Staten Island Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Staten Island?
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There are 461,137 residents in Staten Island, with a median age of 40. Of this, 48.49% are males and 51.51% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.08% of the resident pool in Staten Island, while non-US-born citizens account for 18.19%. Additionally, 7.73% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 427,815 people in Staten Island currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 427,815 people in Staten Island currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 461,137 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 223,622 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 237,514 | 0.0% |
Male population 48.49%
Female population 51.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 341,606 | -0.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 83,884 | 2.2% |
| Not Citizen | 35,647 | 1.7% |
Citizen US Born 74.08%
Citizen not US Born 18.19%
Not Citizen 7.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,962 | 10.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 16,083 | 3.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 8,467 | 2.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,262 | 4.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 427,815 | 0.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.43%
Moved from Same County 3.52%
Moved from Same State 1.85%
Moved from Different State 0.5%
Same House as Last Year 93.7%
What are the employment statistics in Staten Island?
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White-collar workers make up 82.83% of the working population in Staten Island, while blue-collar employees account for 17.17%. There are also 15,287 entrepreneurs in Staten Island (7.25% of the workforce); 132,048 workers employed in private companies (62.63%); and 45,484 people working in governmental institutions (21.57%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 174,639 | 1.9% |
| Blue Collar | 36,209 | -1.3% |
White Collar 82.83%
Blue Collar 17.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 15,287 | 0.7% |
| Private Companies | 132,048 | 1.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 45,484 | 1.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 18,029 | 4.5% |
Self Employees 7.25%
Private Companies 62.63%
Governmental Workers 21.57%
Not for Profit Companies 8.55%
How many households are there in Staten Island?
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There are a total of 162,081 households in Staten Island, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 73.64% of these Staten Island households, while non-family units account for the remaining 26.36%. Additionally, 34.21% of households have children and 65.79% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 162,081 | 0.5% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -0.7% |
| Family Households | 119,358 | 0.1% |
| Non-family Households | 42,723 | 1.7% |
Family Households 73.64%
Non-family Households 26.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 55,447 | -1.3% |
| Households without Children | 106,634 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 34.21%
Households without Children 65.79%
What are the median and average incomes in Staten Island?
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The average annual household income in Staten Island is $107,536, while the median household income sits at $85,102 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $92,341, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $104,936. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,208 and $55,108, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $107,536 | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income | $85,102 | 6.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 48,546 | -6.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 402,727 | 1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Staten Island?
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There are 175,369 housing units in Staten Island, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 162,081 occupied housing units in Staten Island, 68.85% are owner-occupied, while 31.15% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $549,150. In general, housing costs reach $1,651 per month in Staten Island.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $549,150. In general, housing costs reach $1,651 per month in Staten Island.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 175,369 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 33,273 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6,599 | -5.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16,543 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 24,207 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 28,689 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 27,642 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18,540 | -0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15,737 | -0.1% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 4,138 | 23.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 162,081 | 0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 111,587 | -0.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 50,494 | 2.4% |
Owner Occupied 68.85%
Renter Occupied 31.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 74,280 | -3.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 37,307 | 5.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $549,150 | 9.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $555,750 | 8.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,651 | 1.2% |
With Mortgage 66.57%
Without Mortgage 33.43%
What is the level of education in Staten Island?
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Approximately 35.36% of the population in Staten Island holds a high school degree (that's 130,933 residents), while 20.92% have attained a college certificate (77,474 locals) and 20.09% have a bachelor's degree (74,391 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 16,476 | 2.1% |
| Some High School | 130,933 | -0.9% |
| Some College | 77,474 | -1.5% |
| Associate Degree | 25,773 | -0.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 74,391 | 4.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 45,204 | 0.7% |
No High School 4.45%
Some High School 35.36%
Some College 20.92%
Associate Degree 6.96%
Bachelor's Degree 20.09%
Graduate Degree 12.21%
What is the marital status of Staten Island residents?
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A total of 125,023 people in Staten Island have never been married (which represents 32.51% of the total population), while 200,625 of them are wedded (52.17%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 6,256 (1.63%) and 30,028 (7.81%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 125,023 | 1.1% |
| Married | 200,625 | -1.4% |
| Separated | 6,256 | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 22,611 | -4.4% |
| Divorced | 30,028 | 12.8% |
Never Married 32.51%
Married 52.17%
Separated 1.63%
Widowed 5.88%
Divorced 7.81%
What are the most common means of transportation in Staten Island?
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The top three means of transportation people in Staten Island use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and ferryboat. A total of 131,586 residents commute by car, 41,999 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 7,884 by ferryboat.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 131,586 | 0.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 41,999 | -5.2% |
| Railroad | 103 | -10.4% |
| Ferryboat | 7,884 | -4.5% |
| Bicycle | 338 | -23.4% |
| Motorcycle | 91 | 12.4% |
| TaxiCab | 534 | 43.2% |
| Walk | 5,679 | 7.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Staten Island by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10301 | 38,001 | 14,466 | $70,065.00 | $99,556.00 |
| 10302 | 17,942 | 5,982 | $72,394.00 | $88,283.00 |
| 10303 | 27,164 | 8,490 | $70,315.00 | $88,661.00 |
| 10304 | 42,133 | 14,928 | $64,394.00 | $98,456.00 |
| 10305 | 42,968 | 15,379 | $77,136.00 | $99,302.00 |
| 10306 | 54,318 | 19,704 | $83,309.00 | $104,057.00 |
| 10307 | 15,053 | 5,068 | $108,808.00 | $135,651.00 |
| 10308 | 28,901 | 10,245 | $110,478.00 | $121,935.00 |
| 10309 | 33,896 | 11,750 | $102,730.00 | $126,007.00 |
| 10310 | 24,168 | 8,678 | $86,895.00 | $101,813.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
