Stapleton, Staten Island, NY Demographics
What is the population of Stapleton?
There are 4,605 residents in Stapleton, with a median age of 38. Of this, 48.12% are males and 51.88% are females. US-born citizens make up 66.72% of the resident pool in Stapleton, while non-US-born citizens account for 23.38%. Additionally, 9.9% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 4,279 people in Stapleton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 4,605 | 1.6% |
| Male Population | 2,216 | 3.5% |
| Female Population | 2,389 | -0.2% |
Male Population 48.12%
Female Population 51.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 3,073 | 1.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,077 | 3.1% |
| Not Citizen | 456 | 2.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 66.72%
Citizen not U.S. Born 23.38%
Not Citizen 9.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 16 | 60.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 135 | -14.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 99 | -4.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 27 | -28.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 4,279 | 2.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.35%
Moved from Same County 2.96%
Moved from Same State 2.17%
Moved from Different State 0.59%
Same House as Last Year 93.92%
What are the employment statistics in Stapleton?
White-collar workers make up 83.21% of the working population in Stapleton, while blue-collar employees account for 16.79%. There are also 453 entrepreneurs in Stapleton (10.42% of the workforce); 2,799 workers employed in private companies (64.36%); and 683 people working in governmental institutions (15.7%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 3,618 | 105.2% |
| Blue Collar | 730 | 146.6% |
White Collar 83.21%
Blue Collar 16.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 453 | 119.9% |
| Private Companies | 2,799 | 104.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 683 | 110.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 414 | 158.8% |
Self Employees 10.42%
Private Companies 64.36%
Governmental Workers 15.7%
Not for Profit Companies 9.52%
How many households are there in Stapleton?
There are a total of 1,609 households in Stapleton, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 67% of these Stapleton households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33%. Additionally, 31.7% of households have children and 68.3% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,609 | 1.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -27.5% |
| Family Households | 1,078 | 1.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 531 | 2.3% |
Family Households 67%
Non-Family Households 33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 510 | -2.3% |
| Households without Children | 1,099 | 3.9% |
Households with Children 31.7%
Households without Children 68.3%
What are the median and average incomes in Stapleton?
The average annual household income in Stapleton is $108,217, while the median household income sits at $78,222 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $84,860, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $84,814. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $32,736 and $70,008, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $108,217 | -1.0% |
| Median Household Income | $78,222 | 1.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 788 | 10.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 3,643 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Stapleton?
There are 1,787 housing units in Stapleton, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1959. Of the 1,609 occupied housing units in Stapleton, 48.6% are owner-occupied, while 51.4% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $657,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,764 per month in Stapleton.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,787 | 2.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1959 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 450 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 95 | 17.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 256 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 233 | -7.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 170 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 167 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 147 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 121 | -10.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 145 | 4.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 5 | 66.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,609 | 1.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 782 | 0.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 827 | 3.1% |
Owner Occupied 48.6%
Renter Occupied 51.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 477 | -5.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 305 | 10.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $657,500 | 1.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $647,650 | 0.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,764 | 1.7% |
With Mortgage 61%
Without Mortgage 39%
What is the level of education in Stapleton?
Approximately 38.68% of the population in Stapleton holds a high school degree (that's 1,397 residents), while 18.19% have attained a college certificate (657 locals) and 18.6% have a bachelor's degree (672 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 233 | 18.9% |
| Some High School | 1,397 | 2.6% |
| Some College | 657 | -9.6% |
| Associate Degree | 226 | 3.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 672 | -2.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 427 | 9.8% |
No High School 6.45%
Some High School 38.68%
Some College 18.19%
Associate Degree 6.26%
Bachelor's Degree 18.6%
Graduate Degree 11.82%
What is the marital status of Stapleton residents?
A total of 1,591 people in Stapleton have never been married (which represents 41.16% of the total population), while 1,600 of them are wedded (41.4%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 70 (1.81%) and 390 (10.09%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,591 | 6.1% |
| Married | 1,600 | -2.7% |
| Separated | 70 | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 214 | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 390 | 6.6% |
Never Married 41.16%
Married 41.4%
Separated 1.81%
Widowed 5.54%
Divorced 10.09%
What are the most common means of transportation in Stapleton?
The top three means of transportation people in Stapleton use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and ferryboat. A total of 1,073 residents commute by car, 446 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 141 by ferryboat
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,073 | 6.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 446 | 11.2% |
| Railroad | 1 | -80.0% |
| Ferryboat | 141 | -18.0% |
| Bicycle | 6 | -50.0% |
| TaxiCab | 14 | 40.0% |
| Walk | 95 | 15.8% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.