Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

105,037

0.954% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.7

0.691% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

4.04%

10% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$135,243

5.76% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$578,300

4.54% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

50,532

0.0574% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY had a population of 105k people with a median age of 43.7 and a median household income of $135,243. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY grew from 104,044 to 105,037, a 0.954% increase and its median household income grew from $127,878 to $135,243, a 5.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (24.6%), White (Hispanic) (3.48%), Other (Hispanic) (2.65%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.46%).

30.4% of the households in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.5% of the residents in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Nassau County (East Central)--Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY are Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing (162 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY was $578,300, and the homeownership rate was 89.7%.

Most people in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY borders Oyster Bay Town (North) & Glen Cove City PUMA, NY, North Hempstead Town (South) PUMA, NY, Hempstead Town (Northeast) PUMA, NY, Oyster Bay Town (South) PUMA, NY, Huntington Town (South) PUMA, NY, and Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 105k people, from which 92.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 23.5% of Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (24.7k people).

In 2021, there were 2.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.7k people) in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.66k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY are Spanish (5,678 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (4,922 households), and Punjabi (3,202 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,512

Women

50%

52,507

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 105,019 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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Citizenship

92.5%

2021 Citizenship

92.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.5% of Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY was 92.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
65.7k ± 2.4k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
25.8k ± 1.65k
White (Hispanic)
3.66k ± 871

8.83%

Hispanic Population

9.27k people

8.83% of the people in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY are hispanic (9.27k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
7,245 ± 2,016 people
China
3,379 ± 1,404 people
Korea
1,606 ± 976 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY was India, the natal country of 7,245 Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY residents, followed by China with 3,379 and Korea with 1,606.

Foreign-Born Population

23.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

24.7k people

23.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

24.6k people

As of 2021, 23.5% of Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY residents (24.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY was 23.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,678 households (5.66%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
4,922 households (4.91%)
Punjabi
3,202 households (3.19%)

30.4% of the households in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 5.66% of the households in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
885 ± 184
Korea
489 ± 156
Gulf War (2001-)
293 ± 124

Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.81 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY employs 50.5k people. The largest industries in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (5,724 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,006 people), and Construction (1,974 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($219,745), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($179,544), and Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($173,613).

Males in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $83,313. The income inequality in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.481, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,793

Women

45.1%

27,768

Men

54.9%

The workforce of Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY in 2020 was 50,561 people, with 45.1% woman, and 54.9% men.

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Occupations

50.5k

2021 Value

−0.0574%

1 Year decline

± −0.0574%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.0574%, from 50.6k employees to 50.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,330 people), Accountants & auditors (1,921 people), and Other managers (1,415 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.5k

2021 Value

−0.0574%

1 Year decline

± −0.0574%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.0574%, from 50.6k employees to 50.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,724 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,006 people), and Construction (1,974 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$75,547

Median earning men ± $4,765

$49,405

Median earning women ± $4,301

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($122,574), Information ($102,969), and Public Administration ($100,522).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($91,587), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,722), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,600).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY awarded 162 degrees. The student population of Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 31 male students and 181 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY are Black or African American (126 and 77.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14 and 8.64%), White (8 and 4.94%), and Asian (7 and 4.32%).

The largest universities in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing (162 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Nassau County (East Central)--Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (162 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2019 in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 44.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 212 (14.6% men and 85.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 212 students enrolled in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY, 14.6% men and 85.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 169 records, of which 84.6% were women and 15.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common

162 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Nassau County (East Central)--Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 162 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Nassau County (East Central)--Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

162 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing with 162 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 27 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY, which is 0.2 times less than the 135 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 126 degrees mean that there were 9 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 14 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, less-than 2-year ($19,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, less-than 2-year ($730) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.29% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.937% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (24.2k), Graduate Degree (18.7k), and High School or Equivalent (18k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY was $578,300 in 2021, which is 2.36 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $553,200 to $578,300, a 4.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY is 89.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 35.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY is $135,243. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$578,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,329

$30,757

Median Property Taxes

±$1,009

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

89.7%

Homeownership

2021

59.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 89.7% of the housing units in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 89.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$135,243

Median Household Income

± $3,498

34.3k

Number of Households

± 1,319

In 2021, the median household income of the 34.3k households in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY grew to $135,243 from the previous year's value of $127,878.

The following chart displays the households in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.481

2021 Wage GINI in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY

0.477

2020 Wage GINI in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY was 0.481 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.87% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (64.6%)
Public Transit (14%)
Worked At Home (11.9%)

In 2021, 64.6% of workers in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (14%) and those who worked at home (11.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

35.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (35.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 9.72% of the workforce in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.04% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY (4.23k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.7% of the population of Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 63.5% on employee plans, 7.79% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 0.149% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.35%

Uninsured

63.5%

Employer Coverage

7.79%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

0.149%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY grew by 22.6% from 2.73% to 3.35%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.