Bay Shore is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Bay Shore has a 2024 population of 31,256. Bay Shore is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually but its population has decreased by -1.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,819 in 2020.
The average household income in Bay Shore is $131,166 with a poverty rate of 7.27%. The median age in Bay Shore is 36.4 years: 35 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bay Shore was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,992 | 52.34% |
| Black or African American | 4,693 | 15.36% |
| Other race | 3,693 | 12.09% |
| Two or more races | 2,925 | 9.57% |
| Asian | 2,737 | 8.96% |
| Native American | 513 | 1.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,657 | 3.13 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 4,225 | 4.04 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Non Family | 3,256 | 1.15 | 42 | 58 |
| Female | 1,563 | 4.08 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Male | 613 | 5.01 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
3.94
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,458 | 7.25% |
| Associates Degree | 2,032 | 10.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,179 | 15.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,265 | 16.23% |
| High School Graduate | 5,415 | 26.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,127 | 5.6% |
| Some College | 3,641 | 18.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,810 | 8,311 | 3,393 |
| Hispanic | 6,142 | 4,341 | 1,123 |
| Black | 3,027 | 2,840 | 879 |
| Other Race | 2,271 | 1,580 | 340 |
| 2+ Races | 1,839 | 1,598 | 837 |
| Asian | 1,151 | 1,083 | 523 |
| Native American | 247 | 132 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.34%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 45.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,491 | $93,429 | $54,697 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,280 | $113,073 | $81,056 |
| High School Graduate | $41,695 | $50,156 | $33,578 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,104 | $48,036 | $24,219 |
| Overall | $58,154 | $70,428 | $51,748 |
| Some College | $66,176 | $72,079 | $44,981 |
$58,154
Average Earnings
$70,428
Average Male
$51,748
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.55% of Bay Shore residents speak only English, while 36.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,084 | 913 | 9.05% |
| White | 11,500 | 798 | 6.94% |
| Black | 4,641 | 470 | 10.13% |
| Other | 3,650 | 144 | 3.95% |
| Multiple | 2,924 | 95 | 3.25% |
| Asian | 2,735 | 55 | 2.01% |
| Native | 486 | 14 | 2.88% |
7.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.78%
Male Poverty Rate
8.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bay Shore is Black, with 10.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bay Shore is Asian, with 2.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.96% |
| High School | 8.92% |
| Some College | 8.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.04% |
| Male Employed | 2.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 0.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,855 | $158,589 |
| Households | $103,272 | $131,166 |
| Married Families | $142,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,545 | $67,730 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
682
Number of Veterans
522
Male Veterans
160
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 211 |
| Vietnam | 131 |
| Korea | 92 |
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| World War II | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 164 |
| 65 to 74 | 145 |
| 55 to 64 | 131 |
| 35 to 54 | 124 |
| 18 to 34 | 118 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 362 | 2.92% |
| Black | 273 | 7.17% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 0.58% |
| Other Race | 28 | 1.11% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 0.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.02%
Born in Bay Shore
72.31%
Native Born
27.69%
Foreign Born
11.1%
Non Citizen
16.59%
Naturalized
72.31% of Bay Shore residents were born in the United States, with 63.02% having been born in New York. 11.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31,256 | 352 | 1.14% |
| 2023 | 30,904 | 351 | 1.15% |
| 2022 | 30,553 | -935 | -2.97% |
| 2021 | 31,488 | -331 | -1.04% |
| 2020 | 31,819 | 2,020 | 6.78% |
| 2019 | 29,799 | -886 | -2.89% |
| 2018 | 30,685 | 293 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 30,392 | 688 | 2.32% |
| 2016 | 29,704 | 34 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 29,670 | 787 | 2.72% |
| 2014 | 28,883 | 518 | 1.83% |
| 2013 | 28,365 | 478 | 1.71% |
| 2012 | 27,887 | -154 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 28,041 | 1,704 | 6.47% |
| 2010 | 26,337 | 0 | 0% |