Brentwood is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Brentwood has a 2024 population of 65,772. Brentwood is currently growing at a rate of 0.56% annually and its population has increased by 4.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 62,743 in 2020.
The average household income in Brentwood is $137,051 with a poverty rate of 6.66%. The median age in Brentwood is 36.1 years: 36.6 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brentwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,091 | 35.5% |
| Other race | 19,222 | 29.55% |
| Black or African American | 10,277 | 15.8% |
| Two or more races | 9,956 | 15.31% |
| Asian | 1,692 | 2.6% |
| Native American | 721 | 1.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.13% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,795 | 4.31 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Married | 7,775 | 4.82 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Female | 2,670 | 4.97 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Non Family | 2,370 | 1.36 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Male | 1,980 | 4.97 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
4.39
Average Family Size
4.31
Average Household Size
80.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,726 | 8.44% |
| Associates Degree | 3,053 | 6.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,607 | 10.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,991 | 6.77% |
| High School Graduate | 12,886 | 29.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9,517 | 21.56% |
| Some College | 7,368 | 16.69% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30,788 | 19,590 | 4,844 |
| Other Race | 13,283 | 7,389 | 1,933 |
| Black | 7,283 | 6,074 | 1,499 |
| 2+ Races | 6,789 | 4,883 | 1,250 |
| White | 6,011 | 5,100 | 1,203 |
| Asian | 1,096 | 792 | 406 |
| Native American | 423 | 259 | 97 |
| Islander | 83 | 63 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 84.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 40.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,480 | $54,766 | $59,970 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,986 | $98,083 | $69,688 |
| High School Graduate | $41,294 | $45,073 | $34,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,873 | $43,303 | $36,777 |
| Overall | $46,143 | $49,373 | $43,922 |
| Some College | $46,592 | $52,078 | $45,079 |
$46,143
Average Earnings
$49,373
Average Male
$43,922
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
31.4% of Brentwood residents speak only English, while 68.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 61.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46,768 | 2,719 | 5.81% |
| Black | 10,103 | 1,043 | 10.32% |
| White | 6,527 | 870 | 13.33% |
| Other | 18,797 | 824 | 4.38% |
| Multiple | 9,885 | 437 | 4.42% |
| Asian | 1,682 | 117 | 6.96% |
| Native | 721 | 87 | 12.07% |
6.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.5%
Male Poverty Rate
7.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brentwood is White, with 13.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brentwood is Other, with 4.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.35% |
| High School | 5.99% |
| Some College | 3.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.57% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.69% |
| Female Employed | 2.85% |
| Male Employed | 1.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,975 | $131,848 |
| Households | $111,572 | $137,051 |
| Married Families | $115,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,962 | $71,230 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,280
Number of Veterans
1,095
Male Veterans
185
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 495 |
| Second Gulf War | 297 |
| First Gulf War | 183 |
| Korea | 76 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 309 |
| 65 to 74 | 292 |
| 55 to 64 | 264 |
| 35 to 54 | 260 |
| 18 to 34 | 155 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 591 | 3.37% |
| Hispanic | 583 | 1.64% |
| 2+ Races | 243 | 3.16% |
| Other Race | 220 | 1.46% |
| Black | 148 | 1.79% |
| Asian | 71 | 5.88% |
| Islander | 7 | 8.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
48.07%
Born in Brentwood
58.36%
Native Born
41.64%
Foreign Born
21.54%
Non Citizen
20.1%
Naturalized
58.36% of Brentwood residents were born in the United States, with 48.07% having been born in New York. 21.54% 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 | 65,772 | 365 | 0.56% |
| 2023 | 65,407 | 365 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 65,042 | -993 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 66,035 | 3,292 | 5.25% |
| 2020 | 62,743 | -656 | -1.03% |
| 2019 | 63,399 | 457 | 0.73% |
| 2018 | 62,942 | -173 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 63,115 | 1,677 | 2.73% |
| 2016 | 61,438 | 64 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 61,374 | 1,938 | 3.26% |
| 2014 | 59,436 | 2,075 | 3.62% |
| 2013 | 57,361 | 358 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 57,003 | 701 | 1.25% |
| 2011 | 56,302 | -4,362 | -7.19% |
| 2010 | 60,664 | 0 | 0% |