Commack is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Commack has a 2024 population of 35,711. Commack is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -3.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,903 in 2020.
The average household income in Commack is $204,032 with a poverty rate of 2.27%. The median age in Commack is 44.2 years: 42.7 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Commack was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,337 | 87.61% |
| Asian | 1,915 | 5.35% |
| Two or more races | 1,528 | 4.27% |
| Black or African American | 601 | 1.68% |
| Other race | 389 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,430 | 3.08 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Married | 8,359 | 3.49 | 96.7 | 3.3 |
| Non Family | 1,799 | 1.18 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Female | 796 | 3.14 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Male | 476 | 3 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
3.38
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
92.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 402 | 1.62% |
| Associates Degree | 2,145 | 8.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,548 | 30.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,941 | 28.04% |
| High School Graduate | 4,013 | 16.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 370 | 1.49% |
| Some College | 3,337 | 13.48% |
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 | 21,132 | 20,645 | 12,278 |
| Hispanic | 1,626 | 1,493 | 791 |
| Asian | 1,360 | 1,249 | 1,048 |
| 2+ Races | 766 | 704 | 566 |
| Black | 345 | 302 | 96 |
| Other Race | 206 | 161 | 68 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 77.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,854 | $114,416 | $62,842 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,639 | $138,516 | $92,759 |
| High School Graduate | $49,028 | $64,718 | $32,042 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,708 | $63,750 | $24,375 |
| Overall | $84,122 | $107,339 | $67,905 |
| Some College | $68,041 | $85,214 | $52,083 |
$84,122
Average Earnings
$107,339
Average Male
$67,905
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.58% of Commack residents speak only English, while 14.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,236 | 641 | 2.19% |
| Hispanic | 3,054 | 73 | 2.39% |
| Black | 551 | 71 | 12.89% |
| Multiple | 1,528 | 22 | 1.44% |
| Other | 389 | 13 | 3.34% |
| Asian | 1,908 | 8 | 0.42% |
2.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.82%
Male Poverty Rate
2.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Commack is Black, with 12.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Commack is Asian, with 0.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.45% |
| High School | 6.18% |
| Some College | 2.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.42% |
| Female Employed | 1.13% |
| Male Employed | 0.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $183,458 | $222,775 |
| Households | $168,804 | $204,032 |
| Married Families | $192,092 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,026 | $94,645 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.2%
Male Marriage Rate
58.8%
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
996
Number of Veterans
975
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 345 |
| Korea | 181 |
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| World War II | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 430 |
| 65 to 74 | 271 |
| 55 to 64 | 223 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 961 | 3.83% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 3.93% |
| Black | 20 | 5.8% |
| Other Race | 15 | 5.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
85.05%
Born in Commack
89.97%
Native Born
10.03%
Foreign Born
2.58%
Non Citizen
7.45%
Naturalized
89.97% of Commack residents were born in the United States, with 85.05% having been born in New York. 2.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35,711 | -29 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 35,740 | -30 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 35,770 | -482 | -1.33% |
| 2021 | 36,252 | -651 | -1.76% |
| 2020 | 36,903 | -50 | -0.14% |
| 2019 | 36,953 | 17 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 36,936 | -181 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 37,117 | 492 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 36,625 | 711 | 1.98% |
| 2015 | 35,914 | 427 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 35,487 | -270 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 35,757 | -162 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 35,919 | -238 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 36,157 | 33 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 36,124 | 0 | 0% |