Copiague is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Copiague has a 2024 population of 23,517. Copiague is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 1.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,200 in 2020.
The average household income in Copiague is $131,573 with a poverty rate of 10.81%. The median age in Copiague is 39.8 years: 40.3 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Copiague was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,639 | 53.92% |
| Other race | 4,672 | 19.93% |
| Two or more races | 3,909 | 16.68% |
| Black or African American | 1,447 | 6.17% |
| Asian | 537 | 2.29% |
| Native American | 238 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,084 | 3.3 | 79 | 21 |
| Married | 3,677 | 3.67 | 85 | 15 |
| Non Family | 1,780 | 1.84 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Female | 1,020 | 3.87 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Male | 607 | 4.42 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
3.48
Average Family Size
3.3
Average Household Size
79.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,661 | 10.34% |
| Associates Degree | 1,837 | 11.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,376 | 14.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,421 | 8.84% |
| High School Graduate | 5,066 | 31.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 807 | 5.02% |
| Some College | 2,901 | 18.05% |
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 | 8,921 | 8,445 | 2,529 |
| Hispanic | 5,420 | 3,600 | 690 |
| Other Race | 2,845 | 1,912 | 303 |
| 2+ Races | 1,863 | 1,443 | 242 |
| Black | 881 | 733 | 227 |
| Asian | 361 | 344 | 226 |
| Native American | 174 | 124 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 95.29%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,869 | $93,961 | $59,922 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,820 | $124,438 | $85,017 |
| High School Graduate | $40,855 | $49,781 | $35,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,763 | $32,954 | $21,823 |
| Overall | $46,976 | $56,434 | $41,479 |
| Some College | $51,554 | $58,157 | $45,644 |
$46,976
Average Earnings
$56,434
Average Male
$41,479
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.79% of Copiague residents speak only English, while 44.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,809 | 1,417 | 16.09% |
| Other | 4,601 | 924 | 20.08% |
| White | 10,794 | 661 | 6.12% |
| Multiple | 3,079 | 254 | 8.25% |
| Black | 1,447 | 212 | 14.65% |
| Asian | 537 | 47 | 8.75% |
| Native | 238 | 4 | 1.68% |
10.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.86%
Male Poverty Rate
11.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Copiague is Other, with 20.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Copiague is Native, with 1.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.72% |
| High School | 13.74% |
| Some College | 6.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.37% |
| Male Employed | 5.75% |
| Female Employed | 3.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,440 | $135,221 |
| Households | $116,060 | $131,573 |
| Married Families | $127,949 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,333 | $91,959 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
579
Number of Veterans
569
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 225 |
| Second Gulf War | 106 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 216 |
| 75+ | 156 |
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 83 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 449 | 4.1% |
| Black | 86 | 8.08% |
| Other Race | 21 | 0.62% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 0.75% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
65.22%
Born in Copiague
70.89%
Native Born
29.11%
Foreign Born
12.45%
Non Citizen
16.67%
Naturalized
70.89% of Copiague residents were born in the United States, with 65.22% having been born in New York. 12.45% 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 | 23,517 | 38 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 23,479 | 37 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 23,442 | -110 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 23,552 | 352 | 1.52% |
| 2020 | 23,200 | -361 | -1.53% |
| 2019 | 23,561 | -155 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 23,716 | 790 | 3.45% |
| 2017 | 22,926 | -401 | -1.72% |
| 2016 | 23,327 | 555 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 22,772 | 245 | 1.09% |
| 2014 | 22,527 | 372 | 1.68% |
| 2013 | 22,155 | 727 | 3.39% |
| 2012 | 21,428 | -41 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 21,469 | -1,524 | -6.63% |
| 2010 | 22,993 | 0 | 0% |