Coram is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Coram has a 2024 population of 42,678. Coram is currently growing at a rate of 0.6% annually and its population has increased by 5.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 40,630 in 2020.
The average household income in Coram is $122,508 with a poverty rate of 9.38%. The median age in Coram is 40.7 years: 39.5 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Coram was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,432 | 67.42% |
| Black or African American | 6,176 | 14.65% |
| Two or more races | 3,723 | 8.83% |
| Asian | 1,963 | 4.66% |
| Other race | 1,784 | 4.23% |
| Native American | 65 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.06% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,496 | 2.7 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Married | 7,420 | 3.51 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 5,534 | 1.27 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Female | 1,923 | 3.5 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 619 | 3.37 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
68.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,648 | 5.59% |
| Associates Degree | 2,990 | 10.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,129 | 20.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,719 | 12.62% |
| High School Graduate | 8,191 | 27.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 740 | 2.51% |
| Some College | 6,059 | 20.56% |
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 | 18,907 | 17,751 | 6,532 |
| Hispanic | 4,041 | 3,298 | 830 |
| Black | 3,725 | 3,459 | 1,248 |
| 2+ Races | 2,198 | 1,977 | 653 |
| Asian | 1,477 | 1,391 | 873 |
| Other Race | 1,258 | 1,051 | 266 |
| Native American | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| Islander | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,606 | $81,964 | $71,416 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,309 | $105,108 | $79,014 |
| High School Graduate | $50,085 | $54,145 | $33,964 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,031 | $31,250 | $26,364 |
| Overall | $61,357 | $70,353 | $56,508 |
| Some College | $58,818 | $71,258 | $51,201 |
$61,357
Average Earnings
$70,353
Average Male
$56,508
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.86% of Coram residents speak only English, while 20.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,808 | 2,251 | 9.07% |
| Hispanic | 7,751 | 1,244 | 16.05% |
| Black | 6,164 | 228 | 3.7% |
| Other | 1,715 | 158 | 9.21% |
| Asian | 1,963 | 154 | 7.85% |
| Multiple | 3,667 | 101 | 2.75% |
9.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.53%
Male Poverty Rate
11.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Coram is Hispanic, with 16.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Coram is Multiple, with 2.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.63% |
| High School | 7.38% |
| Some College | 6.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 13.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.04% |
| Female Employed | 6.54% |
| Male Employed | 2.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $119,410 | $145,539 |
| Households | $95,940 | $122,508 |
| Married Families | $135,714 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,174 | $71,830 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
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
1,737
Number of Veterans
1,529
Male Veterans
208
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 861 |
| Second Gulf War | 455 |
| First Gulf War | 176 |
| World War II | 58 |
| Korea | 45 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 589 |
| 75+ | 499 |
| 18 to 34 | 313 |
| 55 to 64 | 196 |
| 35 to 54 | 140 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,360 | 5.76% |
| Black | 302 | 7.43% |
| Hispanic | 177 | 3.68% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 1.53% |
| Other Race | 35 | 2.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
76.1%
Born in Coram
83.88%
Native Born
16.12%
Foreign Born
3.27%
Non Citizen
12.86%
Naturalized
83.88% of Coram residents were born in the United States, with 76.1% having been born in New York. 3.27% 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 | 42,678 | 254 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 42,424 | 255 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 42,169 | 738 | 1.78% |
| 2021 | 41,431 | 801 | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 40,630 | 319 | 0.79% |
| 2019 | 40,311 | 334 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 39,977 | -736 | -1.81% |
| 2017 | 40,713 | -186 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 40,899 | 214 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 40,685 | 48 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 40,637 | 702 | 1.76% |
| 2013 | 39,935 | 1,144 | 2.95% |
| 2012 | 38,791 | 372 | 0.97% |
| 2011 | 38,419 | -694 | -1.77% |
| 2010 | 39,113 | 0 | 0% |