East Setauket is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. East Setauket has a 2024 population of 11,940. East Setauket is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 25.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,531 in 2020.
The average household income in East Setauket is $185,732 with a poverty rate of 3.22%. The median age in East Setauket is 45.9 years: 46.8 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Setauket was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,086 | 79.01% |
| Asian | 1,019 | 9.96% |
| Two or more races | 697 | 6.81% |
| Black or African American | 288 | 2.81% |
| Other race | 111 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.32% |
| 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 | 3,711 | 2.74 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Married | 2,267 | 3.31 | 98.1 | 1.9 |
| Non Family | 880 | 1.48 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Female | 436 | 2.27 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Male | 128 | 2.94 | 93 | 7 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
88.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 0.71% |
| Associates Degree | 754 | 10.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,671 | 23.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,591 | 36.7% |
| High School Graduate | 916 | 12.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 109 | 1.54% |
| Some College | 969 | 13.73% |
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 | 5,786 | 5,661 | 3,415 |
| Asian | 571 | 561 | 452 |
| Hispanic | 351 | 339 | 170 |
| 2+ Races | 204 | 192 | 161 |
| Black | 190 | 178 | 99 |
| Other Race | 79 | 79 | 26 |
| Native American | 25 | 25 | 13 |
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 79.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,426 | $92,917 | $71,806 |
| Graduate Degree | $121,293 | $139,609 | $95,083 |
| High School Graduate | $41,048 | $42,034 | $36,771 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $78,664 | $97,736 | $70,833 |
| Some College | $68,147 | $68,819 | $65,806 |
$78,664
Average Earnings
$97,736
Average Male
$70,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.85% of East Setauket residents speak only English, while 12.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,488 | 258 | 3.45% |
| Asian | 1,019 | 39 | 3.83% |
| Multiple | 697 | 25 | 3.59% |
| Black | 288 | 5 | 1.74% |
3.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.39%
Male Poverty Rate
3.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Setauket is Asian, with 3.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Setauket is Black, with 1.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.58% |
| Some College | 3.31% |
| High School | 2.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.67% |
| Female Employed | 1.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $172,950 | $215,240 |
| Households | $145,369 | $185,732 |
| Married Families | $201,205 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,750 | $86,759 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.5%
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
310
Number of Veterans
281
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 127 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 100 |
| 35 to 54 | 78 |
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 283 | 4.25% |
| Native American | 16 | 48.48% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 2.52% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 2.12% |
| Black | 4 | 1.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
77.12%
Born in East Setauket
89.44%
Native Born
10.56%
Foreign Born
2.4%
Non Citizen
8.16%
Naturalized
89.44% of East Setauket residents were born in the United States, with 77.12% having been born in New York. 2.4% 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 | 11,940 | 853 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 11,087 | 853 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 10,234 | 313 | 3.15% |
| 2021 | 9,921 | 390 | 4.09% |
| 2020 | 9,531 | 0 | 0% |