Syosset is a CDP located in Nassau County New York. Syosset has a 2024 population of 18,803. Syosset is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -2.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,254 in 2020.
The average household income in Syosset is $223,508 with a poverty rate of 4.85%. The median age in Syosset is 42.9 years: 41.9 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Syosset was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,787 | 62.67% |
| Asian | 5,910 | 31.42% |
| Two or more races | 531 | 2.82% |
| Other race | 309 | 1.64% |
| Black or African American | 194 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 76 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,105 | 3.05 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Married | 4,695 | 3.44 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Non Family | 922 | 1.11 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Female | 287 | 2.8 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 201 | 3.16 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
3.36
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
91.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 162 | 1.29% |
| Associates Degree | 885 | 7.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,168 | 33.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,466 | 35.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,433 | 11.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 242 | 1.93% |
| Some College | 1,187 | 9.46% |
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 | 8,031 | 7,930 | 5,463 |
| Asian | 3,711 | 3,495 | 2,764 |
| Hispanic | 516 | 431 | 206 |
| Other Race | 225 | 140 | 63 |
| 2+ Races | 222 | 222 | 157 |
| Black | 131 | 129 | 83 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $115,035 | $150,486 | $82,560 |
| Graduate Degree | $120,928 | $154,405 | $97,663 |
| High School Graduate | $50,962 | $79,212 | $21,648 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,884 | $32,991 | $43,000 |
| Overall | $101,338 | $119,514 | $78,750 |
| Some College | $52,740 | $66,932 | $37,364 |
$101,338
Average Earnings
$119,514
Average Male
$78,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.64% of Syosset residents speak only English, while 35.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 18.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,480 | 713 | 6.21% |
| Asian | 5,910 | 118 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 755 | 58 | 7.68% |
| Other | 295 | 50 | 16.95% |
| Black | 148 | 13 | 8.78% |
| Native | 76 | 6 | 7.89% |
4.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.75%
Male Poverty Rate
5.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Syosset is Other, with 16.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Syosset is Asian, with 2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.32% |
| High School | 13.82% |
| Some College | 8.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 9.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.93% |
| Female Employed | 1.49% |
| Male Employed | 0.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $209,844 | $247,994 |
| Households | $180,297 | $223,508 |
| Married Families | $226,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $77,578 | $77,917 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.5%
Male Marriage Rate
63.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
381
Number of Veterans
365
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 188 |
| Korea | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 178 |
| 65 to 74 | 146 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 339 | 3.74% |
| Asian | 42 | 1.08% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
67.79%
Born in Syosset
75.08%
Native Born
24.92%
Foreign Born
5.38%
Non Citizen
19.54%
Naturalized
75.08% of Syosset residents were born in the United States, with 67.79% having been born in New York. 5.38% 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 | 18,803 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 18,805 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2022 | 18,807 | -540 | -2.79% |
| 2021 | 19,347 | 93 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 19,254 | -199 | -1.02% |
| 2019 | 19,453 | -106 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 19,559 | -110 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 19,669 | 437 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 19,232 | 75 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 19,157 | 285 | 1.51% |
| 2014 | 18,872 | -87 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 18,959 | 268 | 1.43% |
| 2012 | 18,691 | -373 | -1.96% |
| 2011 | 19,064 | 235 | 1.25% |
| 2010 | 18,829 | 0 | 0% |