West Babylon is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. West Babylon has a 2024 population of 42,711. West Babylon is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually but its population has increased by 0.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 42,316 in 2020.
The average household income in West Babylon is $137,215 with a poverty rate of 5.82%. The median age in West Babylon is 43.1 years: 40.6 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Babylon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,821 | 72.04% |
| Black or African American | 5,356 | 12.52% |
| Other race | 3,401 | 7.95% |
| Two or more races | 2,426 | 5.67% |
| Asian | 713 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 66 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,957 | 3.02 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Married | 7,035 | 3.75 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 3,977 | 1.32 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Female | 2,012 | 3.64 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Male | 933 | 3.49 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
3.5
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
76.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,440 | 4.61% |
| Associates Degree | 3,277 | 10.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,365 | 17.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,326 | 13.86% |
| High School Graduate | 9,732 | 31.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,857 | 5.95% |
| Some College | 5,223 | 16.73% |
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 | 21,994 | 20,099 | 6,668 |
| Hispanic | 4,473 | 3,753 | 1,375 |
| Black | 3,760 | 3,233 | 1,230 |
| Other Race | 2,098 | 1,677 | 573 |
| 2+ Races | 1,359 | 1,199 | 523 |
| Asian | 526 | 430 | 274 |
| Native American | 66 | 66 | 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 52.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,556 | $77,571 | $68,301 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,530 | $96,188 | $84,444 |
| High School Graduate | $46,705 | $58,080 | $35,709 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,188 | $50,391 | $57,759 |
| Overall | $59,304 | $69,980 | $54,450 |
| Some College | $56,809 | $72,268 | $48,178 |
$59,304
Average Earnings
$69,980
Average Male
$54,450
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.08% of West Babylon residents speak only English, while 19.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,180 | 1,594 | 5.66% |
| Hispanic | 7,268 | 367 | 5.05% |
| Black | 5,314 | 365 | 6.87% |
| Other | 3,347 | 243 | 7.26% |
| Asian | 706 | 93 | 13.17% |
| Multiple | 2,410 | 67 | 2.78% |
5.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.08%
Male Poverty Rate
6.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Babylon is Asian, with 13.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Babylon is Multiple, with 2.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.01% |
| High School | 9.43% |
| Some College | 3.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 10.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.5% |
| Female Employed | 2.35% |
| Male Employed | 1.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,146 | $147,000 |
| Households | $121,266 | $137,215 |
| Married Families | $140,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,861 | $94,518 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
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
1,538
Number of Veterans
1,468
Male Veterans
70
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 597 |
| First Gulf War | 246 |
| Second Gulf War | 222 |
| Korea | 168 |
| World War II | 85 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 600 |
| 65 to 74 | 365 |
| 35 to 54 | 304 |
| 55 to 64 | 194 |
| 18 to 34 | 75 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,281 | 4.91% |
| Black | 203 | 4.82% |
| Hispanic | 165 | 3.19% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 3.12% |
| Other Race | 6 | 0.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
77.19%
Born in West Babylon
85.16%
Native Born
14.84%
Foreign Born
5.25%
Non Citizen
9.59%
Naturalized
85.16% of West Babylon residents were born in the United States, with 77.19% having been born in New York. 5.25% 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 | 42,711 | -36 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 42,747 | -36 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 42,783 | -614 | -1.41% |
| 2021 | 43,397 | 1,081 | 2.55% |
| 2020 | 42,316 | -349 | -0.82% |
| 2019 | 42,665 | -253 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 42,918 | -250 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 43,168 | -191 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 43,359 | 695 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 42,664 | -1,061 | -2.43% |
| 2014 | 43,725 | 229 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 43,496 | -679 | -1.54% |
| 2012 | 44,175 | 421 | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 43,754 | 541 | 1.25% |
| 2010 | 43,213 | 0 | 0% |