Flanders is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Flanders has a 2024 population of 6,734. Flanders is currently growing at a rate of 2.45% annually and its population has increased by 30.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,170 in 2020.
The average household income in Flanders is $90,966 with a poverty rate of 21.03%. The median age in Flanders is 32.3 years: 34.1 years for males, and 31.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Flanders was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,492 | 54.47% |
| Two or more races | 1,718 | 26.8% |
| Other race | 1,009 | 15.74% |
| Black or African American | 187 | 2.92% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,056 | 3.1 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 946 | 3.79 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Non Family | 690 | 1.11 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Female | 283 | 5.52 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Male | 137 | 3.32 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
3.83
Average Family Size
3.1
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 521 | 13.04% |
| Associates Degree | 146 | 3.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 450 | 11.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 208 | 5.21% |
| High School Graduate | 1,513 | 37.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 527 | 13.19% |
| Some College | 631 | 15.79% |
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 | 1,983 | 1,609 | 456 |
| Hispanic | 1,638 | 1,026 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 868 | 555 | 139 |
| Other Race | 714 | 448 | 63 |
| Black | 178 | 131 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 81.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,157 | $60,234 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $126,250 | $0 | $133,142 |
| High School Graduate | $42,898 | $48,821 | $30,129 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,477 | $30,167 | $24,399 |
| Overall | $41,203 | $48,107 | $26,447 |
| Some College | $45,398 | $83,315 | $42,054 |
$41,203
Average Earnings
$48,107
Average Male
$26,447
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.95% of Flanders residents speak only English, while 54.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,510 | 1,012 | 28.83% |
| Multiple | 1,718 | 607 | 35.33% |
| Other | 1,009 | 329 | 32.61% |
| White | 2,364 | 288 | 12.18% |
| Black | 187 | 14 | 7.49% |
21.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.94%
Male Poverty Rate
16.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Flanders is Multiple, with 35.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Flanders is Black, with 7.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.15% |
| High School | 13.09% |
| Some College | 2.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.08% |
| Male Employed | 6.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,545 | $101,517 |
| Households | $79,100 | $90,966 |
| Married Families | $105,595 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $54,363 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
218
Number of Veterans
129
Male Veterans
89
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 117 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 92 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 4.49% |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 8.27% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 4.08% |
| Black | 12 | 6.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
62.64%
Born in Flanders
66.82%
Native Born
33.18%
Foreign Born
21.1%
Non Citizen
12.07%
Naturalized
66.82% of Flanders residents were born in the United States, with 62.64% having been born in New York. 21.1% 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 | 6,734 | 161 | 2.45% |
| 2023 | 6,573 | 162 | 2.53% |
| 2022 | 6,411 | 31 | 0.49% |
| 2021 | 6,380 | 1,210 | 23.4% |
| 2020 | 5,170 | -580 | -10.09% |
| 2019 | 5,750 | 963 | 20.12% |
| 2018 | 4,787 | -357 | -6.94% |
| 2017 | 5,144 | 19 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 5,125 | 219 | 4.46% |
| 2015 | 4,906 | 55 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 4,851 | 73 | 1.53% |
| 2013 | 4,778 | 73 | 1.55% |
| 2012 | 4,705 | 216 | 4.81% |
| 2011 | 4,489 | 17 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 4,472 | 0 | 0% |