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 $94,396 with a poverty rate of 23.86%. The median age in Flanders is 35.1 years: 39 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Flanders was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,342 | 52.32% |
| Two or more races | 1,850 | 28.96% |
| Other race | 850 | 13.31% |
| Black or African American | 346 | 5.42% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 2,142 | 2.97 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Married | 1,061 | 3.6 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Non Family | 727 | 1.08 | 73 | 27 |
| Female | 195 | 5.67 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Male | 159 | 4.06 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
3.76
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
63.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 546 | 13.03% |
| Associates Degree | 161 | 3.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 379 | 9.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 306 | 7.3% |
| High School Graduate | 1,366 | 32.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 694 | 16.56% |
| Some College | 739 | 17.63% |
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 | 1,891 | 1,581 | 364 |
| Hispanic | 1,738 | 870 | 126 |
| 2+ Races | 1,212 | 590 | 220 |
| Other Race | 622 | 398 | 44 |
| Black | 309 | 269 | 57 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 87.06%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,591 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $130,573 | $58,932 | $139,359 |
| High School Graduate | $44,911 | $50,313 | $22,158 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,393 | $38,542 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,308 | $49,659 | $24,836 |
| Some College | $49,013 | $61,328 | $45,425 |
$43,308
Average Earnings
$49,659
Average Male
$24,836
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.68% of Flanders residents speak only English, while 52.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,010 | 859 | 28.54% |
| White | 2,638 | 551 | 20.89% |
| Multiple | 1,850 | 525 | 28.38% |
| Other | 850 | 328 | 38.59% |
| Black | 346 | 27 | 7.8% |
23.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.32%
Male Poverty Rate
20.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Flanders is Other, with 38.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Flanders is Black, with 7.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.06% |
| High School | 7.76% |
| Some College | 2.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.56% |
| Male Employed | 8.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,523 | $100,841 |
| Households | $91,806 | $94,396 |
| Married Families | $106,060 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $69,622 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
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
184
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
96
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 64 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 120 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 96 | 6.67% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 4.31% |
| White | 55 | 2.25% |
| Black | 33 | 10.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
59.75%
Born in Flanders
65.78%
Native Born
34.22%
Foreign Born
21.87%
Non Citizen
12.35%
Naturalized
65.78% of Flanders residents were born in the United States, with 59.75% having been born in New York. 21.87% 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% |