Gordon Heights is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Gordon Heights has a 2024 population of 4,537. Gordon Heights is currently growing at a rate of 0.8% annually and its population has increased by 8.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,179 in 2020.
The average household income in Gordon Heights is $112,358 with a poverty rate of 10.62%. The median age in Gordon Heights is 33.9 years: 32.3 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gordon Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,964 | 47.96% |
| Other race | 859 | 20.98% |
| Two or more races | 743 | 18.14% |
| White | 509 | 12.43% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
White
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,170 | 3.44 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Married | 628 | 4.02 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Female | 285 | 3.13 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Non Family | 166 | 2.22 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Male | 91 | 2.66 | 100 | 0 |
3.48
Average Family Size
3.44
Average Household Size
86.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 2.63% |
| Associates Degree | 365 | 15.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 295 | 12.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 151 | 6.29% |
| High School Graduate | 1,018 | 42.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 238 | 9.92% |
| Some College | 269 | 11.21% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,154 | 1,085 | 229 |
| Hispanic | 566 | 399 | 64 |
| White | 420 | 407 | 139 |
| Other Race | 411 | 252 | 57 |
| 2+ Races | 361 | 306 | 15 |
| Asian | 16 | 11 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.9%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,893 | $77,936 | $64,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,010 | $0 | $99,688 |
| High School Graduate | $52,801 | $59,813 | $23,983 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,264 | $45,057 | $31,500 |
| Overall | $54,623 | $66,630 | $43,789 |
| Some College | $55,636 | $108,571 | $43,984 |
$54,623
Average Earnings
$66,630
Average Male
$43,789
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.83% of Gordon Heights residents speak only English, while 36.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,162 | 239 | 20.57% |
| Other | 824 | 227 | 27.55% |
| Black | 1,964 | 122 | 6.21% |
| White | 472 | 63 | 13.35% |
| Multiple | 743 | 4 | 0.54% |
10.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.18%
Male Poverty Rate
10.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gordon Heights is Other, with 27.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gordon Heights is Multiple, with 0.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.42% |
| High School | 9.23% |
| Some College | 3.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.89% |
| Male Employed | 12.56% |
| Female Employed | 1.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,208 | $114,836 |
| Households | $107,317 | $112,358 |
| Married Families | $125,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $79,594 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
95
Number of Veterans
95
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| World War II | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 12.15% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 4.74% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 2.94% |
| Black | 14 | 1.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
66.89%
Born in Gordon Heights
76.9%
Native Born
23.1%
Foreign Born
10.7%
Non Citizen
12.41%
Naturalized
76.9% of Gordon Heights residents were born in the United States, with 66.89% having been born in New York. 10.7% 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 | 4,537 | 36 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 4,501 | 35 | 0.78% |
| 2022 | 4,466 | 89 | 2.03% |
| 2021 | 4,377 | 198 | 4.74% |
| 2020 | 4,179 | 583 | 16.21% |
| 2019 | 3,596 | -71 | -1.94% |
| 2018 | 3,667 | 94 | 2.63% |
| 2017 | 3,573 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 3,568 | -298 | -7.71% |
| 2015 | 3,866 | -52 | -1.33% |
| 2014 | 3,918 | 17 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 3,901 | 104 | 2.74% |
| 2012 | 3,797 | 145 | 3.97% |
| 2011 | 3,652 | -390 | -9.65% |
| 2010 | 4,042 | 0 | 0% |