Medford is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Medford has a 2024 population of 24,837. Medford is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually and its population has increased by 0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,613 in 2020.
The average household income in Medford is $141,373 with a poverty rate of 5.58%. The median age in Medford is 39.6 years: 40 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Medford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,074 | 62.59% |
| Two or more races | 3,798 | 14.79% |
| Other race | 2,794 | 10.88% |
| Black or African American | 2,058 | 8.01% |
| Asian | 768 | 2.99% |
| Native American | 189 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,074 | 3.14 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Married | 5,045 | 3.69 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Non Family | 2,025 | 1.31 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Female | 839 | 4.26 | 94 | 6 |
| Male | 165 | 3.02 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
3.51
Average Family Size
3.14
Average Household Size
90.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,169 | 6.42% |
| Associates Degree | 2,129 | 11.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,460 | 18.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,125 | 11.66% |
| High School Graduate | 5,304 | 29.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 731 | 4.01% |
| Some College | 3,300 | 18.11% |
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 | 11,534 | 11,004 | 3,693 |
| Hispanic | 4,170 | 3,083 | 801 |
| 2+ Races | 2,121 | 1,601 | 268 |
| Black | 1,583 | 1,464 | 640 |
| Other Race | 1,570 | 1,100 | 417 |
| Asian | 627 | 548 | 414 |
| Native American | 79 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.4%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,258 | $86,019 | $62,144 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,344 | $79,798 | $81,875 |
| High School Graduate | $54,688 | $63,761 | $31,432 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,453 | $0 | $30,542 |
| Overall | $63,775 | $76,768 | $57,191 |
| Some College | $63,573 | $76,265 | $56,287 |
$63,775
Average Earnings
$76,768
Average Male
$57,191
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.89% of Medford residents speak only English, while 31.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,389 | 704 | 4.89% |
| Hispanic | 7,389 | 514 | 6.96% |
| Multiple | 3,786 | 381 | 10.06% |
| Black | 2,013 | 116 | 5.76% |
| Other | 2,662 | 102 | 3.83% |
| Asian | 768 | 45 | 5.86% |
5.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.66%
Male Poverty Rate
7.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Medford is Multiple, with 10.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Medford is Other, with 3.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.42% |
| Some College | 2.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.19% |
| Male Employed | 0.97% |
| Female Employed | 0.85% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $137,561 | $156,175 |
| Households | $128,631 | $141,373 |
| Married Families | $145,694 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,721 | $79,992 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
808
Number of Veterans
793
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 259 |
| Second Gulf War | 163 |
| Korea | 160 |
| First Gulf War | 152 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 320 |
| 35 to 54 | 203 |
| 65 to 74 | 178 |
| 18 to 34 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 662 | 5.01% |
| Black | 87 | 5.02% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 1.72% |
| Other Race | 41 | 2.21% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
4%
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
72.86%
Born in Medford
81.8%
Native Born
18.2%
Foreign Born
7.4%
Non Citizen
10.79%
Naturalized
81.8% of Medford residents were born in the United States, with 72.86% having been born in New York. 7.4% 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 | 24,837 | 49 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 24,788 | 50 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 24,738 | 36 | 0.15% |
| 2021 | 24,702 | 89 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 24,613 | 207 | 0.85% |
| 2019 | 24,406 | 159 | 0.66% |
| 2018 | 24,247 | 118 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 24,129 | 300 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 23,829 | -964 | -3.89% |
| 2015 | 24,793 | 258 | 1.05% |
| 2014 | 24,535 | -295 | -1.19% |
| 2013 | 24,830 | -413 | -1.64% |
| 2012 | 25,243 | 55 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 25,188 | 1,046 | 4.33% |
| 2010 | 24,142 | 0 | 0% |