Setauket is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Setauket has a 2024 population of 4,362. Setauket is currently growing at a rate of 7.68% annually and its population has increased by 14.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,814 in 2020.
The average household income in Setauket is $248,721 with a poverty rate of 3.53%. The median age in Setauket is 39.2 years: 35.3 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Setauket was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,197 | 85.5% |
| Asian | 226 | 6.04% |
| Two or more races | 162 | 4.33% |
| Other race | 112 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,344 | 2.77 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Married | 1,017 | 3.22 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Non Family | 261 | 1.04 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Male | 56 | 2.66 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 10 | 3.2 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
77.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 0.81% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 6.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 613 | 23.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,316 | 50.79% |
| High School Graduate | 227 | 8.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 0.77% |
| Some College | 235 | 9.07% |
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 | 2,220 | 2,206 | 1,608 |
| Asian | 166 | 166 | 166 |
| Other Race | 97 | 72 | 72 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 58 | 35 |
| Black | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $140,096 | $71,982 |
| Graduate Degree | $122,321 | $137,083 | $121,652 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $32,895 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $113,203 | $120,156 | $105,333 |
| Some College | $79,423 | $120,573 | $0 |
$113,203
Average Earnings
$120,156
Average Male
$105,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.48% of Setauket residents speak only English, while 14.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,100 | 130 | 4.19% |
3.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.73%
Male Poverty Rate
3.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Setauket is White, with 4.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Setauket is White, with 4.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37% |
| Some College | 11.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.33% |
| Female Employed | 0.33% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $282,989 |
| Households | $218,077 | $248,721 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $90,694 | $96,560 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.2%
Male Marriage Rate
73.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
64
Number of Veterans
64
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 2.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
69.86%
Born in Setauket
86.87%
Native Born
13.13%
Foreign Born
1.95%
Non Citizen
11.18%
Naturalized
86.87% of Setauket residents were born in the United States, with 69.86% having been born in New York. 1.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,362 | 311 | 7.68% |
| 2023 | 4,051 | 312 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 3,739 | -270 | -6.73% |
| 2021 | 4,009 | 195 | 5.11% |
| 2020 | 3,814 | 0 | 0% |