Stony Brook University is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Stony Brook University has a 2024 population of 8,678. Stony Brook University is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually but its population has increased by 1.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,574 in 2020.
The average household income in Stony Brook University is $0 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Stony Brook University is 20 years: 20.3 years for males, and 19.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stony Brook University was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,950 | 45.12% |
| White | 3,149 | 35.97% |
| Black or African American | 940 | 10.74% |
| Two or more races | 456 | 5.21% |
| Other race | 232 | 2.65% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Asian
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Married | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Family | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0
Average Family Size
0
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 3.48% |
| Associates Degree | 82 | 9.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 245 | 29.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 198 | 23.77% |
| High School Graduate | 164 | 19.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 1.68% |
| Some College | 101 | 12.12% |
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 | 418 | 381 | 121 |
| Asian | 331 | 331 | 288 |
| Black | 46 | 40 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 32 | 6 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 6 |
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 87.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $21,365 | $21,304 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $32,204 | $30,820 | $38,235 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $21,530 | $21,268 | $31,875 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$21,530
Average Earnings
$21,268
Average Male
$31,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.03% of Stony Brook University residents speak only English, while 55.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 28.74% of the population.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | - |
| Households | - | - |
| Married Families | - | - |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
1.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
2.7%
Male Marriage Rate
0.7%
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 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
250
Number of Veterans
240
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 93 |
| Vietnam | 86 |
| World War II | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 203 |
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 239 | 7.62% |
| Other Race | 7 | 3.11% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.77% |
| Black | 4 | 0.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.6%
Labor Force Participation
31.1%
Employment Rate
12.6%
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
59.15%
Born in Stony Brook University
72.4%
Native Born
27.6%
Foreign Born
19.28%
Non Citizen
8.32%
Naturalized
72.4% of Stony Brook University residents were born in the United States, with 59.15% having been born in New York. 19.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,678 | -39 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 8,717 | -38 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 8,755 | -113 | -1.27% |
| 2021 | 8,868 | 294 | 3.43% |
| 2020 | 8,574 | -369 | -4.13% |
| 2019 | 8,943 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 8,938 | -121 | -1.34% |
| 2017 | 9,059 | -91 | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 9,150 | 49 | 0.54% |
| 2015 | 9,101 | 104 | 1.16% |
| 2014 | 8,997 | 445 | 5.2% |
| 2013 | 8,552 | -107 | -1.24% |
| 2012 | 8,659 | 512 | 6.28% |
| 2011 | 8,147 | -1,069 | -11.6% |
| 2010 | 9,216 | 0 | 0% |