Suffern is a village located in Rockland County New York. Suffern has a 2024 population of 11,316. Suffern is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -0.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,414 in 2020.
The average household income in Suffern is $119,994 with a poverty rate of 4.44%. The median age in Suffern is 41.1 years: 37.7 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Suffern was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,816 | 59.82% |
| Black or African American | 1,835 | 16.1% |
| Other race | 1,337 | 11.73% |
| Asian | 650 | 5.7% |
| Two or more races | 586 | 5.14% |
| Native American | 171 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,551 | 2.45 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 1,972 | 3.44 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Non Family | 1,885 | 1.07 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Female | 555 | 3.46 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Male | 139 | 3.11 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 386 | 4.9% |
| Associates Degree | 876 | 11.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,864 | 23.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,579 | 20.05% |
| High School Graduate | 1,711 | 21.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 338 | 4.29% |
| Some College | 1,123 | 14.26% |
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 | 5,016 | 4,760 | 2,497 |
| Hispanic | 1,143 | 782 | 191 |
| Black | 1,065 | 1,019 | 494 |
| Other Race | 730 | 417 | 75 |
| Asian | 413 | 386 | 156 |
| 2+ Races | 360 | 326 | 156 |
| Native American | 77 | 63 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.68%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 49.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,260 | $72,286 | $76,302 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,118 | $94,263 | $87,250 |
| High School Graduate | $49,483 | $51,550 | $46,299 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,161 | $30,459 | $24,375 |
| Overall | $71,214 | $70,791 | $72,070 |
| Some College | $70,150 | $78,929 | $50,893 |
$71,214
Average Earnings
$70,791
Average Male
$72,070
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.5% of Suffern residents speak only English, while 32.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,404 | 236 | 3.69% |
| Hispanic | 2,029 | 190 | 9.36% |
| Native | 160 | 56 | 35% |
| Asian | 643 | 44 | 6.84% |
| Multiple | 544 | 27 | 4.96% |
| Other | 1,337 | 24 | 1.8% |
| Black | 1,767 | 12 | 0.68% |
4.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.25%
Male Poverty Rate
5.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Suffern is Native, with 35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Suffern is Black, with 0.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.64% |
| High School | 4.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.3% |
| Some College | 2.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.4% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.91% |
| Female Employed | 3% |
| Male Employed | 0.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $132,857 | $144,690 |
| Households | $100,737 | $119,994 |
| Married Families | $143,182 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $72,768 | $80,615 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
296
Number of Veterans
289
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 99 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 153 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 216 | 3.83% |
| Black | 48 | 4.1% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 7.14% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 1.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
58.09%
Born in Suffern
77.02%
Native Born
22.98%
Foreign Born
11.5%
Non Citizen
11.49%
Naturalized
77.02% of Suffern residents were born in the United States, with 58.09% having been born in New York. 11.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,194 | -25 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 11,219 | -24 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 11,243 | -24 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 11,267 | -25 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 11,292 | -24 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 11,316 | -25 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 11,341 | -43 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 11,384 | -50 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 11,434 | 20 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 11,414 | 387 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 11,027 | -17 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 11,044 | 172 | 1.58% |
| 2017 | 10,872 | 11 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 10,861 | -49 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 10,910 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 10,910 | 22 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 10,888 | 51 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 10,837 | 25 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 10,812 | 68 | 0.63% |
| 2010 | 10,744 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,006 | -49 | -0.44% |
| 1990 | 11,055 | 261 | 2.42% |
| 1980 | 10,794 | 2,521 | 30.47% |
| 1970 | 8,273 | 3,179 | 62.41% |
| 1960 | 5,094 | 1,084 | 27.03% |
| 1950 | 4,010 | 242 | 6.42% |
| 1940 | 3,768 | 11 | 0.29% |
| 1930 | 3,757 | 603 | 19.12% |
| 1920 | 3,154 | 491 | 18.44% |
| 1910 | 2,663 | -8,531 | -76.21% |