Syosset is a CDP located in Nassau County New York. Syosset has a 2024 population of 18,803. Syosset is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -2.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,254 in 2020.
The average household income in Syosset is $231,506 with a poverty rate of 3.63%. The median age in Syosset is 42.6 years: 41.9 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Syosset was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,117 | 60.84% |
| Asian | 5,899 | 32.28% |
| Two or more races | 761 | 4.16% |
| Other race | 297 | 1.63% |
| Black or African American | 166 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.19% |
| 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 | 6,027 | 3 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Married | 4,523 | 3.42 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Non Family | 995 | 1.12 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Female | 358 | 2.77 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Male | 151 | 3.39 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
3.34
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
91.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 183 | 1.51% |
| Associates Degree | 684 | 5.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,117 | 33.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,373 | 36.09% |
| High School Graduate | 1,369 | 11.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 195 | 1.61% |
| Some College | 1,195 | 9.86% |
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 | 7,709 | 7,586 | 5,361 |
| Asian | 3,645 | 3,474 | 2,720 |
| Hispanic | 445 | 424 | 215 |
| 2+ Races | 326 | 266 | 153 |
| Other Race | 207 | 186 | 74 |
| Black | 108 | 105 | 78 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.4%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $119,471 | $156,370 | $84,676 |
| Graduate Degree | $126,594 | $165,804 | $104,467 |
| High School Graduate | $66,281 | $83,777 | $25,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,250 | $29,732 | $0 |
| Overall | $105,268 | $122,316 | $83,259 |
| Some College | $54,592 | $72,583 | $50,000 |
$105,268
Average Earnings
$122,316
Average Male
$83,259
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.74% of Syosset residents speak only English, while 36.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 20.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,881 | 554 | 5.09% |
| Asian | 5,899 | 70 | 1.19% |
| Black | 132 | 15 | 11.36% |
| Native | 34 | 11 | 32.35% |
| Hispanic | 746 | 10 | 1.34% |
3.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.19%
Male Poverty Rate
4.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Syosset is Native, with 32.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Syosset is Asian, with 1.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.98% |
| Some College | 9.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.96% |
| Female Unemployed | 10% |
| Female Employed | 0.92% |
| Male Employed | 0.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $217,619 | $258,168 |
| Households | $187,936 | $231,506 |
| Married Families | $228,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $80,529 | $89,910 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.5%
Male Marriage Rate
63.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
333
Number of Veterans
295
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 160 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 172 |
| 65 to 74 | 103 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 316 | 3.75% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
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
68.92%
Born in Syosset
75.71%
Native Born
24.29%
Foreign Born
5.61%
Non Citizen
18.68%
Naturalized
75.71% of Syosset residents were born in the United States, with 68.92% having been born in New York. 5.61% 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 | 18,803 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 18,805 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2022 | 18,807 | -540 | -2.79% |
| 2021 | 19,347 | 93 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 19,254 | -199 | -1.02% |
| 2019 | 19,453 | -106 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 19,559 | -110 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 19,669 | 437 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 19,232 | 75 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 19,157 | 285 | 1.51% |
| 2014 | 18,872 | -87 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 18,959 | 268 | 1.43% |
| 2012 | 18,691 | -373 | -1.96% |
| 2011 | 19,064 | 235 | 1.25% |
| 2010 | 18,829 | 0 | 0% |