Social Data

The total estimated population is 58,867. Density is high at 7,052 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 54,840; Asian: 2,297; Two or More Races: 619; Black: 400; American Indian: 73; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 15; Other Race: 623; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 3,350 (6%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 55,517 (94%)

There are 6,549 foreign born residents, of which 72.2% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Italy: 1,456; Philippines: 521; Egypt: 435; Russia: 420; Ukraine: 348; Korea: 248; Poland: 198; U.S. Born: This State: 49,050; Northeast: 1,625; South: 455; Midwest: 222; West: 155;

The sex distribution is 49% male and 51% female. The median age is 36 years.

Age Distribution

There are 6,713 married couples with children and 1,030 single-parent households (208 men, 822 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $67,728 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; New York: $43,393; 10312: $67,728;

4% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; New York: 15%; 10312: 4%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 18,709; Government: 6,806; Self-employed: 990; Unpaid family work: 25; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 10,145; Sales and office: 9,216; Professional and related: 5,776; Office and administrative support: 5,708; Management, business, and financial operations: 4,369; Service: 4,147;

The average commute time is 52 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 16,687; Public transportation: 6,778; Car or truck (carpooled): 3,505; Worked at home: 473; Walked: 303; Bicycle: 20; Motorcycle: 19;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in10312.

Housing Data

There are 20,791 housing units, of which 15,415 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 16,055; Renter: 3,965; Vacant: 771; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 13,052; Not Mortgaged: 3,003;

The median single family home value is $223,700.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; New York: $1,357; 10312: $1,418;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; New York: $605; 10312: $706;

The average household size is 3 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 6.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 1,217; 1940 to 1949: 253; 1950 to 1959: 1,036; 1960 to 1969: 2,883; 1970 to 1979: 6,591; 1980 to 1989: 4,793; 1990 to 1994: 1,563; 1995 to 1998: 1,670; 1999 to March 2000: 785;

0.2% of homes lack plumbing and 0.2% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Utility Gas: 19,001; Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: 555; Electricity: 221; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 206;

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