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Copiague, NY


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Copiague, New York

Copiague, New York, in Suffolk county, is 6 miles SE of Levittown, New York (center to center) and 30 miles E of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 21,922 people in Copiague.

The People and Families of Copiague

In Copiague, about 48% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Copiague, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Approximately 18% of Copiague is non-white. In New York, Copiague is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Copiague had a median family income of $65,369.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,250) in Copiague. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Copiague Housing

Approximately 76% of housing in Copiague is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Copiague, 85% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Copiague strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Copiague Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Copiague Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Copiague, NY

Comparing Copiague to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women76
Age of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Housing Recently Built37
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes13

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