Population 13,310 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Babylon
Household size in Babylon
| Period | Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Babylon average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the New York area as a whole, where it has 2.79 people. Household size has dropped from 2.78 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Babylon
| Period | Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Babylon skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Babylon
| Period | Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.2% of households in Babylon, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Babylon
Renters in Babylon
| Period | Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.7% of households in Babylon rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 32.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.5 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Babylon
| Period | Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Babylon is close to the national rate: 8.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.8 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Babylon
| Period | Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Babylon is a place of older homes: half were built before 1957, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Babylon
| Period | Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,614 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,572 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,124 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,333 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$719 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Babylon pays $2,333 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $719 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Babylon
Bachelor's degrees in Babylon
| Period | Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.9% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.7% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.9% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Babylon is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.9 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Babylon
| Period | Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Babylon: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Babylon has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of New York cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Babylon
| Period | Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Babylon runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.1 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Babylon compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon | 2.68 | 44.7 | 6.2% | 20.7% | 8.4% | 1957 | $2,333 | 50.9% | 96.0% | 3.5% |
| West Islip | 3.12 | 39.0 | 7.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 1961 | $2,650 | 49.5% | 95.2% | 3.6% |
| West Babylon | 3.36 | 40.2 | 11.9% | 24.0% | 4.8% | 1962 | $2,362 | 32.2% | 91.6% | 5.6% |
| Lindenhurst | 3.16 | 40.2 | 8.8% | 15.4% | 8.5% | 1958 | $2,000 | 32.9% | 91.5% | 6.2% |
| North Babylon | 3.06 | 42.0 | 4.5% | 12.6% | 3.0% | 1962 | $2,310 | 35.2% | 91.8% | 4.4% |
| North Lindenhurst | 3.11 | 43.8 | 12.7% | 20.2% | 5.6% | 1963 | $2,112 | 26.6% | 86.8% | 3.3% |
| Copiague | 3.65 | 37.0 | 17.5% | 24.2% | 6.5% | 1965 | $2,287 | 23.6% | 82.5% | 5.2% |
| Brightwaters | 3.03 | 43.2 | 3.9% | 3.6% | 11.7% | 1944 | $1,719 | 63.0% | 99.2% | 4.4% |
| Baywood | 3.98 | 38.6 | 13.9% | 13.8% | 7.0% | 1962 | $2,692 | 24.8% | 78.8% | 5.9% |
| Wyandanch | 3.06 | 40.6 | 8.6% | 17.1% | 9.7% | 1970 | $2,253 | 38.0% | 26.0% | 4.2% |
| Deer Park | 3.24 | 37.8 | 8.8% | 18.4% | 5.6% | 1965 | $2,135 | 37.5% | 92.1% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Babylon. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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