Population 17,327 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kings Park
Household size in Kings Park
| Period | Kings Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.89 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.71 people per household, Kings Park sits close to the national average of 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 2.89 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 Kings Park
| Period | Kings Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.2, Kings Park is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national median rose.
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 Kings Park
| Period | Kings Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Kings Park: 4.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Kings Park has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of New York cities.
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 Kings Park
Renters in Kings Park
| Period | Kings Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.4% of households in Kings Park rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 44.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Kings Park
| Period | Kings Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.6% of homes in Kings Park are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, 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 Kings Park
| Period | Kings Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Kings Park is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Even so, homes here are newer than in the New York area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1962. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Kings Park
| Period | Kings Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,342 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,253 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,446 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,757 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$415 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Kings Park costs $1,757 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the New York area overall ($2,060). Rent has climbed $415 a month since 2006–10, up 31%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Kings Park
Bachelor's degrees in Kings Park
| Period | Kings Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.6% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.3% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.7% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Kings Park: 50.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 14.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Kings Park
| Period | Kings Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Kings Park: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Kings Park has a higher share of high school graduates than most 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 Kings Park
| Period | Kings Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Kings Park runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Kings Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Park | 2.71 | 44.2 | 4.9% | 16.4% | 4.6% | 1968 | $1,757 | 50.7% | 94.8% | 3.6% |
| Smithtown | 2.94 | 45.9 | 4.7% | 13.8% | 4.0% | 1969 | $2,296 | 51.7% | 95.9% | 3.1% |
| Nissequogue | 2.70 | 46.4 | 10.8% | 12.3% | 13.9% | 1977 | $3,283 | 62.9% | 98.2% | 3.0% |
| Fort Salonga | 2.91 | 46.1 | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.0% | 1964 | $2,367 | 62.1% | 98.2% | 5.4% |
| Commack | 3.04 | 42.9 | 5.3% | 7.8% | 3.6% | 1966 | $2,640 | 59.7% | 96.7% | 4.0% |
| Village of the Branch | 3.29 | 47.0 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 8.7% | 1967 | $2,274 | 64.4% | 98.8% | 3.1% |
| East Northport | 2.80 | 46.0 | 5.1% | 9.4% | 4.4% | 1961 | $2,443 | 53.2% | 95.9% | 3.6% |
| Head of the Harbor | 3.02 | 44.6 | 6.0% | 3.2% | 20.6% | 1976 | $2,340 | 65.3% | 93.5% | 1.2% |
| Hauppauge | 3.11 | 43.9 | 8.4% | 15.9% | 5.6% | 1969 | $2,450 | 50.0% | 93.5% | 6.0% |
| St. James | 2.71 | 48.3 | 5.9% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 1971 | $2,547 | 50.6% | 95.5% | 3.3% |
| Northport | 2.61 | 49.1 | 7.6% | 11.6% | 7.3% | 1958 | $2,106 | 66.9% | 99.2% | 0.8% |
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 Kings Park. 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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