Population 53,600 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sheepshead Bay
Household size in Sheepshead Bay
| Period | Sheepshead Bay | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.77 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.84 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.77 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.78 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | +0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.59 people per household, Sheepshead Bay sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in Brooklyn as a whole, where it has 2.78 people. Household size has edged down from 2.63 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Sheepshead Bay
| Period | Sheepshead Bay | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 35.1 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 35.1 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 36.2 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 37.5 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.4 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Sheepshead Bay is 43.5 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 42.8 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Sheepshead Bay
| Period | Sheepshead Bay | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 16.5% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 15.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 12.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −4.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.0% of households in Sheepshead Bay, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Sheepshead Bay
Renters in Sheepshead Bay
| Period | Sheepshead Bay | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.4% | 69.7% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.2% | 70.5% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.2% | 69.9% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.0% | 70.5% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Sheepshead Bay rent: 54.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Locally, though, renters make up a smaller share here than in Brooklyn overall (70.5%). The renter share is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Sheepshead Bay
| Period | Sheepshead Bay | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 9.4% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 9.1% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Sheepshead Bay: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of Brooklyn.
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 Sheepshead Bay
| Period | Sheepshead Bay | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1946 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1948 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1948 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1953 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Sheepshead Bay is a place of older homes: half were built before 1949, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, 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 Sheepshead Bay
| Period | Sheepshead Bay | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,070 | $1,083 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,171 | $1,248 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,409 | $1,524 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,804 | $1,954 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$734 | +$871 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sheepshead Bay pays $1,804 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in Brooklyn as a whole ($1,954). Rent has climbed $734 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.4% 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 Sheepshead Bay
Bachelor's degrees in Sheepshead Bay
| Period | Sheepshead Bay | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5% | 27.8% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.5% | 30.4% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.1% | 36.1% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.5% | 40.2% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Sheepshead Bay (43.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northwest.
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 Sheepshead Bay
| Period | Sheepshead Bay | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.9% | 77.3% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.4% | 78.5% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.8% | 81.7% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.9% | 83.6% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +6.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Sheepshead Bay never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Even so, the rate is higher than in Brooklyn as a whole (83.6%). The share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Sheepshead Bay
| Period | Sheepshead Bay | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 8.5% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.8% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in Sheepshead Bay is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Brooklyn overall (8.3%). 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).
Sheepshead Bay compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheepshead Bay | 2.59 | 43.5 | 8.0% | 54.0% | 7.9% | 1949 | $1,804 | 43.5% | 86.9% | 5.7% |
| Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay | 2.86 | 42.2 | 9.7% | 56.6% | 8.5% | 1948 | $1,790 | 37.1% | 82.2% | 8.0% |
| Manhattan Beach | 2.52 | 57.3 | 3.0% | 35.0% | 9.6% | 1947 | $1,693 | 59.7% | 92.2% | 4.5% |
| Brighton Beach | 2.13 | 48.7 | 7.2% | 77.2% | 7.4% | 1954 | $1,625 | 44.4% | 90.6% | 6.4% |
| Coney Island | 2.79 | 46.0 | 16.2% | 75.0% | 5.8% | 1967 | $1,155 | 34.9% | 80.6% | 16.9% |
| Mapleton-Flatlands | 2.94 | 38.6 | 10.5% | 63.8% | 9.7% | 1943 | $1,813 | 39.1% | 83.9% | 6.5% |
| Bergen Beach | 2.97 | 42.4 | 4.9% | 25.5% | 17.9% | 1966 | $1,840 | 46.2% | 91.8% | 3.5% |
| Bensonhurst | 2.90 | 41.7 | 10.9% | 66.7% | 7.4% | 1941 | $1,764 | 32.1% | 73.6% | 6.5% |
| Paerdegat | 2.80 | 44.6 | 15.5% | 46.0% | 19.3% | 1959 | $1,876 | 30.0% | 86.6% | 7.8% |
| Breezy Point | 2.39 | 51.4 | 3.2% | 0.8% | 31.2% | 1975 | $1,956 | 54.5% | 95.3% | 2.8% |
| Ditmas Park | 2.70 | 38.9 | 8.4% | 72.0% | 8.7% | 1942 | $1,913 | 46.8% | 85.2% | 5.6% |
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 Sheepshead Bay. 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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