Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

158,131

5.88% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.2

1.48% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.8%

6.34% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$69,217

3.11% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$714,400

5.79% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

64,972

3.93% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY had a population of 158k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $69,217. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY grew from 149,351 to 158,131, a 5.88% increase and its median household income grew from $67,127 to $69,217, a 3.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (65%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (17.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.36%), Other (Hispanic) (4.09%), and White (Hispanic) (3.24%).

60.8% of the households in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

85.9% of the residents in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 15--Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY are CUNY Kingsborough Community College (2,164 degrees awarded in 2021), Center for Allied Health Education (223 degrees), and EDP School (94 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY was $714,400, and the homeownership rate was 46.9%.

Most people in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 46.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY was 1 car per household.

Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY borders Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY, Borough Park, Kensington & Ocean Parkway PUMA, NY, Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY, Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY, and Brighton Beach & Coney Island PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY is home to a population of 158k people, from which 85.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 48.3% of Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (76.4k people).

In 2021, there were 3.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY are Russian (36,260 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (19,013 households), and Spanish (9,626 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

80,933

Women

51.2%

77,183

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 158,116 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

85.9%

2021 Citizenship

85.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 85.9% of Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY was 85.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 3.17k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
28.3k ± 1.52k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.9k ± 1.16k

9.06%

Hispanic Population

14.3k people

9.06% of the people in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY are hispanic (14.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
12,652 ± 2,649 people
Ukraine
12,494 ± 2,634 people
Russia
11,181 ± 2,503 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY was China, the natal country of 12,652 Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY residents, followed by Ukraine with 12,494 and Russia with 11,181.

Foreign-Born Population

48.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

76.4k people

48.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

72.4k people

As of 2021, 48.3% of Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY residents (76.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY was 48.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Russian
36,260 households (24.6%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
19,013 households (12.9%)
Spanish
9,626 households (6.52%)

60.8% of the households in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY was Russian. 24.6% of the households in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY reported speaking Russian at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
906 ± 237
Gulf War (2001-)
356 ± 142
Korea
321 ± 110

Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY employs 65k people. The largest industries in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (4,883 people), Home health care services (4,399 people), and Construction (3,623 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($204,385), Nondepository credit & related activities ($160,987), and Shoe stores ($152,056).

Males in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,201. The income inequality in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,639

Women

49%

31,876

Men

51%

The workforce of Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY in 2020 was 62,515 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

65k

2021 Value

3.93%

1 Year growth

± 3.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 3.93%, from 62.5k employees to 65k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY, are Home health aides (3,584 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,682 people), and Registered nurses (1,574 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

65k

2021 Value

3.93%

1 Year growth

± 3.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 3.93%, from 62.5k employees to 65k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,883 people), Home health care services (4,399 people), and Construction (3,623 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,291

Median earning men ± $1,662

$44,824

Median earning women ± $1,566

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($94,600), Public Administration ($84,630), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,814).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($72,611), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,554), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,941).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY awarded 2,587 degrees. The student population of Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,879 male students and 8,010 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY are White (847 and 34.1%), followed by Black or African American (644 and 25.9%), Hispanic or Latino (486 and 19.6%), and Asian (382 and 15.4%).

The largest universities in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are CUNY Kingsborough Community College (2,164 and 83.6%), Center for Allied Health Education (223 and 8.62%), and EDP School (94 and 3.63%).

The most popular majors in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 15--Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY are Liberal Arts & Sciences (795 and 30.7%), General Business Administration & Management (213 and 8.23%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (197 and 7.61%).

The median tuition cost in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 15--Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $11,670.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 48.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 70.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 14,889 (46.2% men and 53.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 14,889 students enrolled in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY, 46.2% men and 53.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,244 records, of which 53% were women and 47% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
795 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
213 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
197 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 15--Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 795 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 15--Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

CUNY Kingsborough Community College
2,164 degrees awarded
Center for Allied Health Education
223 degrees awarded
EDP School
94 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was CUNY Kingsborough Community College with 2,164 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,028 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY, which is 0.659 times less than the 1,559 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 847 degrees mean that there were 1.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 644 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,670) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($452) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,364) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 2.23% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.49% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (34.1k), Bachelors Degree (29.4k), and Graduate Degree (18.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY was $714,400 in 2021, which is 2.92 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $675,300 to $714,400, a 5.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY is 46.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 46.6 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY is $69,217. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$714,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$19,153

$27,153

Median Property Taxes

±$1,097

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

46.9%

Homeownership

2021

70.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 46.9% of the housing units in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,217

Median Household Income

± $2,644

57.9k

Number of Households

± 1,833

In 2021, the median household income of the 57.9k households in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY grew to $69,217 from the previous year's value of $67,127.

The following chart displays the households in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.44

2021 Wage GINI in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.26% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Public Transit (42.7%)
Drove Alone (30.2%)
Worked At Home (10%)

In 2021, 42.7% of workers in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (30.2%) and those who worked at home (10%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

46.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (46.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 10.7% of the workforce in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY (23.3k out of 157k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.5% of the population of Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 40.8% on employee plans, 29% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 0.306% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.54%

Uninsured

40.8%

Employer Coverage

29%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

0.306%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY declined by 2.6% from 5.69% to 5.54%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.