Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY

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2023 Population

104,706

0.179% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

40.4

0.247% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

8.3%

0.625% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$85,111

2.7% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$190,100

9.57% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

50,341

0.251% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY had a population of 105k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $85,111. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY declined from 104,894 to 104,706, a −0.179% decrease and its median household income grew from $82,871 to $85,111, a 2.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.09%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.32%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.7%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.3%).

6.36% of the households in Monroe County (North & West) 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.

98.5% of the residents in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY are SUNY Brockport (2,302 degrees awarded in 2022), Roberts Wesleyan University (654 degrees), and Northeastern Seminary (32 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY was $190,100, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

Most people in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY borders Wayne & Seneca & Yates Counties PUMA, NY, Monroe County (East) PUMA, NY, Monroe County (Central)--Rochester City (East) PUMA, NY, Monroe County (Central)--Rochester City (West) PUMA, NY, Monroe County (Central)--Greece & Gates Towns PUMA, NY, Monroe County (South) PUMA, NY, Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY, and Livingston & Ontario Counties PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 105k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 4% of Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (4.19k people).

In 2023, there were 21.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (90.5k people) in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.28k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.47k Two+ (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 Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY are Spanish (2,624 households), Italian (473 households), and Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (468 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,130

Women

50.7%

51,740

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 104,870 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.5%

2023 Citizenship

98.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.5% of Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
90.5k ± 1.34k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.28k ± 827
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.47k ± 654

4.45%

Hispanic Population

4.66k people

4.45% of the people in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY are hispanic (4.66k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
446 ± 517 people
Germany
184 ± 333 people
India
179 ± 328 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY was Canada, the natal country of 446 Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY residents, followed by Germany with 184 and India with 179.

Foreign-Born Population

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.19k people

3.73%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.91k people

As of 2023, 4% of Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY residents (4.19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY was 3.73%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,624 households (2.65%)
Italian
473 households (0.477%)
Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
468 households (0.472%)

6.36% of the households in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 2.65% of the households in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,688 ± 344
Gulf War (2001-)
1,231 ± 295
Gulf War (1990s)
629 ± 182

Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY employs 50.3k people. The largest industries in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (4,991 people), Construction (3,101 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,033 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($156,406), Navigational, measuring, electromedical, & control instruments manufacturing ($120,232), and Communications, & audio & video equipment manufacturing ($114,252).

Males in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,390. The income inequality in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.424, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,974

Women

48.7%

26,345

Men

51.3%

The workforce of Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY in 2020 was 51,319 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

50.3k

2022 Value

0.251%

1 Year growth

± 0.251%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.251%, from 50.2k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,479 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,383 people), and Registered nurses (1,341 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

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

50.3k

2022 Value

0.251%

1 Year growth

± 0.251%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.251%, from 50.2k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,991 people), Construction (3,101 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,033 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,194

Median earning men ± $3,025

$42,420

Median earning women ± $1,778

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($90,573), Wholesale Trade ($79,474), and Manufacturing ($68,615).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,487), Public Administration ($52,372), and Manufacturing ($50,833).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY awarded 2,988 degrees. The student population of Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,994 male students and 5,196 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY are White (2,258 and 76.4%), followed by Black or African American (279 and 9.44%), Hispanic or Latino (169 and 5.72%), and Unknown (105 and 3.55%).

The largest universities in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY Brockport (2,302 and 77%), Roberts Wesleyan University (654 and 21.9%), and Northeastern Seminary (32 and 1.07%).

The most popular majors in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY are Registered Nursing (324 and 10.8%), Social Work (182 and 6.09%), and General Business Administration & Management (168 and 5.62%).

The median tuition costs in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY are $34,788 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $16,980 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 8,190 (36.6% men and 63.4% 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 2022 there were 8,190 students enrolled in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY, 36.6% men and 63.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,764 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
324 degrees awarded
General Psychology
132 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
115 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY was Registered Nursing with 324 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SUNY Brockport
2,302 degrees awarded
Roberts Wesleyan University
654 degrees awarded
Northeastern Seminary
32 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY Brockport with 2,302 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 996 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY, which is 0.5 times less than the 1,992 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,258 degrees mean that there were 8.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 279 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 ($34,788) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,550) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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 2022, 0.47% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.896% 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 Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (23k), Some college (17.1k), and Bachelors Degree (16.8k).

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 Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY was $190,100 in 2023, which is 0.627 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $173,500 to $190,100, a 9.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY is 76.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY is $85,111. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY was NYC-Manhattan Community Districts 1 & 2--Financial District & Greenwich Village PUMA, NY with a value of $179,572, followed by Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY and Suffolk County (Northwest)--Huntington Town (South) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $177,181 and $171,948.

Housing

Property

$190,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,488

$31,394

Median Property Taxes

±$1,096

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 Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.7%

Homeownership

2023

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.7% of the housing units in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Monroe County (North & West) 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY was NYC-Manhattan Community Districts 1 & 2--Financial District & Greenwich Village PUMA, NY with a value of $179,572, followed by Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY and Suffolk County (Northwest)--Huntington Town (South) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $177,181 and $171,948.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Monroe County (North & West) 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.

$85,111

Median Household Income

± $2,828

40.9k

Number of Households

± 1,528

In 2023, the median household income of the 40.9k households in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY grew to $85,111 from the previous year's value of $82,871.

The following chart displays the households in Monroe County (North & West) 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

0.424

2022 Wage GINI in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY

0.422

2021 Wage GINI in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY

In 2022, the income inequality in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY was 0.424 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Worked At Home (11.1%)
Carpooled (6.65%)

In 2023, 78.4% of workers in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.1%) and those who carpooled to work (6.65%).

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

22.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.32% of the workforce in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY (8.42k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY is White, followed by Black 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

97% of the population of Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 54.7% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 0.578% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1174 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.508% decrease from the previous year (1180 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1218 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

1,174 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,174 patients per year. This represents a 0.508% decrease from the previous year (1,180 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.03%

Uninsured

54.7%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

0.578%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY declined by 12.5% from 3.47% to 3.03%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.