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The Gordon Heights CDP(1) had a population of 4,230 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Gordon Heights ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in New York. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Gordon Heights is located at latitude 40.8587 and longitude -72.9707 in Suffolk County. The formal boundaries for the Gordon Heights Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 1.7 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Suffolk County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Gordon Heights Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Gordon Heights Census Designated Place is located within Town of Brookhaven, a minor civil division (MCD) of Suffolk County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,230 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,482 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 63 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $106,828 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,999 |
| Median Home Value | $382,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,239 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 962 (77.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 210 (16.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 67 (5.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,172 |
| Average Household Size | 3.55 |
| Family Households | 1,045 (89.2%) |
The table below compares Gordon Heights to the other 1,291 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New York by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 397 | 69th |
| Population Density | # 345 | 73rd |
| Median Household Income | # 443 | 66th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1078 | 17th |
| Diversity Index | # 81 | 94th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New York Census Data Comparison Tool.
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