Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY

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2020 Population

128,662

0.175% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

36.3

0.833% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

17%

6.13% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$59,621

4.68% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$538,600

4.14% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

48,442

1.85% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY had a population of 129k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $59,621. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY grew from 128,437 to 128,662, a 0.175% increase and its median household income grew from $56,958 to $59,621, a 4.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (35.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (33.2%), White (Hispanic) (10.5%), Other (Hispanic) (6.99%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.27%).

30.7% of the households in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel 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.

90.2% of the residents in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in NYC-Queens Community District 14--Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY are Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid (19 degrees awarded in 2021), Yeshiva of Far Rockaway Derech Ayson Rabbinical Seminary (5 degrees), and Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh (0 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY was $538,600, and the homeownership rate was 37.1%.

Most people in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 49.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY was 1 car per household.

Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY borders Tinton Falls Borough (South) PUMA, NJ, Oyster Bay Town (South) PUMA, NY, Hempstead Town (Southwest) & Long Beach City PUMA, NY, Tottenville, Great Kills & Annadale PUMA, NY, Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY, Brighton Beach & Coney Island PUMA, NY, Queens Village, Cambria Heights & Rosedale PUMA, NY, and Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY is home to a population of 129k people, from which 90.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 27.9% of Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (35.9k people).

In 2020, there were 1.06 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.4k people) in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 13.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY are Spanish (20,715 households), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (2,057 households), and Russian (2,044 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,527

Women

52.5%

61,093

Men

47.5%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 128,620 inhabitants, with 47.5% men, and 52.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

90.2%

2020 Citizenship

90.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 90.2% of Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY was 90.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
45.4k ± 2.99k
White (Non-Hispanic)
42.8k ± 2.51k
White (Hispanic)
13.5k ± 1.93k

23.2%

Hispanic Population

29.8k people

23.2% of the people in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY are hispanic (29.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
4,466 ± 1,612 people
Dominican Republic
3,258 ± 1,383 people
Guyana
3,006 ± 1,330 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY was Jamaica, the natal country of 4,466 Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 3,258 and Guyana with 3,006.

Foreign-Born Population

27.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

35.9k people

27%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

34.7k people

As of 2020, 27.9% of Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY residents (35.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY was 27%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
20,715 households (17.5%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
2,057 households (1.74%)
Russian
2,044 households (1.73%)

30.7% of the households in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY was Spanish. 17.5% of the households in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel 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
956 ± 255
Gulf War (1990s)
589 ± 177
Gulf War (2001-)
399 ± 177

Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY employs 48.4k people. The largest industries in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (4,710 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,362 people), and Construction (2,975 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($230,395), Offices of dentists ($166,032), and Travel arrangements & reservation services ($116,149).

Males in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,422. The income inequality in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.451, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,002

Women

53.7%

22,440

Men

46.3%

The workforce of Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY in 2020 was 48,442 people, with 53.7% woman, and 46.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

48.4k

2020 Value

−1.85%

1 Year decline

± −1.85%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −1.85%, from 49.4k employees to 48.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY, are Registered nurses (1,641 people), Home health aides (1,531 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,500 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

48.4k

2020 Value

−1.85%

1 Year decline

± −1.85%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −1.85%, from 49.4k employees to 48.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,710 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,362 people), and Construction (2,975 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,599

Median earning men ± $2,611

$35,113

Median earning women ± $2,050

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($73,728), Information ($65,399), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,007).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Construction ($66,292), Public Administration ($61,193), and Information ($53,864).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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

Showing data for New York.

$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 Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

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 Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY awarded 24 degrees. The student population of Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 506 male students and 0 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY are White (24 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid (19 and 79.2%), Yeshiva of Far Rockaway Derech Ayson Rabbinical Seminary (5 and 20.8%), and Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh (0 and 0%).

The median tuition cost in NYC-Queens Community District 14--Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $10,600.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 506 (100% men and 0% 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 506 students enrolled in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY, 100% men and 0% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 496 records, of which 0% were women and 100% men.

Completions

Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in NYC-Queens Community District 14--Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in NYC-Queens Community District 14--Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid
19 degrees awarded
Yeshiva of Far Rockaway Derech Ayson Rabbinical Seminary
5 degrees awarded
Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh
0 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid with 19 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 24 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY, which is NaNy times more than the 0 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 24 degrees mean that there were NaNy times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 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 ($10,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($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 2020, 1.51% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.34% 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 Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (25.1k), Secondary Education (18.8k), and Some college (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 Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY was $538,600 in 2020, which is 2.34 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $517,200 to $538,600, a 4.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY is 37.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 49.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY is $59,621. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $153,924, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $146,985 and $144,352.

Housing

Property

$538,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$20,927

$16,017

Median Property Taxes

±$969

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 Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

37.1%

Homeownership

2020

70.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 37.1% of the housing units in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 36.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $153,924, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $146,985 and $144,352.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel 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.

$59,621

Median Household Income

± $3,199

43.1k

Number of Households

± 1,791

In 2020, the median household income of the 43.1k households in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY grew to $59,621 from the previous year's value of $56,958.

The following chart displays the households in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY

0.451

2019 Wage GINI in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY

In 2020, the income inequality in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.208% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (47.6%)
Public Transit (35.9%)
Walked (5.29%)

In 2020, 47.6% of workers in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (35.9%) and those who walked to work (5.29%).

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

49.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (49.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 19% of the workforce in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel 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 Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY (21.2k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY is Black, followed by White 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

93% of the population of Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 41% on employee plans, 31.9% on Medicaid, 7.84% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.418% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

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

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

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 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.03%

Uninsured

41%

Employer Coverage

31.9%

Medicaid

7.84%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

0.418%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY grew by 2.31% from 6.88% to 7.03%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.