Village of the Branch, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Village of the Branch, New York Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Village of the Branch, New York had a total population of 1,903, the 649th largest village in New York, with a median household income of $173,958, which is 102% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 1.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 102% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in New York.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 1.5% — among the lowest in New York.

Village of the Branch Quick Facts

Population 1,903

Median Household Income $173,958

Median Home Value $705,900

Poverty Rate 1.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.1%

Median Age 47.0 years

Homeownership Rate 98.5%

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.4%

High School Graduation Rate 98.8%

Diversity Index 22/100

Population 1,903 649th of 1,289

Median Income $173,958 top 10%

Poverty Rate 1.5% 88% lower than national

Median Home Value $705,900 top 20%

How Village of the Branch Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,813	1,903	+5.0%
Median household income	$175,583	$173,958	-0.9%
Median home value	$656,500	$705,900	+7.5%

How Village of the Branch Compares

Median Household Income

Village of the Branch

$173,958

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Village of the Branch

$705,900

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 0.5%

$25K-$50K 3.9%

$50K-$100K 16.2%

$100K+ 79.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

0.0%

$10K-$15K

0.0%

$15K-$20K

0.5%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

1.8%

$35K-$40K

0.5%

$40K-$45K

0.7%

$45K-$50K

0.7%

$50K-$60K

0.4%

$60K-$75K

3.5%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

6.1%

$125K-$150K

12.5%

$150K-$200K

17.3%

$200K+

43.7%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

61.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 98.5%

Renter 1.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.1%

18-34

22.7%

35-54

18.8%

55-74

27.4%

75+

12.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Village of the Branch Rankings in New York

#649 Population of 1,289

#98 Median Income of 1,219

#166 Education of 1,288

#186 Home Value of 1,232

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Other Cities in Suffolk County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
West Babylon	43,570	$129,519	5.9%	$531,900
Coram	39,539	$105,220	7.5%	$452,100
Central Islip	38,373	$113,707	9.2%	$436,400
Commack	36,558	$169,792	4.2%	$678,200
Huntington Station	32,601	$135,477	7.2%	$578,000
Centereach	31,839	$132,240	5.3%	$514,800
Bay Shore	31,683	$105,618	10.2%	$492,200
Shirley	28,375	$112,788	6.5%	$424,900
Deer Park	27,990	$137,105	3.4%	$543,500
Lindenhurst	27,142	$130,128	5.7%	$521,500

Cities Similar to Village of the Branch

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
St. Bonaventure	1,976	N/A	$125,300	30.4%	19.3%
Crest View Heights	1,852	$167,083	$224,300	65.3%	1.0%
Northville	1,912	$159,018	$872,000	30.8%	13.1%
Yorktown Heights	1,966	$186,961	$618,400	57.1%	8.9%
Bellerose Terrace	2,006	$166,086	$592,400	32.5%	2.8%

Population Overview

Village of the Branch is a small community located in New York, within Suffolk County. The total population is 1,903. It ranks as the 649th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Village of the Branch is 47.0 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. 12.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Village of the Branch is $173,958. This is 102% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 115% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.5%. This is 89% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $705,900. Housing costs are 67% higher than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 98.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 81% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Village of the Branch has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Asian residents account for 4.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.4% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

64.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% higher than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.8%. Notably, 25.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Village of the Branch, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Village of the Branch, New York?

Village of the Branch, New York has a population of 1,903 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Village of the Branch, NY?

The median household income in Village of the Branch is $173,958, which is 115% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Village of the Branch, NY?

The poverty rate in Village of the Branch is 1.5%. This means approximately 27 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Village of the Branch, New York?

Village of the Branch's population is 88.4% White, 2.1% Black, 2.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 4.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Village of the Branch, NY?

The median home value in Village of the Branch is $705,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

How educated is Village of the Branch, New York?

64.4% of adults (25+) in Village of the Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 25.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.