Demographics & People — Medford, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 25,681 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~22,800 |
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| Median Age | 39.6 |
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| Total Households | 8,074 |
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| Family Households | 6,049 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.14 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,074 |
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| Black or African American | 2,058 |
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| Asian | 768 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7,552 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 7,219 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 6,759 |
| Italian | 5,735 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,725 |
| Hispanic: South American | 3,388 |
| Irish | 3,368 |
| Hispanic: Ecuadorian | 2,919 |
| German | 2,717 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,425 |
| American | 1,212 |
Language
| English Only | 16,868 |
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| Spanish | 5,644 |
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| Population 5+ | 24,484 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,025 |
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| Population 18+ | 19,534 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Medford, New York.
