Village · New York
Suffern, New York
Suffern, village, in Rockland County, New York. Suffern had 11,796 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,441 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,441 (±31). GEOID 3671894.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,796
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,441 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,441 ±31
Median household income
$104,607
±$13,960 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$382,100
±$29,746 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$2,091
±$179 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Suffern and what county is it in?
Suffern is a village in Rockland County, New York. It covers 2.1 square miles of land, 5,456 residents per square mile in 2020.
Suffern is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Suffern lies entirely within the Town of Ramapo, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Suffern, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,796 people lived in Suffern on July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 11,441 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,441 (±31).
| Measure | Suffern | Rockland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,441 ±31 | 341,883 | +498 |
| Households | 4,600 ±307 | 103,879 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.16 | 3.22 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,784 ±308 | 108,945 | no clear change |
Suffern's population since 2000
From 11,006 in 2000 to 11,796 in 2025: up 7.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Suffern as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Suffern?
The median resident of Suffern is 40.7 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 19.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.8%. 22.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Suffern | Rockland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 ±3.5 | 34.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.5% ±2.8 pts | 29.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.3% ±2.9 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Male | 47.3% ±2.9 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.8% ±4.8 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.5% ±5.4 pts | 59.7% | −10.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.0% ±6.1 pts | 10.2% | +9.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±2.5 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.8% ±4.2 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.6% ±5.8 pts | 44.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.6% ±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1% ±2.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0% ±1.9 pts | 4.1% | −3.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.3% ±2.6 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.2% ±4.5 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.7% ±3.2 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.1% ±3.6 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Suffern earn?
Half of Suffern's 4,600 households earn less than $104,607 a year (±$13,960), against $109,959 in Rockland County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $100,726 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Suffern | Rockland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,607 ±$13,960 | $109,959 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $121,320 ±$10,218 | $148,075 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,242 ±$4,247 | $45,570 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.1% ±2.5 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.7% ±4.0 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.7% ±4.2 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% ±1.7 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.8% ±3.0 pts | 87.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Suffern?
Owners occupy 67.4% of Suffern's occupied homes and renters 32.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $382,100 by its owner (±$29,746). The median renter pays $2,091 a month including utilities, and 39.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Suffern | Rockland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $382,100 ±$29,746 | $596,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,091 ±$179 | $1,901 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.2% ±11.2 pts | 52.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,956 ±$232 | $3,641 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.4% ±5.5 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.6% ±5.5 pts | 32.1% | – |
| Housing units | 4,784 ±308 | 108,945 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9% ±2.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 28.3% ±3.8 pts | 57.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.2% ±1.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.8% ±3.7 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.8% ±2.8 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Suffern building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Suffern in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Suffern work and get to work?
76.9% of Suffern's workers drive alone and 12.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Suffern | Rockland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.9% ±4.4 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±2.4 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.9% ±4.0 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6% ±2.3 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.4% ±1.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.7% ±2.7 pts | 13.4% | +8.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.7 min ±2.1 | 29.7 min | −5.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Suffern?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Suffern (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $95,625 (Tract 120) to $112,357 (Tract 119.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 120Rockland County | 4,224 | $95,625 |
| Tract 119.01Rockland County | 3,695 | $111,958 |
| Tract 119.02Rockland County | 3,522 | $112,357 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Suffern) · Census block assignment files
How does Suffern compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Suffern is the 2,864th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 73rd-most populous of 594 in New York.
Suffern ranks 474th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 73rd | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 105th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 123rd | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 474th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 553rd | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 472nd | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 254th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 1,039th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 488th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,126th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,245th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 670th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 597th | 1,652 |
Suffern's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Suffern with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Suffern?
12 of the 57 figures for Suffern on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Suffern are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Suffern.