CITY · INCORPORATED 1898 · 1990 CENSUS
New York
New York · 7,322,564 residents · 300.457 sq mi
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New York has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,823. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $187,900. Despite a median home value of $187,900, the poverty rate sits 46% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
20248.5M
Section 02
Income & economy
$29,823
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,293 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$187,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $221,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in New York on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic35%(2,801,267)
Black24.5%(1,962,154)
Hispanic / Latino27%(2,160,554)
Asian9.7%(780,229)
Other0%
Diversity Score89.3%(7,147,652)
1990
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(3,831,907)
Black28.8%(2,107,137)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(1,737,927)
Asian7%(510,549)
Other11.9%(872,971)
Diversity Score89.7%(6,570,152)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
68.3%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in New York, New York?
New York, New York has about 7,322,564 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in New York, New York?
The typical household in New York, New York earns about $29,823 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is New York, New York expensive?
In New York, New York, the median home is worth about $187,900, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.
How educated are people in New York, New York?
About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in New York, New York?
About 19.3% of people in New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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