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New York

New York · 8,804,190 residents · 300.457 sq mi
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New York has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,046. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $635,200. Despite a median home value of $635,200, the poverty rate sits 35% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,804,190
+10%since 2000
from 8,008,278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29,303 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 26,654 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+8%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7.2M7.6M8.1M8.5M9.0M1990201020202024New York
20248.5M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,046
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,293 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,625
+86%since 2000
from $22,402 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$635,200
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $221,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,489
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $705 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
29.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
70.2% rent
Afford Score
9.5
+64%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.9%(2,719,856)
Black20.2%(1,776,891)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(2,490,350)
Asian15.6%(1,373,502)
Other3.6%(313,598)
Diversity Score93.9%(8,263,987)
Diversity Score
94
+5%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 29.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
22.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
54.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
36.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Neighborhoods in New York

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New York, New York?

New York, New York has about 8,804,190 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New York, New York?

The typical household in New York, New York earns about $67,046 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 $635,200, and the typical rent is about $1,489 a month.

How educated are people in New York, New York?

About 39.1% 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 17.3% of people in New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has New York, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, New York, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,481,626 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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