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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Yonkers

New York · 188,082 residents · 18.006 sq mi
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Yonkers is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,376. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $225,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
188,082
−4%vs 2000
vs 196,086 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,446 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 10,890 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 35.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
186K193K200K207K214K1990201020202024Yonkers
2024210K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,376
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,663 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,484
−23%vs 2000
vs $22,793 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.0%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $214,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $735 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
43.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.2% in 2000
56.4% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+29%vs 2000
vs 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(99,346)
Black15.4%(30,164)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(50,852)
Asian4.7%(9,290)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.3%(153,439)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(143,878)
Black14.1%(26,465)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(30,600)
Asian2.9%(5,498)
Other6.5%(12,241)
Diversity Score66.1%(124,401)
Diversity Score
66
−15%vs 2000
vs 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.6%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
8.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Neighborhoods in Yonkers

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yonkers, New York?

Yonkers, New York has about 188,082 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Yonkers, New York earns about $36,376 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yonkers, New York expensive?

In Yonkers, New York, the median home is worth about $225,700, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Yonkers, New York?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Yonkers, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yonkers, New York?

About 11.0% of people in Yonkers, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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