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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Yonkers

New York · 196,086 residents · 18.006 sq mi
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Yonkers has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,663. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $214,100. Despite a median home value of $214,100, the poverty rate sits 25% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

196,086
+4%since 1990
from 188,082 in 1990
1990 – 2025
10,890 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 10,446 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
186K193K200K207K214K1990201020202024Yonkers
2024210K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,663
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,376 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,793
+30%since 1990
from $17,484 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.5%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$214,100
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$735
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $522 in 1990
US average: $602
43.2%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 43.6% in 1990
56.8% rent
4.8
−23%since 1990
from 6.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(143,878)
Black14.1%(26,465)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(30,600)
Asian2.9%(5,498)
Diversity Score66.1%(124,401)
2000
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(99,346)
Black15.4%(30,164)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(50,852)
Asian4.7%(9,290)
Diversity Score78.3%(153,439)
78
+18%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.7%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
−13%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yonkers, New York?

Yonkers, New York has about 196,086 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Yonkers, New York earns about $44,663 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 $214,100, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Yonkers, New York?

About 24.8% 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 15.5% of people in Yonkers, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yonkers, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Yonkers, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,004 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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