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Kings County

New York · 2,465,326 residents · 69.377 sq mi
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Kings County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,135. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $229,200. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the New York median. Despite a median home value of $229,200, the poverty rate sits 102% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,465,326
+7%since 1990
from 2,300,664 in 1990
1990 – 2025
35,535 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 33,162 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
+2%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2.3M2.4M2.5M2.6M2.8M1990201020202024Kings County
20242.6M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,135
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,684 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,775
+35%since 1990
from $12,388 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$229,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $194,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$672
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $477 in 1990
US average: $602
27.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 26.1% in 1990
72.9% rent
7.1
−6%since 1990
from 7.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(1,079,762)
Black38%(873,620)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(447,605)
Asian4.8%(111,148)
Diversity Score88.6%(2,039,099)
2000
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(854,532)
Black34.4%(848,583)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(487,878)
Asian7.5%(184,291)
Diversity Score86.8%(2,140,930)
87
−2%since 1990
from 89 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.8%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.8%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.5 min
−8%since 1990
from 35.2 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 Kings County, New York?

Kings County, New York has about 2,465,326 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Kings County, New York earns about $32,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kings County, New York expensive?

In Kings County, New York, the median home is worth about $229,200, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Kings County, New York?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kings County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kings County, New York?

About 25.1% of people in Kings County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kings County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Kings County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 164,662 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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