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Kings County

New York · 2,504,700 residents · 69.377 sq mi
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Kings County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,567. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $562,400. Despite a median home value of $562,400, the poverty rate sits 59% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,504,700
+2%since 2000
from 2,465,326 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36,103 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 35,535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
+3%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.3M2.4M2.5M2.6M2.8M1990201020202024Kings County
20242.6M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,567
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,135 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,605
+41%since 2000
from $16,775 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$562,400
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,021
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
72.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
12.9
+81%since 2000
from 7.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(854,532)
Black34.4%(848,583)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(487,878)
Asian7.5%(184,291)
Other0%
Diversity Score86.8%(2,140,930)
2010
White, non-Hispanic35.7%(893,306)
Black31.9%(799,066)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(496,285)
Asian10.4%(260,129)
Other1.7%(43,109)
Diversity Score89.7%(2,247,345)
Diversity Score
90
+3%since 2000
from 87 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.6 min
+28%since 2000
from 32.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
19.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
60.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
56.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
37.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Kings County to nearby counties

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Income$86,136+98%
Home value$723,800+29%
Population2,358,182−11%
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KINGS COUNTY VS
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Income$91,795+111%
Home value$539,700−4%
Population735,033−72%
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KINGS COUNTY VS
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Income$103,931+139%
Home value$1,090,500+94%
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KINGS COUNTY VS
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Income$98,333+126%
Home value$675,500+20%
Population501,290−81%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kings County, New York?

Kings County, New York has about 2,504,700 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kings County, New York earns about $43,567 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 $562,400, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in Kings County, New York?

About 28.8% 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 22.0% 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 204,036 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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