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Kings County

New York · 2,736,074 residents · 69.377 sq mi
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Kings County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,973. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $734,800. Despite a median home value of $734,800, the poverty rate sits 50% 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 35.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,736,074
+11%since 2000
from 2,465,326 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39,438 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 35,535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+6%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.3M2.4M2.5M2.6M2.8M1990201020202024Kings County
20242.6M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,973
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,135 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,295
+116%since 2000
from $16,775 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
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
$734,800
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,483
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
26.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
73.5% rent
Afford Score
11.5
+61%since 2000
from 7.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Kings County on RentDataNow
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.4%(968,427)
Black26.7%(729,696)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(516,426)
Asian13.6%(370,776)
Other3.6%(98,675)
Diversity Score92.3%(2,525,546)
Segregation Score55%(1,505,545)
Diversity Score
92
+6%since 2000
from 87 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
55
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 32.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
18.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
55.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
35.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$86,136+35%
Home value$723,800−1%
Population2,358,182−11%
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KINGS COUNTY VS
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Income$91,795+43%
Home value$539,700−27%
Population735,033−72%
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KINGS COUNTY VS
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Income$103,931+62%
Home value$1,090,500+48%
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KINGS COUNTY VS
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Income$98,333+54%
Home value$675,500−8%
Population501,290−81%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kings County, New York?

Kings County, New York has about 2,736,074 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kings County, New York earns about $63,973 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 $734,800, and the typical rent is about $1,483 a month.

How educated are people in Kings County, New York?

About 38.8% 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 19.2% 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 435,410 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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