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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

New York County

New York · 1,487,536 residents · 22.658 sq mi
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New York County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,262. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $470,700. Despite a median home value of $470,700, the poverty rate sits 55% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,487,536
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,537,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
65,652 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 67,843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.0
+1%vs 2000
vs 35.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1.5M1.5M1.6M1.7M1.7M1990201020202024New York County
20241.6M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,262
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,030 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,862
−35%vs 2000
vs $42,922 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$470,700
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $361,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$513
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $796 in 2000
US average: $450
17.9%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.1% in 2000
82.1% rent
14.6
+90%vs 2000
vs 7.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(703,873)
Black15.3%(234,698)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(417,816)
Asian9.3%(143,291)
Other0%
Diversity Score83.6%(1,284,460)
1990
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(868,120)
Black22%(327,684)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(380,697)
Asian7.4%(110,168)
Other12.2%(181,564)
Diversity Score87.4%(1,299,488)
87
+5%vs 2000
vs 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.2%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.3%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
20.1%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.5 min
+53%vs 2000
vs 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New York County, New York?

New York County, New York has about 1,487,536 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New York County, New York earns about $32,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New York County, New York expensive?

In New York County, New York, the median home is worth about $470,700, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in New York County, New York?

About 42.2% of adults age 25 and over in New York County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 20.5% of people in New York County, 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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