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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

New York County

New York · 1,537,195 residents · 22.658 sq mi
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New York County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,030. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $361,100. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $361,100, the poverty rate sits 61% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,537,195
+3%since 1990
from 1,487,536 in 1990
1990 – 2025
67,843 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 65,652 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
−1%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1.5M1.5M1.6M1.7M1.7M1990201020202024New York County
20241.6M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,030
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,262 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$42,922
+54%since 1990
from $27,862 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$361,100
−42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $470,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$796
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $513 in 1990
US average: $602
20.1%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
79.9% rent
7.7
−47%since 1990
from 14.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

49.4%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 42.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
23.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−35%since 1990
from 29.5 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 New York County, New York?

New York County, New York has about 1,537,195 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New York County, New York earns about $47,030 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 $361,100, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

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

About 49.4% 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 20.0% of people in New York County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has New York County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, New York County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 49,659 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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