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New York County

New York · 1,585,873 residents · 22.658 sq mi
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New York County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,971. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $825,200. Despite a median home value of $825,200, the poverty rate sits 28% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,585,873
+3%since 2000
from 1,537,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69,992 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 67,843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+2%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.5M1.5M1.6M1.7M1.7M1990201020202024New York County
20241.6M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,971
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,030 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,149
+38%since 2000
from $42,922 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.601
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.1%
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
$825,200
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,234
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $796 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
13.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
77.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
12.7
+65%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48%(761,493)
Black12.9%(205,340)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(403,577)
Asian11.2%(177,624)
Other2.2%(35,380)
Diversity Score84.2%(1,335,809)
Diversity Score
84
+1%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
6.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
58.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
21.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
77.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.5%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
28.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.7%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$529,500−36%
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Home value$723,800−12%
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Frequently asked

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

New York County, New York has about 1,585,873 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New York County, New York earns about $64,971 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 $825,200, and the typical rent is about $1,234 a month.

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

About 57.0% 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 17.8% 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 98,337 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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