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New York County

New York · 1,694,251 residents · 22.658 sq mi
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New York County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,812. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,024,500. Households here earn about 26% more than the New York median. Despite a median home value of $1,024,500, the poverty rate sits 21% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,694,251
+10%since 2000
from 1,537,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74,775 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 67,843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+3%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.5M1.5M1.6M1.7M1.7M1990201020202024New York County
20241.6M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,812
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,030 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,771
+84%since 2000
from $42,922 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
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
$1,024,500
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,787
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $796 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
23.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
76.6% rent
Afford Score
11.4
+49%since 2000
from 7.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in New York County on RentDataNow
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(793,294)
Black11.8%(199,592)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(402,640)
Asian13%(219,624)
Other3.2%(54,114)
Diversity Score85.4%(1,447,127)
Segregation Score51.4%(871,644)
Diversity Score
85
+2%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
51
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
5.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
77.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
28.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$539,700−47%
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NEW YORK COUNTY VS
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Income$48,676−46%
Home value$529,500−48%
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Income$80,263−11%
Home value$905,000−12%
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NEW YORK COUNTY VS
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Income$86,136−4%
Home value$723,800−29%
Population2,358,182+42%
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Frequently asked

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

New York County, New York has about 1,694,251 residents according to the 2020 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 $89,812 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 $1,024,500, and the typical rent is about $1,787 a month.

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

About 62.2% 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 15.6% 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 206,715 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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