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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

New York Metro

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · 22 counties · 18,276,700 residents · 6,139.596 sq mi
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New York is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,427. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $221,460.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,276,700
+9%since 1990
from 16,818,080 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,977 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 2,739 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.7
+3%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16.5M17.5M18.5M19.4M20.4M1990201020202024New York
202419.8M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,427
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,917 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,247
+41%since 1990
from $18,670 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,460
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $216,751 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $599 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
51.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 51.0% in 1990
48.3% rent
Afford Score
4.3
−23%since 1990
from 5.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in New York on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69%(11,611,504)
Black18.9%(3,184,893)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(2,613,501)
Asian5%(845,203)
Diversity Score74.1%(12,454,053)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(9,750,806)
Black17%(3,110,375)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(3,564,262)
Asian7.4%(1,344,865)
Diversity Score77.8%(14,217,443)
Diversity Score
78
+5%since 1990
from 74 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 25.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
−10%since 1990
from 29.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

New YorkCENTRAL8,584,629NewarkCENTRAL323,808Jersey CityCENTRAL302,013LakewoodCENTRAL69,585White PlainsCENTRAL62,871New BrunswickCENTRAL57,133
What's inside

22 component counties

Kings CountyCENTRAL2,653,963Queens CountyCENTRAL2,358,182New York CountyCENTRAL1,664,862Suffolk CountyCENTRAL1,546,090Bronx CountyCENTRAL1,406,332Nassau CountyCENTRAL1,398,939Westchester CountyCENTRAL1,015,743Bergen CountyCENTRAL977,026Essex CountyCENTRAL896,379Middlesex CountyCENTRAL883,335Hudson CountyCENTRAL735,033Ocean CountyCENTRAL673,746Monmouth CountyCENTRAL651,035Union CountyCENTRAL601,863Passaic CountyCENTRAL531,624Morris CountyCENTRAL524,251Richmond CountyCENTRAL501,290Rockland CountyCENTRAL357,397Somerset CountyCENTRAL356,486Sussex County148,063Hunterdon County131,781Putnam CountyCENTRAL99,028
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ?

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has about 18,276,700 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ?

The typical household in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ earns about $51,427 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ expensive?

In New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, the median home is worth about $221,460, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ?

About 13.7% of people in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ live below the federal poverty line.

Has New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ grown since 1990?

Yes, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,458,620 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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