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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

New York Metro

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · 22 counties · 20,081,935 residents · 6,139.596 sq mi
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New York is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,266. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $541,143.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,081,935
+10%since 2000
from 18,276,700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,271 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+9%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16.5M17.5M18.5M19.4M20.4M1990201020202024New York
202419.8M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,266
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,427 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,004
+71%since 2000
from $26,247 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$541,143
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $221,460 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,547
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $789 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
50.5% rent
Afford Score
6.4
+49%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in New York on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(9,750,806)
Black17%(3,110,375)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(3,564,262)
Asian7.4%(1,344,865)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.8%(14,217,443)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(8,666,801)
Black14.9%(2,995,580)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(5,060,908)
Asian12.4%(2,487,918)
Other3%(603,317)
Diversity Score88%(17,669,589)
Segregation Score56%(11,247,572)
Diversity Score
88
+13%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
56
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
48.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
29.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
29.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 20,081,935 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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 $84,266 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 $541,143, and the typical rent is about $1,547 a month.

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

About 41.1% 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 12.4% 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 3,263,855 residents, a change of about 19 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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