NEIGHBORHOOD
Harlem (North)
New York · New York · 86,565 residents · 0.854 sq mi
The short version
Harlem (North) has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,941. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $782,321. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the New York median. Despite a median home value of $782,321, the poverty rate sits 143% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 15 census tracts that make up Harlem (North); the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
86,565
Population density
101,364 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$48,941
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$38,627
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.9%
Other services6.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Public administration5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Retail trade3.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$782,321
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,369
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.7%
87.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(8,434)
Black53.1%(46,000)
Hispanic / Latino28%(24,233)
Asian3.3%(2,877)
Other5.8%(5,021)
Diversity Score78.2%(67,661)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(8,434)
Black53.1%(46,000)
Hispanic / Latino28%(24,233)
Asian3.3%(2,877)
Other5.8%(5,021)
Diversity Score78.2%(67,661)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
7.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
62.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
78.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
Female
52.7%
Foreign born
23.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Harlem (North), New York, New York?
Harlem (North), New York, New York has about 86,565 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Harlem (North), New York, New York?
The typical household in Harlem (North), New York, New York earns about $48,941 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Harlem (North), New York, New York expensive?
In Harlem (North), New York, New York, the median home is worth about $782,321, and the typical rent is about $1,369 a month.
How educated are people in Harlem (North), New York, New York?
About 34.4% of adults age 25 and over in Harlem (North), New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Harlem (North), New York, New York?
About 30.3% of people in Harlem (North), New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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