NEIGHBORHOOD
Harlem (South)
New York · New York · 48,446 residents · 0.518 sq mi
The short version
Harlem (South) has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,622. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,207,269. Despite a median home value of $1,207,269, the poverty rate sits 48% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up Harlem (South); 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 38.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
48,446
Population density
93,525 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,622
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$62,438
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.6%
Information5.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
Public administration5.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
Retail trade3.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,207,269
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,752
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.4%
77.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(12,888)
Black42.4%(20,545)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(9,126)
Asian5.5%(2,644)
Other6.7%(3,243)
Diversity Score88.3%(42,780)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(12,888)
Black42.4%(20,545)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(9,126)
Asian5.5%(2,644)
Other6.7%(3,243)
Diversity Score88.3%(42,780)
Diversity Score
88
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
55.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
7.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
52.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
73.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
Female
52.4%
Foreign born
26.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Harlem (South), New York, New York?
Harlem (South), New York, New York has about 48,446 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Harlem (South), New York, New York?
The typical household in Harlem (South), New York, New York earns about $76,622 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Harlem (South), New York, New York expensive?
In Harlem (South), New York, New York, the median home is worth about $1,207,269, and the typical rent is about $1,752 a month.
How educated are people in Harlem (South), New York, New York?
About 55.1% of adults age 25 and over in Harlem (South), New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Harlem (South), New York, New York?
About 18.4% of people in Harlem (South), New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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