NEIGHBORHOOD
Jamaica
New York · New York · 56,742 residents · 1.678 sq mi
The short version
Jamaica has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,533. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $767,056. Despite a median home value of $767,056, the poverty rate sits 47% 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 Jamaica; 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 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
56,742
Population density
33,815 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$61,533
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,327
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
Finance & insurance10.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
Wholesale trade7.8%
Other services5%
Retail trade3.5%
Public administration2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$767,056
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,819
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.6%
79.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(2,561)
Black18.3%(10,388)
Hispanic / Latino34.1%(19,345)
Asian32%(18,180)
Other11%(6,268)
Diversity Score91.7%(52,015)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(2,561)
Black18.3%(10,388)
Hispanic / Latino34.1%(19,345)
Asian32%(18,180)
Other11%(6,268)
Diversity Score91.7%(52,015)
Diversity Score
92
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
21.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
55.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
54.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Foreign born
58.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
35.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Jamaica
Downtown
Pop 53,855
Parkway
Pop 56,614
Williamsbridge-Olinville
Pop 57,663
Wilmington
Pop 52,730
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JAMAICA VS
Downtown
Income$61,418same
Home value$781,722+2%
Population53,855−5%
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JAMAICA VS
Parkway
Income$58,999−4%
Home value$339,779−56%
Population56,614same
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JAMAICA VS
Williamsbridge-Olinville
Income$57,656−6%
Home value$578,932−25%
Population57,663+2%
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JAMAICA VS
Wilmington
Income$63,674+3%
Home value$652,094−15%
Population52,730−7%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Jamaica, New York, New York?
Jamaica, New York, New York has about 56,742 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Jamaica, New York, New York?
The typical household in Jamaica, New York, New York earns about $61,533 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Jamaica, New York, New York expensive?
In Jamaica, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $767,056, and the typical rent is about $1,819 a month.
How educated are people in Jamaica, New York, New York?
About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jamaica, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Jamaica, New York, New York?
About 18.3% of people in Jamaica, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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New YorkDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024