NEIGHBORHOOD
Lower East Side
New York · New York · 40,422 residents · 0.47 sq mi
The short version
Lower East Side has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,082. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $903,448. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $903,448, the poverty rate sits 92% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up Lower East Side; 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 39.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
24% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
40,422
Population density
86,004 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,082
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$55,580
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11%
Public administration8.7%
Information7.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Retail trade1.7%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$903,448
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,486
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.7%
76.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(14,289)
Black10%(4,057)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(11,022)
Asian21.9%(8,853)
Other5.4%(2,201)
Diversity Score92.5%(37,374)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(14,289)
Black10%(4,057)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(11,022)
Asian21.9%(8,853)
Other5.4%(2,201)
Diversity Score92.5%(37,374)
Diversity Score
92
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
9.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
48.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
77.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Foreign born
31.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Lower East Side, New York, New York?
Lower East Side, New York, New York has about 40,422 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Lower East Side, New York, New York?
The typical household in Lower East Side, New York, New York earns about $72,082 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lower East Side, New York, New York expensive?
In Lower East Side, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $903,448, and the typical rent is about $1,486 a month.
How educated are people in Lower East Side, New York, New York?
About 45.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lower East Side, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lower East Side, New York, New York?
About 23.9% of people in Lower East Side, 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