NEIGHBORHOOD
Port Richmond
New York · New York · 20,577 residents · 1.31 sq mi
The short version
Port Richmond is a neighborhood of 20,577 people in New York. 31% of people here were born outside the United States. Density works out to 15,756 people per square mile. The average commute runs 41 minutes. Owners hold 52% of the housing stock. Median home value sits at $583,202. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Port Richmond; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
20,577
Population density
15,756 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.31 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,775
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,244
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
Wholesale trade11.8%
Finance & insurance8.6%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
Other services3.1%
Public administration1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Retail trade0.8%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$583,202
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,853
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.4%
47.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.21 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic18%(3,709)
Black21.8%(4,477)
Hispanic / Latino49.7%(10,223)
Asian7.3%(1,512)
Other3.2%(656)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18%(3,709)
Black21.8%(4,477)
Hispanic / Latino49.7%(10,223)
Asian7.3%(1,512)
Other3.2%(656)
Diversity Score
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Foreign born
31.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Port Richmond, New York, New York?
Port Richmond, New York, New York has about 20,577 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Port Richmond, New York, New York?
The typical household in Port Richmond, New York, New York earns about $81,775 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Port Richmond, New York, New York expensive?
In Port Richmond, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $583,202, and the typical rent is about $1,853 a month.
How educated are people in Port Richmond, New York, New York?
About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Port Richmond, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Port Richmond, New York, New York?
About 19.7% of people in Port Richmond, 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