NEIGHBORHOOD
South Jamaica
New York · New York · 42,675 residents · 1.358 sq mi
The short version
South Jamaica has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,843. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $657,054. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 14 census tracts that make up South Jamaica; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
42,675
Population density
31,425 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,843
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,168
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.7%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
Information9.6%
Wholesale trade7.2%
Other services6.8%
Public administration3.1%
Retail trade2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$657,054
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,673
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.5%
52.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(368)
Black49.6%(21,162)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(6,873)
Asian21.7%(9,251)
Other11.8%(5,021)
Diversity Score83.4%(35,593)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(368)
Black49.6%(21,162)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(6,873)
Asian21.7%(9,251)
Other11.8%(5,021)
Diversity Score83.4%(35,593)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
43.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
28.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Foreign born
44.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Home value$746,947+14%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in South Jamaica, New York, New York?
South Jamaica, New York, New York has about 42,675 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South Jamaica, New York, New York?
The typical household in South Jamaica, New York, New York earns about $75,843 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is South Jamaica, New York, New York expensive?
In South Jamaica, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $657,054, and the typical rent is about $1,673 a month.
How educated are people in South Jamaica, New York, New York?
About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Jamaica, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South Jamaica, New York, New York?
About 13.8% of people in South 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