Most residents in poverty, New York counties

New York counties with the most residents living below the poverty line, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of people, not the poverty rate. This list covers the 62 counties in New York that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 62 is 12,640. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Putnam County, NY, up 11 places to #42.