STATE · ADMITTED 1788 · 1990 CENSUS
New York
17,990,455 residents · 62 counties · 1291 cities · 5,397 census tracts
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New York has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,965. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $130,400.
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
202419.9M
Section 02
Income & economy
$32,965
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,393 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$130,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $147,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic62%(11,760,981)
Black14.8%(2,812,623)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(2,867,583)
Asian5.5%(1,035,926)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.1%(12,914,579)
1990
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(13,398,003)
Black15.9%(2,860,590)
Hispanic / Latino12%(2,151,743)
Asian3.8%(689,262)
Other5.8%(1,042,600)
Diversity Score65.3%(11,741,374)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
74.8%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community
No data for the years selected.
Section 02
Largest cities
1.New York8,584,629
2.Buffalo274,613
3.Yonkers212,603
4.Rochester206,108
5.Syracuse144,896
6.Albany101,698
7.New Rochelle85,864
8.Cheektowaga76,056
9.Mount Vernon72,304
10.Schenectady69,471
11.Utica62,978
12.White Plains62,871
Frequently asked
How many people live in New York?
New York has about 17,990,455 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in New York?
The typical household in New York earns about $32,965 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is New York expensive?
In New York, the median home is worth about $130,400, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.
How educated are people in New York?
About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in New York?
About 13.0% of people in New York live below the federal poverty line.
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