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STATE · ADMITTED 1788 · 2000 CENSUS

New York

18,976,457 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 $43,393. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $147,600.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,976,457
+5%since 1990
from 17,990,455 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
403 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 382 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.9
+6%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17.8M18.4M19.1M19.8M20.4M1990201020202024New York
202419.9M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,393
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,965 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,389
+42%since 1990
from $16,501 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $130,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $486 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
53.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 52.2% in 1990
47.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−14%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in New York on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(13,398,003)
Black15.9%(2,860,590)
Hispanic / Latino12%(2,151,743)
Asian3.8%(689,262)
Diversity Score65.3%(11,741,374)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62%(11,760,981)
Black14.8%(2,812,623)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(2,867,583)
Asian5.5%(1,035,926)
Diversity Score68.1%(12,914,579)
Diversity Score
68
+4%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 23.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.1%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
−15%since 1990
from 26.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 18,976,457 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in New York?

The typical household in New York earns about $43,393 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 $147,600, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in New York?

About 27.4% 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 14.6% of people in New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has New York grown since 1990?

Yes, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 986,002 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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