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New York

19,378,102 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 $55,603. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $303,900.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,378,102
+2%since 2000
from 18,976,457 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
411 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+6%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17.8M18.4M19.1M19.8M20.4M1990201020202024New York
202419.9M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,603
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,393 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,948
+32%since 2000
from $23,389 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,900
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$977
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
46.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+61%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(11,304,247)
Black14.4%(2,783,857)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(3,416,922)
Asian7.3%(1,406,194)
Other2.1%(400,253)
Diversity Score74.9%(14,522,171)
Diversity Score
75
+10%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
26.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
28.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.9%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
21.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 19,378,102 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New York?

The typical household in New York earns about $55,603 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 $303,900, and the typical rent is about $977 a month.

How educated are people in New York?

About 32.1% 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 14.2% 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 1,387,647 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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