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New York

20,201,249 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 $71,117. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $325,000.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,201,249
+6%since 2000
from 18,976,457 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
429 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+9%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17.8M18.4M19.1M19.8M20.4M1990201020202024New York
202419.9M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,117
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,898
+75%since 2000
from $23,389 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,315
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
48.7% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+34%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in New York on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(10,598,907)
Black13.7%(2,759,022)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(3,948,032)
Asian9.5%(1,916,329)
Other3.2%(655,358)
Diversity Score80.8%(16,327,527)
Diversity Score
81
+19%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
29.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.6%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
22.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 20,201,249 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New York?

The typical household in New York earns about $71,117 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 $325,000, and the typical rent is about $1,315 a month.

How educated are people in New York?

About 37.5% 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 13.6% 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 2,210,794 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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