New York
StatePopulation: 19,571,216 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for New York from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — New York
- What is the median household income in New York?
- The median household income in New York is $84,578 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in New York?
- The poverty rate in New York is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in New York?
- $403,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in New York?
- The median gross rent in New York is $1,576 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of New York residents have a college degree?
- 39.6% of adults in New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
19,872,319
Median Income
$84,578
Median Home Value
$403,000
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
4.6%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$16,092 (+23.5%)
Home Value:
+$89,300 (+28.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.6 pp (-5.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.0 pp (+8.2%)
Unemployment:
+0.7 pp (+12.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
19,872,319
Median Age
39.0
Female
51.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 53.4%
Black 14.7%
Asian 8.9%
Two or More 8.9%
Other 9.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
3.7%
Indian
1.9%
Filipino
0.6%
Korean
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Japanese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
5.2%
Mexican
2.5%
Cuban
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$84,578
±$372
Per Capita Income
$131,918
Median Family Income
$105,060
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Child Poverty Rate
14.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
15.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.7%
$10–15k
4.1%
$15–25k
6.5%
$25–35k
6.2%
$35–50k
9.1%
$50–75k
13.8%
$75–100k
11.4%
$100–150k
16.8%
$150–200k
10.1%
$200k+
16.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
8,539,536
Owner-Occupied
54.3%
Renter-Occupied
45.7%
Vacancy Rate
10.2%
Median Home Value
$403,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,576
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
25.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
42.5%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+6.3%
5-Year
+54.3%
HPI (2025 Q4)
1,150.4
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.9%
$50–100k
6.0%
$100–200k
7.9%
$200–300k
13.7%
$300–500k
19.1%
$500k–$1M
28.9%
$1M+
12.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.1%
$500–1k
16.1%
$1–1.5k
22.7%
$1.5–2k
20.1%
$2–2.5k
13.8%
$2.5–3.5k
7.1%
$3.5k+
12.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
29.0%
1 vehicle
33.4%
2 vehicles
25.6%
3+
12.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
41.3%
Single-fam. att.
5.5%
2–4 units
9.7%
5–19 units
5.2%
20+ units
25.0%
Mobile home
2.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
30.5%
1940–1969
7.8%
1970–1999
9.8%
2000–2009
6.3%
2010+
4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
39.6%
Graduate Degree
17.5%
Some College / Associate
14.9%
Less Than High School
6.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
63.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
Work from Home
13.3%
Self-Employed
5.6%
Government Workers
16.3%
Private For-Profit
77.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.2%
Prof. Services
12.9%
Retail
9.7%
Arts/Entmt.
8.3%
Finance
8.0%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Construction
5.7%
Transportation
5.7%
Public Admin
4.8%
Information
2.8%
Wholesale
2.0%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Management
45.4%
Sales
19.3%
Food Prep
18.9%
Production
9.6%
Construction
6.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
32.8 min
Drove Alone
49.7%
Carpool
6.3%
Public Transit
22.4%
Work from Home
13.3%
Walked
5.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
7,668,956
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.6%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
6.3%
25–34
14.3%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
12.5%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
6.6%
75–84
10.1%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 20.7%
Working age (18–64): 79.3%
65 and over: 17.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
22.6%
Naturalized Citizen
59.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
13.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
48.6%
Asia
29.6%
Europe
15.3%
Africa
4.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.9%
With a Disability
12.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.9%
Uninsured
5.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
89.6%
Has a Computer
94.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023