Kings County, New York
NY · FIPS 36047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,631,580 | — | #8 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,263 | +6.8% | #575 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.5 years | -6.2% | #2,813 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $905,000 | +221.0% | #16 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,833 | +57.6% | #85 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | +51.9% | #2,584 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kings County has a population of 2,631,580, making it the #8 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.5 years, which is 6.2% below the national median.
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The median household income in Kings County is $80,263, ranking #575 out of 3,222 counties — 6.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 19.1% and unemployment stands at 7.9%.
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The median home value in Kings County is $905,000 (+221.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,833/mo and the homeownership rate is 29.5%.
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94.2% of residents in Kings County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Kings County, New York
Kings County, New York has a total population of 2,631,580, making it the 8th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kings County is 36.5 years, which is 6.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kings County is $80,263, which ranks #575 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9%.
The median home value in Kings County is $905,000, 221.0% above the national median. Renters in Kings County pay a median gross rent of $1,833 per month. The homeownership rate is 29.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kings County, 42.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 46.4 min.
Kings County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 36.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (26.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.0%).
All data for Kings County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.