New York County, New York
NY · FIPS 36061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,629,477 | — | #22 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $103,931 | +38.3% | #133 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.9 years | 0.0% | #2,405 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $1.1M | +286.8% | #9 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,197 | +88.9% | #20 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | +31.1% | #2,220 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
New York County has a population of 1,629,477, making it the #22 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.9 years, which is 0.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in New York County is $103,931, ranking #133 out of 3,222 counties — 38.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 16.5% and unemployment stands at 7.6%.
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The median home value in New York County is $1.1M (+286.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,197/mo and the homeownership rate is 25.1%.
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95.8% of residents in New York County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
About New York County, New York
New York County, New York has a total population of 1,629,477, making it the 22nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in New York County is 38.9 years.
The median household income in New York County is $103,931, which ranks #133 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6%.
The median home value in New York County is $1.1M, 286.8% above the national median. Renters in New York County pay a median gross rent of $2,197 per month. The homeownership rate is 25.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In New York County, 64.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 90.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.5 min.
New York County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 45.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (12.5%).
All data for New York 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.