New York
With a population of 20M, New York is the #4 most populous state in the U.S., spanning 62 counties. The median age of residents is 39.8 years. Households earn a median income of $85,974, 14% above the national median, with a poverty rate of 14.0% and a median home value of $423,800.
Demographics
New York has a population of 20M, making it the #4 most populous state. The median age is 39.8 years.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Language at Home
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in New York is $85,974, ranking #16 among all states. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.
Median Household Income Trend
Rankings →Income Distribution
Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in New York is $423,800. Renters pay a median of $1,621/mo and the homeownership rate is 54.3%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Household Type
Education
In New York, 40.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 19.4% above the national average, ranking #10 out of 52 states.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
Rankings →Health & Wellbeing
Life expectancy in New York is 79.5 years. 15.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.7% lack health insurance. 94.9% of residents have health insurance coverage (ACS). Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
12.5% of adults in New York smoke , 30.1% are obese , and 20.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 29.2 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in New York is 3.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 8.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 5.9 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
18.3% of children in New York live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 10.2 per 1,000 females age 15-19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in New York is 62.6%. The mean commute time is 36.0 min, which is 30.3% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
Rankings →Elections
In the 2024 presidential election, New York voted Democratic with a margin of 12.6%. The vote was 56.3% Dem / 43.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 10.6 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
Counties in New York
New York has 62 counties. The highest median income county is Nassau County at $146,202.
Highest Income Counties
| 1 | Nassau County | $146,202 |
| 2 | Suffolk County | $130,686 |
| 3 | Putnam County | $126,257 |
| 4 | Westchester County | $118,976 |
| 5 | Rockland County | $109,959 |
| 6 | New York County | $103,931 |
| 7 | Saratoga County | $100,787 |
| 8 | Dutchess County | $99,478 |
| 9 | Richmond County | $98,333 |
| 10 | Orange County | $97,178 |
Lowest Income Counties
| 62 | Bronx County | $48,676 |
| 61 | Chautauqua County | $58,351 |
| 60 | Cattaraugus County | $59,540 |
| 59 | Broome County | $62,616 |
| 58 | St. Lawrence County | $62,850 |
| 57 | Allegany County | $62,869 |
| 56 | Chenango County | $62,948 |
| 55 | Delaware County | $63,337 |
| 54 | Chemung County | $63,716 |
| 53 | Montgomery County | $64,943 |
All 62 Counties
About New York
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.