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New York · State profile

19,852,366people

Median Income
$85,974
Median Home Value
$423,800

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Population trend

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B02001, B03003

Income Profile

Median Household Income
$85,974
Mean Household Income
$128,247

Income Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S1902, S1903, B19013, B19113

Sex Distribution

Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%

Population Split

Male48.8%
Female51.2%

The sex distribution of a population provides insight into the demographic balance of a community. Significant skews in this ratio can be influenced by local industries (e.g., military bases, mining, or tech hubs), educational institutions, or migration patterns. Understanding this balance is essential for planning public health initiatives and social services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Ancestry

Italian10.9%
Irish10.5%
German8.6%
English5.6%
Polish3.9%
Mexican2.6%
French1.6%
African1.5%
Scottish1.0%

Reported ancestry groups representing the cultural heritage of the population. Percentages may not sum to 100% as residents may report multiple ancestries or none.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B04006

Immigration & Nativity

Nativity Status

22.8%Foreign Born
77.2%Native Born

Citizenship Status

Naturalized59.5%
Non-Citizen40.5%

Period of Entry

2010 or Later29.3%
Before 201070.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B05001, B05002

Housing Characteristics

Total Housing Units
8,585,241
Median Rent
$1,621/mo
Median Home Value
$423,800
Median Year Built
1959

Housing Tenure

Housing Types

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table DP04

Education Enrollment

Total Enrolled
4,642,703
College Enrollment
22.5%
High School
20.4%

K-12 Enrollment

Higher Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1401, S1501

Transportation & Commute

Mean Commute Time
32.6 min
Drive Alone Rate
48.8%
Public Transit
21.6%
Work From Home
14.9%

Commute Mode

Vehicle Ownership

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0801, B08141

Age Distribution

Under 18
20.5%
18-34 Years
23.0%
35-64 Years
38.6%
65+ Years
17.9%

Population Composition

Under 1820.5%
18-3423.0%
35-6438.6%
65+17.9%

The age distribution of a community impacts local services, school requirements, and the labor market. A higher percentage of youth suggests a need for schools and family services, while a larger senior population may indicate a retirement destination or a need for healthcare services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Household Composition

Married Couples
42.5%
Single Parent
5.9%
Living Alone
31.0%
Avg Size
2.49

Household Types

Married Couples42.5%
Single Parent5.9%
Living Alone31.0%

Household composition offers insights into the social fabric of a community. A high percentage of married couples often correlates with stability and higher household incomes, while a significant number of single-person households may indicate a younger transient population or an aging community.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1101

Economic Profile

Per Capita Income
$50,712
SNAP Usage
15.6%
Health Insurance
94.9%

Household Income Breakdown

Under $25k16.0%
$25k - $50k15.1%
$50k - $100k25.0%
$100k+43.9%

Key Industries

Manufacturing
5.7%
Retail Trade
9.6%
Education & Health Care
29.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S2201, DP03

Health & Disability

Disability Rate

12.6%With Disability

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with a disability.

Health Insurance Coverage

94.9%With Coverage

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with health insurance coverage.

Why this matters: High disability rates may indicate a need for accessible infrastructure and specialized healthcare services. Health insurance coverage is a key indicator of a community's access to preventative care and financial resilience against medical emergencies.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1810, S2701

Technology Access

Broadband Internet
90.8%vs ~90% National Avg
Computer Ownership
94.7%vs ~95% National Avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S2801

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Scale

Lower is better
107.9
0130
Below average< 97
Near average97 - 103
Above average> 103

Prices compared with the US average (100). 105 means about 5% more expensive than average.

Housing Affordability

Higher is better
101.5
0200
Hard to Afford< 80
Moderate80 - 100
Affordable> 100

100 means a family earning the median family income just qualifies to buy the median-value home (20% down, 30-year loan at 6.72%).

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities · NAR affordability formula with Census ACS 2020–2024 incomes and home values and the Freddie Mac 30-year rate (2024)

Top Places by Median Household Income

Highest Median Income
$80,483
Average of These Places' Median Incomes
$64,170
Highest Median Home Value
$777,600
Average of These Places' Median Home Values
$392,167

Places Ranked by Median Household Income

Top 4 Counties in New York by Population

Total Counties
4
Total Population
8.11M
Avg. of County Median Incomes
$100k
Total Land Area
1,113sq mi

Kings County

Population2,631,580
Median Household Income$80,263
Land Area69 sq mi

Queens County

Population2,323,052
Median Household Income$86,136
Land Area108 sq mi

New York County

Population1,629,477
Median Household Income$103,931
Land Area23 sq mi

Suffolk County

Population1,530,146
Median Household Income$130,686
Land Area912 sq mi

Top 3 Cities in New York by Population

Total Cities
3
Total Population
8.86M
Avg. of City Median Incomes
$64k
Avg. of City Median Home Values
$392k

New York

10001
Population8,483,844
Median Household Income$80,483
Median Home Value$777,600

Buffalo

14201
Population276,854
Median Household Income$50,041
Median Home Value$164,200

Albany

12207
Population100,492
Median Household Income$61,986
Median Home Value$234,700