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Population Review

New York city, NY — Population & Demographics

New York city, NY has a population of 8,516,202. The median household income is $79,713 and the median age is 38.0.

8,516,202

Population

$79,713

Median Income

$751,700

Median Home Value

38.0

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White35.9%
Black or African American22.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$79,713

Median Household Income

$50,776

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$751,700

Median Home Value

$1,779

Median Rent

32.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

83.7%

High School+

41.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

45.6%

Drive Alone

15.0%

Work From Home

40.6 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

New York city, NY has a population of 8,516,202 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in New York city, NY is $79,713, with 13.6% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in New York city, NY is $751,700, with median rent at $1,779.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.