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Population Review

Yonkers, New York Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Yonkers, New York is 209,529 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $81,816, the median home value is $478,000, and the median age is 39.0.

The population has grown 7.5% since 2010 (196,407 → 211,040).

209,529

Population

11637

People / sq mi

$81,816

Median Income

$478,000

Median Home Value

Yonkers covers 18.0 sq mi of land at 11637 people per square mile.

About Yonkers, NY

Yonkers is a city in New York with a population of 209,529. It ranks #4 among cities in New York by population. The median age is 39.0, in line with the national median. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

The median household income in Yonkers is $81,816, above the US median of $74,580. 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $478,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,730. The homeownership rate of 47.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Yonkers reflects 35.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 34.9 minutes each way.

Yonkers city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Yonkers city had a population of 196,407 in 2010 and 211,040 in 2024, a 7.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 211,040 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.52%.

2024 · 211K20102024

211,040

Population (2024)

196,407

Population (2010)

211,040

Peak (2024)

0.52%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010196,407
2011197,584
2012198,057
2013198,769
2014199,367
2015199,667
2016200,077
2017199,873
2018199,883
2019200,370
2020210,995
2021210,104
2022208,768
2023208,922
2024211,040

Race & Ethnicity

White38.0%
Black or African American17.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$81,816

Median Household Income

$42,770

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$478,000

Median Home Value

$1,730

Median Rent

47.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

83.7%

High School+

35.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

23.0%

Drive Alone

49.6%

Public Transit

10.5%

Work From Home

34.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

7.9%

Foreign Born

50.5%

Non-English at Home

3.1%

Veterans

14.1%

With Disability

93.5%

Health Insurance

94.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management31.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.3%
Construction7.7%
Retail Trade7.2%
Information6.5%
Public Administration5.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.5%
Manufacturing4.0%
Transportation & Warehousing2.2%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Common questions about Yonkers, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Yonkers, New York has a population of 209,529 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest city in New York.

The median household income in Yonkers, New York is $81,816, with 11.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Yonkers, New York is $478,000, with median monthly rent at $1,730 and a homeownership rate of 47.2%.

The median age in Yonkers, New York is 39.0 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

The population has grown 7.5% since 2010 (196,407 → 211,040).

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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.