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Population Review

119th Congress · NY-1

New York's 1st Congressional District

New York's 1st Congressional District (NY-1) has a population of 778,379. The median household income is $134,743 and the median age is 44.2.

778,379

Population

1173

People / sq mi

$134,743

Median Income

44.2

Median Age

NY-1 covers 663 sq mi of land at 1173.2 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White76.1%
Black or African American4.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%

Economy & Income

$134,743

Median Household Income

$64,198

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment

Housing

$608,400

Median Home Value

$2,230

Median Rent

84.1%

Homeownership

Education

93.3%

High School+

47.6%

Bachelor's+

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Common questions about NY-1

Frequently Asked Questions

New York's 1st Congressional District (NY-1) has a population of 778,379 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).

The median household income in New York's 1st Congressional District is $134,743, with a per capita income of $64,198.

New York's 1st Congressional District is 76.1% White, 4.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for New York's 1st Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.