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119th Congress · NY-12

New York's 12th Congressional District

New York's 12th Congressional District (NY-12) has a population of 716,964. The median household income is $147,255 and the median age is 40.6.

716,964

Population

74926

People / sq mi

$147,255

Median Income

40.6

Median Age

NY-12 covers 10 sq mi of land at 74925.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White69.5%
Black or African American4.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%

Economy & Income

$147,255

Median Household Income

$132,050

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment

Housing

$1,205,700

Median Home Value

$2,829

Median Rent

32.1%

Homeownership

Education

96.4%

High School+

80.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

New York's 12th Congressional District (NY-12) has a population of 716,964 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 12th Congressional District is $147,255, with a per capita income of $132,050.

New York's 12th Congressional District is 69.5% White, 4.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.8% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for New York's 12th 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.

Educational attainment is the headline number in New York's 12th Congressional District: 80.2% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. New York's 12th Congressional District is a congressional district in New York with a population of 716,964.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $147,255, putting New York's 12th Congressional District near the top of US congressional districts. Only 4.9% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $1,205,700, with typical rent around $2,829.

Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US congressional districts: 80.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate.

The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in New York's 12th Congressional District usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.

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