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119th Congress · NY-17

New York's 17th Congressional District

New York's 17th Congressional District (NY-17) has a population of 775,107. The median household income is $125,810 and the median age is 40.1.

775,107

Population

940

People / sq mi

$125,810

Median Income

40.1

Median Age

NY-17 covers 825 sq mi of land at 939.9 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White68.2%
Black or African American7.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%

Economy & Income

$125,810

Median Household Income

$59,022

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment

Housing

$563,600

Median Home Value

$1,884

Median Rent

74.5%

Homeownership

Education

90.4%

High School+

48.7%

Bachelor's+

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Common questions about NY-17

Frequently Asked Questions

New York's 17th Congressional District (NY-17) has a population of 775,107 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 17th Congressional District is $125,810, with a per capita income of $59,022.

New York's 17th Congressional District is 68.2% White, 7.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for New York's 17th 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.