119th Congress · NY-2
New York's 2nd Congressional District
New York's 2nd Congressional District (NY-2) has a population of 774,678. The median household income is $123,518 and the median age is 39.7.
774,678
Population
3247
People / sq mi
$123,518
Median Income
39.7
Median Age
NY-2 covers 239 sq mi of land at 3246.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$123,518
Median Household Income
$49,012
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$482,900
Median Home Value
$2,163
Median Rent
79.9%
Homeownership
Education
87.9%
High School+
32.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
New York's 2nd Congressional District (NY-2) has a population of 774,678 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 2nd Congressional District is $123,518, with a per capita income of $49,012.
New York's 2nd Congressional District is 62.1% White, 10.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for New York's 2nd 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.
Homeownership is the standout figure in New York's 2nd Congressional District: 79.9% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 774,678 residents, New York's 2nd Congressional District is a congressional district in New York.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US congressional districts: median income is $123,518, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 4.3%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $482,900, with typical rent around $2,163.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US congressional districts: 32.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in New York's 2nd Congressional District, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.