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Population Review

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

White62.1%
Black or African American10.2%
Asian0.0%
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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Common questions about NY-2

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.

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.