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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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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.

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.