119th Congress · NY-21
New York's 21st Congressional District
New York's 21st Congressional District (NY-21) has a population of 772,318. The median household income is $71,346 and the median age is 42.2.
772,318
Population
47
People / sq mi
$71,346
Median Income
42.2
Median Age
NY-21 covers 16,289 sq mi of land at 47.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
Economy & Income
$71,346
Median Household Income
$37,580
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$178,900
Median Home Value
$962
Median Rent
72.6%
Homeownership
Education
90.7%
High School+
26.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
New York's 21st Congressional District (NY-21) has a population of 772,318 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 21st Congressional District is $71,346, with a per capita income of $37,580.
New York's 21st Congressional District is 89.8% White, 2.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for New York's 21st 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.
New York's 21st Congressional District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US congressional districts, at roughly 47 people per square mile. With 772,318 residents, New York's 21st Congressional District is a congressional district in New York.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $71,346 — below the US median of $78,538. About 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $178,900, with typical rent around $962.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US congressional districts: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.