119th Congress · NY-26
New York's 26th Congressional District
New York's 26th Congressional District (NY-26) has a population of 771,795. The median household income is $64,316 and the median age is 38.6.
771,795
Population
2952
People / sq mi
$64,316
Median Income
38.6
Median Age
NY-26 covers 261 sq mi of land at 2952.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.8% |
| Black or African American | 16.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
Economy & Income
$64,316
Median Household Income
$38,162
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$192,600
Median Home Value
$1,013
Median Rent
60.8%
Homeownership
Education
91.3%
High School+
34.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
New York's 26th Congressional District (NY-26) has a population of 771,795 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 26th Congressional District is $64,316, with a per capita income of $38,162.
New York's 26th Congressional District is 68.8% White, 16.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for New York's 26th 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.
The poverty rate is what most separates New York's 26th Congressional District from the typical congressional district: 11.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 771,795 residents, New York's 26th Congressional District is a congressional district in New York.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $64,316, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.9%, close to the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $192,600, with typical rent around $1,013.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US congressional districts: 34.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in New York's 26th Congressional District: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.