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119th Congress · NY-3

New York's 3rd Congressional District

New York's 3rd Congressional District (NY-3) has a population of 773,153. The median household income is $137,770 and the median age is 44.5.

773,153

Population

4009

People / sq mi

$137,770

Median Income

44.5

Median Age

NY-3 covers 193 sq mi of land at 4009.4 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White59.4%
Black or African American3.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%

Economy & Income

$137,770

Median Household Income

$66,221

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment

Housing

$717,700

Median Home Value

$2,263

Median Rent

80.6%

Homeownership

Education

91.8%

High School+

52.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

New York's 3rd Congressional District (NY-3) has a population of 773,153 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 3rd Congressional District is $137,770, with a per capita income of $66,221.

New York's 3rd Congressional District is 59.4% White, 3.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.9% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for New York's 3rd 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 3rd Congressional District: 80.6% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. New York's 3rd Congressional District is a congressional district in New York with a population of 773,153.

Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $137,770, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 3.9%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $717,700, with typical rent around $2,263.

Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US congressional districts: 52.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in New York's 3rd Congressional District, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.