119th Congress · NY-5
New York's 5th Congressional District
New York's 5th Congressional District (NY-5) has a population of 792,001. The median household income is $85,500 and the median age is 40.0.
792,001
Population
16815
People / sq mi
$85,500
Median Income
40.0
Median Age
NY-5 covers 47 sq mi of land at 16814.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 41.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
Economy & Income
$85,500
Median Household Income
$36,501
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$645,400
Median Home Value
$1,744
Median Rent
54.3%
Homeownership
Education
82.8%
High School+
27.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
New York's 5th Congressional District (NY-5) has a population of 792,001 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 5th Congressional District is $85,500, with a per capita income of $36,501.
New York's 5th Congressional District is 16.6% White, 41.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for New York's 5th 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 5th Congressional District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US congressional districts, at roughly 16,815 people per square mile. New York's 5th Congressional District is a congressional district in New York with a population of 792,001.
Median household income is $85,500, above the US median of $78,538. About 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $645,400, with typical rent around $1,744.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US congressional districts: 27.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in New York's 5th Congressional District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.