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Population Review

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

White16.6%
Black or African American41.7%
Asian0.0%
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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Common questions about NY-5

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.

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.