119th Congress · NY-9
New York's 9th Congressional District
New York's 9th Congressional District (NY-9) has a population of 749,197. The median household income is $74,202 and the median age is 36.7.
749,197
Population
49270
People / sq mi
$74,202
Median Income
36.7
Median Age
NY-9 covers 15 sq mi of land at 49269.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34.3% |
| Black or African American | 42.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$74,202
Median Household Income
$39,372
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$838,600
Median Home Value
$1,718
Median Rent
28.4%
Homeownership
Education
85.6%
High School+
37.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
New York's 9th Congressional District (NY-9) has a population of 749,197 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 9th Congressional District is $74,202, with a per capita income of $39,372.
New York's 9th Congressional District is 34.3% White, 42.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for New York's 9th 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 9th Congressional District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US congressional districts, at roughly 49,270 people per square mile. With 749,197 residents, New York's 9th Congressional District is a congressional district in New York.
Median household income is $74,202, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US congressional districts: 13.6%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $838,600, with typical rent around $1,718.
Roughly 37.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in New York's 9th Congressional District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.