Census ACS 2023 · 9 states
Northeast Region
The Northeast region includes 9 states from Maine to Pennsylvania. It is the most densely populated region, home to major cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. The Northeast has the highest median incomes and educational attainment but also the highest housing costs in the country.
57,222,453
Total Population
9
States
$87,623
Avg Median Income
41.5
Avg Median Age
States in the Northeast
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | State | Population | Median Income | Median Age | Home Value | Bachelor's+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 645,254 | $78,024 | 43 | $290,500 | 42.6% |
| 2 | Rhode Island | 1,095,371 | $86,372 | 40.5 | $368,800 | 37.3% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,986,518 | $76,081 | 40.9 | $240,500 | 34.5% |
| 4 | New York | 19,872,319 | $84,578 | 39.6 | $403,000 | 39.6% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,267,014 | $101,050 | 40.1 | $427,600 | 42.9% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,387,834 | $95,628 | 43.2 | $367,200 | 39.8% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,992,395 | $101,341 | 40 | $525,800 | 46.6% |
| 8 | Maine | 1,377,400 | $71,773 | 44.8 | $266,400 | 35.3% |
| 9 | Connecticut | 3,598,348 | $93,760 | 41.2 | $343,200 | 41.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Northeast region includes 9 states: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Vermont.
The Northeast region has a combined population of 57,222,453, representing 17.2% of the total US population.
The average median household income across Northeast states is $87,623. Individual states range widely — see the table above for state-by-state details.
Regional aggregates calculated from state-level ACS 2023 5-Year data. Averages are unweighted across states.