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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

#StatePopulationMedian IncomeMedian AgeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Vermont645,254$78,02443$290,50042.6%
2Rhode Island1,095,371$86,37240.5$368,80037.3%
3Pennsylvania12,986,518$76,08140.9$240,50034.5%
4New York19,872,319$84,57839.6$403,00039.6%
5New Jersey9,267,014$101,05040.1$427,60042.9%
6New Hampshire1,387,834$95,62843.2$367,20039.8%
7Massachusetts6,992,395$101,34140$525,80046.6%
8Maine1,377,400$71,77344.8$266,40035.3%
9Connecticut3,598,348$93,76041.2$343,20041.9%

Other Regions

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.