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New York City Department Of Education
New York City Department Of Education is a unified school district in New York with a community population of 8,483,844. The median household income is $80,483 and the median age is 38.2.
8,483,844
Population
28237
People / sq mi
$80,483
Median Income
38.2
Median Age
New York City Department Of Education covers 300 sq mi of land at 28236.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 26.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$80,483
Median Household Income
$51,844
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$777,600
Median Home Value
$1,821
Median Rent
32.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
83.8%
High School+
41.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
New York City Department Of Education serves a community with a population of 8,483,844 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New York.
The median household income in New York City Department Of Education is $80,483, with a per capita income of $51,844. The poverty rate is 14.1%.
New York City Department Of Education is 33.8% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 26.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In New York City Department Of Education, 83.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in New York City Department Of Education is $777,600, with a median rent of $1,821. The homeownership rate is 32.8%.
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Data for New York City Department Of Education from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3620580).
New York City Department Of Education stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 28,237 people per square mile. With 8,483,844 residents, New York City Department Of Education is a school district in New York.
The typical household here earns about $80,483, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 14.1%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $777,600, with typical rent around $1,821.
College attainment is above the local norm at 41.6%, above the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in New York City Department Of Education: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.