New York Population & Demographics
New York has a population of 19,872,319, ranking #4 among US states. The median household income is $84,578 and the median age is 39.6.
US states by population — New York is #4
19,872,319
Population
#4
By Population
$84,578
Median Income
39.6
Median Age
Age Distribution
Male: 48.8% · Female: 51.2%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
Economy & Income
$84,578
Median Household Income
$49,520
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
$125,909
Mean Household Income
58.9%
Employment Rate
Education
87.9%
High School Graduate+
39.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
Housing
$403,000
Median Home Value
$1,576
Median Rent
8,539,536
Total Housing Units
54.3%
Owner-Occupied
45.7%
Renter-Occupied
10.2%
Vacant
Commute
22.4%
Drive Alone
5.7%
Carpool
13.3%
Work From Home
32.8 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in New York
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York city | 8,516,202 | $79,713 | $751,700 |
| 2 | Buffalo city | 276,397 | $48,050 | $152,300 |
| 3 | Rochester city | 209,720 | $46,628 | $120,600 |
| 4 | Yonkers city | 209,529 | $81,816 | $478,000 |
| 5 | Syracuse city | 146,211 | $45,845 | $125,100 |
| 6 | Albany city | 100,081 | $59,485 | $223,000 |
| 7 | New Rochelle city | 81,591 | $103,813 | $667,300 |
| 8 | Cheektowaga Cdp | 76,251 | $66,293 | $169,200 |
| 9 | Mount Vernon city | 72,528 | $77,171 | $449,600 |
| 10 | Schenectady city | 68,521 | $56,398 | $152,000 |
| 11 | Utica city | 64,440 | $51,513 | $133,400 |
| 12 | White Plains city | 59,818 | $115,586 | $624,100 |
| 13 | Hempstead village | 58,569 | $82,454 | $442,100 |
| 14 | Tonawanda Town Cdp | 56,973 | $76,644 | $199,400 |
| 15 | Levittown Cdp | 51,557 | $139,696 | $564,000 |
| 16 | Troy city | 51,054 | $57,688 | $192,500 |
| 17 | Irondequoit Cdp | 50,438 | $76,871 | $169,000 |
| 18 | Niagara Falls city | 48,198 | $48,535 | $104,400 |
| 19 | Binghamton city | 47,357 | $44,331 | $117,400 |
| 20 | West Seneca Cdp | 45,329 | $75,465 | $215,000 |
Counties in New York
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kings County | 2,646,306 | $78,548 |
| 2 | Queens County | 2,330,124 | $84,961 |
| 3 | New York County | 1,627,788 | $104,553 |
| 4 | Suffolk County | 1,525,680 | $128,329 |
| 5 | Bronx County | 1,419,250 | $49,036 |
| 6 | Nassau County | 1,388,138 | $143,408 |
| 7 | Westchester County | 996,888 | $118,411 |
| 8 | Erie County | 950,044 | $71,175 |
| 9 | Monroe County | 754,068 | $74,409 |
| 10 | Richmond County | 492,734 | $98,290 |
| 11 | Onondaga County | 471,611 | $74,740 |
| 12 | Orange County | 403,840 | $96,497 |
| 13 | Rockland County | 338,936 | $110,631 |
| 14 | Albany County | 315,374 | $83,149 |
| 15 | Dutchess County | 297,144 | $97,273 |
| 16 | Saratoga County | 237,075 | $99,653 |
| 17 | Oneida County | 229,645 | $68,819 |
| 18 | Niagara County | 211,341 | $67,809 |
| 19 | Broome County | 197,738 | $61,059 |
| 20 | Ulster County | 182,109 | $81,804 |
Frequently Asked Questions
New York has a population of 19,872,319 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #4 most populated state.
The median household income in New York is $84,578, with a per capita income of $49,520. 9.8% of the population lives below the poverty level.
New York is 57.1% White, 14.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.4% Hispanic/Latino.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.