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New York Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, New York has a total population of 19,872,319, with a median household income of $84,578, which is 8% higher the national average. The poverty rate is 13.7%.

New York Quick Facts

Population 19,872,319
Median Household Income $84,578
Median Home Value $403,000
Poverty Rate 13.7%
Unemployment Rate 6.2%
Median Age 39.6 years
Homeownership Rate 54.3%
Affordability Ratio 4.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 39.6%
High School Graduation 87.9%
Counties 62
Cities/Places 1,287
Population 19,872,319
Median Income $84,578 8% higher national
Poverty Rate 13.7%
Unemployment 6.2%

Economy & Housing

Employment

6.2% Unemployment Rate State: 6.2% | National: 5.2%
63.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 54.3%
Renter 45.7%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

65out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 60

Education

Largest Cities in New York

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1New York city8,516,202$79,71317.4%
2Buffalo city276,397$48,05027.4%
3Rochester city209,720$46,62826.6%
4Yonkers city209,529$81,81614.7%
5Syracuse city146,211$45,84529.6%
6Albany city100,081$59,48523.4%
7New Rochelle city81,591$103,81310.6%
8Cheektowaga CDP76,251$66,2939.6%
9Mount Vernon city72,528$77,17113.6%
10Schenectady city68,521$56,39823.2%

Richest Cities in New York

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Scarsdale village$250,001$1,703,80090.7%
2East Hills village$250,001$1,371,60081.0%
3Pelham Manor village$250,001$1,075,30078.6%
4Ardsley village$250,001$792,90075.8%
5Flower Hill village$250,001$1,849,80083.6%
6Old Westbury village$250,001$2,000,00175.0%
7Cold Spring Harbor CDP$250,001$1,466,80077.7%
8Brookville village$250,001$2,000,00177.8%
9Munsey Park village$250,001$1,955,20090.0%
10Sands Point village$250,001$2,000,00188.1%

Most Affordable Cities in New York

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Plattsburgh West CDP0.9x$55,000$60,703
2Nedrow CDP1.2x$104,800$88,958
3Cattaraugus village1.2x$73,100$59,145
4Bolivar village1.2x$66,400$53,317
5Wayland village1.3x$98,000$78,125
6Cuba village1.3x$86,100$68,229
7Franklinville village1.3x$91,600$68,580
8Lyons CDP1.3x$89,400$66,543
9Crest View Heights CDP1.3x$219,700$162,756
10Ogdensburg city1.4x$82,100$59,306

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All Counties in New York (62)

62 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Kings County2,646,306$78,54818.9%$889,700
Queens County2,330,124$84,96112.3%$699,200
New York County1,627,788$104,55315.8%$1,108,900
Suffolk County1,525,680$128,3296.4%$539,500
Bronx County1,419,250$49,03627.0%$517,000
Nassau County1,388,138$143,4085.3%$658,700
Westchester County996,888$118,4118.9%$638,400
Erie County950,044$71,17514.0%$217,400
Monroe County754,068$74,40913.1%$197,100
Richmond County492,734$98,29010.9%$658,500
Onondaga County471,611$74,74013.9%$185,300
Orange County403,840$96,49713.0%$361,100
Rockland County338,936$110,63115.6%$564,200
Albany County315,374$83,14912.9%$277,400
Dutchess County297,144$97,2738.3%$368,100
Saratoga County237,075$99,6536.7%$324,800
Oneida County229,645$68,81914.6%$171,100
Niagara County211,341$67,80913.0%$177,400
Broome County197,738$61,05918.9%$145,100
Ulster County182,109$81,80414.3%$315,100
Rensselaer County160,341$86,66311.8%$244,300
Schenectady County159,603$76,98912.5%$223,100
Chautauqua County126,329$56,50717.0%$119,300
Oswego County117,945$68,46116.5%$139,600
Jefferson County116,130$64,97813.4%$181,000
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All Cities & Places in New York (1,287)

1287 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
New York city8,516,202$79,71317.4%$751,700
Buffalo city276,397$48,05027.4%$152,300
Rochester city209,720$46,62826.6%$120,600
Yonkers city209,529$81,81614.7%$478,000
Syracuse city146,211$45,84529.6%$125,100
Albany city100,081$59,48523.4%$223,000
New Rochelle city81,591$103,81310.6%$667,300
Cheektowaga CDP76,251$66,2939.6%$169,200
Mount Vernon city72,528$77,17113.6%$449,600
Schenectady city68,521$56,39823.2%$152,000
Utica city64,440$51,51327.6%$133,400
White Plains city59,818$115,58610.9%$624,100
Hempstead village58,569$82,45414.8%$442,100
Tonawanda Town CDP56,973$76,6449.8%$199,400
Levittown CDP51,557$139,6964.8%$564,000
Troy city51,054$57,68823.8%$192,500
Irondequoit CDP50,438$76,8718.9%$169,000
Niagara Falls city48,198$48,53523.7%$104,400
Binghamton city47,357$44,33132.9%$117,400
West Seneca CDP45,329$75,4658.3%$215,000
Freeport village44,102$118,7556.2%$479,700
Hicksville CDP43,868$148,0083.3%$617,100
West Babylon CDP43,239$127,7855.4%$490,500
Coram CDP41,527$107,1598.6%$425,300
Valley Stream village40,278$127,4263.5%$605,000
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Population Overview

New York has a total population of 19,872,319, making it one of the most populous state in the nation. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% higher the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in New York is 39.6 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in New York is $84,578. This is 8% higher than the state median of $78,538. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% higher. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $403,000. Housing costs are 33% higher than the state median of $303,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 54.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 65.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in New York is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (8.8% vs 5.8%).

Education

39.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 35.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%. Notably, 17.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of New York?

New York has a total population of 19,872,319 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in New York?

The median household income in New York is $84,578, which is 8% higher the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in New York?

New York has 1,287 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 62 counties.

What is the poverty rate in New York?

The poverty rate in New York is 13.7%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in New York?

The largest city in New York is New York city with a population of 8,516,202.