New York Demographics & Population 2026

Name: New York Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, New York had a total population of 19,852,366, with a median household income of $85,974, which is 6% higher than the national average. The poverty rate is 14.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

New York Quick Facts

Population 19,852,366

Median Household Income $85,974

Median Home Value $423,800

Poverty Rate 14.0%

Unemployment Rate 6.4%

Median Age 39.8 years

Homeownership Rate 54.4%

Affordability Ratio 4.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 40.2%

High School Graduation 88.0%

Counties 62

Cities/Places 1,289

Population 19,852,366

Median Income $85,974 6% higher than national

Poverty Rate 14.0%

Unemployment 6.4%

How New York Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	19,872,319	19,852,366	-0.1%
Median household income	$84,578	$85,974	+1.7%
Median home value	$403,000	$423,800	+5.2%

Median Household Income

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.0%

$25K-$50K 15.1%

$50K-$100K 25.1%

$100K+ 43.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.8%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

5.6%

$60K-$75K

8.0%

$75K-$100K

11.4%

$100K-$125K

9.4%

$125K-$150K

7.2%

$150K-$200K

10.1%

$200K+

17.1%

Employment

6.4% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%

62.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 54.4%

Renter 45.6%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,621/mo 22.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.5%

18-34

23.1%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

23.7%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

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

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Largest Cities in New York

#	City	Population	Median Income	Poverty
1	New York	8,483,844	$80,483	17.9%
2	Buffalo	276,854	$50,041	26.0%
3	Yonkers	209,978	$83,549	13.8%
4	Rochester	208,772	$47,213	27.8%
5	Syracuse	146,384	$47,819	28.8%
6	Albany	100,492	$61,986	22.9%
7	New Rochelle	82,769	$109,167	10.1%
8	Cheektowaga	76,056	$68,613	10.7%
9	Mount Vernon	72,427	$78,779	14.8%
10	Schenectady	68,847	$58,399	23.8%

Richest Cities in New York

#	City	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+
1	Scarsdale	$250,000+	$1,800,700	91.1%
2	East Hills	$250,000+	$1,461,500	80.9%
3	Pelham Manor	$250,000+	$1,093,300	79.6%
4	Flower Hill	$250,000+	$1,975,500	84.2%
5	Old Westbury	$250,000+	$2,000,000+	78.0%
6	Lloyd Harbor	$250,000+	$1,533,800	74.3%
7	Muttontown	$250,000+	$1,914,800	81.0%
8	Cold Spring Harbor	$250,000+	$1,587,900	76.7%
9	Brookville	$250,000+	$2,000,000+	79.0%
10	Munsey Park	$250,000+	$1,984,400	86.1%

Most Affordable Cities in New York

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

#	City	Ratio	Home Value	Income
1	Cattaraugus	1.2x	$71,200	$60,341
2	Plattsburgh West	1.2x	$60,200	$49,904
3	Avoca	1.3x	$84,200	$66,389
4	Bolivar	1.3x	$71,900	$56,413
5	Wayland	1.3x	$99,500	$74,688
6	Lyons	1.3x	$90,500	$67,850
7	Crest View Heights	1.3x	$224,300	$167,083
8	Franklinville	1.3x	$97,100	$72,115
9	Ogdensburg	1.4x	$85,400	$61,824
10	Cuba	1.4x	$85,900	$61,776

Explore New York Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in New York (62)

62 results


Kings County	2,631,580	$80,263	19.1%	$905,000
Queens County	2,323,052	$86,136	12.9%	$723,800
New York County	1,629,477	$103,931	16.5%	$1,090,500
Suffolk County	1,530,146	$130,686	6.4%	$578,400
Bronx County	1,404,779	$48,676	27.8%	$529,500
Nassau County	1,389,591	$146,202	5.4%	$684,700
Westchester County	999,677	$118,976	9.0%	$663,200
Erie County	950,622	$72,839	13.9%	$233,800
Monroe County	753,753	$76,382	13.7%	$213,700
Richmond County	494,956	$98,333	11.5%	$675,500
Onondaga County	471,129	$76,945	13.8%	$200,200
Orange County	406,616	$97,178	12.6%	$387,900
Rockland County	341,883	$109,959	16.3%	$596,900
Albany County	317,018	$85,333	13.0%	$294,600
Dutchess County	298,220	$99,478	8.4%	$400,600
Saratoga County	238,284	$100,787	7.1%	$348,600
Oneida County	229,124	$70,154	15.5%	$182,600
Niagara County	210,721	$69,633	13.5%	$189,800
Broome County	197,378	$62,616	18.5%	$154,900
Ulster County	182,601	$86,271	14.6%	$352,500
Schenectady County	160,369	$79,623	13.3%	$235,700
Rensselaer County	160,332	$87,915	11.8%	$258,400
Chautauqua County	125,544	$58,351	17.4%	$127,900
Oswego County	117,953	$69,183	16.3%	$151,700
Jefferson County	115,040	$66,301	13.7%	$188,200

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All Cities & Places in New York (1,289)

1289 results


New York	8,483,844	$80,483	17.9%	$777,600
Buffalo	276,854	$50,041	26.0%	$164,200
Yonkers	209,978	$83,549	13.8%	$501,600
Rochester	208,772	$47,213	27.8%	$139,600
Syracuse	146,384	$47,819	28.8%	$138,400
Albany	100,492	$61,986	22.9%	$234,700
New Rochelle	82,769	$109,167	10.1%	$702,500
Cheektowaga	76,056	$68,613	10.7%	$185,500
Mount Vernon	72,427	$78,779	14.8%	$484,000
Schenectady	68,847	$58,399	23.8%	$168,800
Utica	64,217	$52,484	27.5%	$151,300
White Plains	60,666	$110,763	11.2%	$620,800
Hempstead	58,801	$90,420	14.4%	$459,500
Tonawanda Town	56,806	$77,679	10.0%	$215,200
Levittown	51,904	$146,068	4.7%	$590,500
Troy	51,033	$58,477	23.4%	$206,500
Irondequoit	50,657	$79,162	9.2%	$182,500
Niagara Falls	47,987	$49,101	23.7%	$115,300
Binghamton	47,151	$45,578	32.6%	$124,800
West Seneca	45,303	$79,709	8.8%	$232,800
Freeport	44,088	$120,625	7.4%	$505,900
Hicksville	43,780	$144,471	3.9%	$634,100
West Babylon	43,570	$129,519	5.9%	$531,900
Valley Stream	40,315	$133,190	5.5%	$616,100
Coram	39,539	$105,220	7.5%	$452,100

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Population Overview

New York has a total population of 19,852,366, making it one of the most populous states in the nation. The median age is 39.8 years, 2% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in New York is 39.8 years. This is 2% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in New York is $85,974. This is 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 13% higher than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 22% higher than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $423,800. Housing costs are 27% higher than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 54.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in New York is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.8%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the national average (9.0% vs 5.9%).

Education

40.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% higher than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.0%. Notably, 17.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for New York come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of New York?

New York has a total population of 19,852,366 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 $85,974, which is 6% higher than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in New York?

New York has 1,289 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 14.0%, 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 with a population of 8,483,844.