Kings County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kings County is located in New York with a total population of 2,646,306. It is the 1st most populous county out of 62 in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kings County is 36.3 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kings County is $78,548. This is 7% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $889,700. Housing costs are 121% higher than the state median of $403,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 11.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 29.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% lower than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kings County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (27.5% vs 13.6%).

Education

41.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.2%. Notably, 16.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.