New York County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

New York County is located in New York with a total population of 1,627,788. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 62 in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in New York County is 38.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.6 years. Only 14.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in New York County is $104,553. This is 24% higher than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% higher. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $1,108,900. Housing costs are 175% higher than the state median of $403,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 10.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 24.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 54% lower than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in New York County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 46.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.3%.

Education

64.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places New York County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 62% 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 89.2%. Notably, 31.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.