New York County, New York Demographics 2026
New York County, New York has a population of 1,629,477, the 3rd most populous county in New York. The median household income is $103,931 and the median home value is $1,090,500. The poverty rate is 16.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
New York County Quick Facts
How New York County 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 | 1,627,788 | 1,629,477 | +0.1% |
| Median household income | $104,553 | $103,931 | -0.6% |
| Median home value | $1,108,900 | $1,090,500 | -1.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in New York County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 8,483,844 | $80,483 | 17.9% | $777,600 |
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Population Overview
New York County is located in New York with a total population of 1,629,477. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.
Age Demographics
The median age in New York County is 38.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 13.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in New York County is $103,931. This is 21% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 29% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.6%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $1,090,500. Housing costs are 157% higher than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 10.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 25.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 54% lower than the state average of 54.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in New York County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 45.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.4%.
Education
64.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places New York County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 60% higher than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%. Notably, 31.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for New York County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New York and 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 County, New York?
New York County has a population of 1,629,477, making it the 3rd most populous county in New York.
What is the median income in New York County?
The median household income in New York County is $103,931 with a poverty rate of 16.5%.
How many cities are in New York County, New York?
New York County contains 1 Census-designated place.