New York Demographics
What is the population of New York?
There are 19,994,379 residents in New York, with a median age of 39.3. Of this, 48.92% are males and 51.08% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.9% of the resident pool in New York, while non-US-born citizens account for 15.99%. Additionally, 9.11% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 17,753,733 people in New York currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 19,994,379 | -0.6% |
| Male Population | 9,781,286 | -0.4% |
| Female Population | 10,213,093 | -0.8% |
Male Population 48.92%
Female Population 51.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.3 | 0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 14,975,080 | -0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,198,008 | 0.8% |
| Not Citizen | 1,821,291 | -2.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 74.9%
Citizen not U.S. Born 15.99%
Not Citizen 9.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 124,047 | -2.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,103,892 | -3.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 526,262 | 2.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 271,855 | 0.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 17,753,733 | -0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.63%
Moved from Same County 5.58%
Moved from Same State 2.66%
Moved from Different State 1.37%
Same House as Last Year 89.76%
What are the employment statistics in New York?
White-collar workers make up 83.39% of the working population in New York, while blue-collar employees account for 16.61%. There are also 931,190 entrepreneurs in New York (9.68% of the workforce); 6,042,960 workers employed in private companies (62.85%); and 1,549,690 people working in governmental institutions (16.12%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 8,018,222 | -0.3% |
| Blue Collar | 1,597,315 | -1.2% |
White Collar 83.39%
Blue Collar 16.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 931,190 | -0.3% |
| Private Companies | 6,042,960 | -1.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,549,690 | 0.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,091,697 | 1.9% |
Self Employees 9.68%
Private Companies 62.85%
Governmental Workers 16.12%
Not for Profit Companies 11.35%
How many households are there in New York?
There are a total of 7,604,523 households in New York, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 62.27% of these New York households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.73%. Additionally, 28.28% of households have children and 71.72% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 7,604,523 | 1.0% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 4,735,000 | 0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,869,523 | 2.2% |
Family Households 62.27%
Non-Family Households 37.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,150,793 | -0.2% |
| Households without Children | 5,453,730 | 1.4% |
Households with Children 28.28%
Households without Children 71.72%
What are the median and average incomes in New York?
The average annual household income in New York is $120,883, while the median household income sits at $81,386 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $93,691, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $96,457. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $43,744 and $55,859, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $120,883 | 8.3% |
| Median Household Income | $81,386 | 8.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 16,690,678 | -0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in New York?
There are 8,494,452 housing units in New York, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1958. Of the 7,604,523 occupied housing units in New York, 54.29% are owner-occupied, while 45.71% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.92% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $410,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,557 per month in New York.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 8,494,452 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1958 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,627,874 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 666,312 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,226,727 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,053,047 | -0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 834,996 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 648,508 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 521,401 | -1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 523,626 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 375,131 | 16.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 16,830 | 237.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,604,523 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,128,119 | 0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $3,476,404 | 1.2% |
Owner Occupied 54.29%
Renter Occupied 45.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,432,174 | -0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,695,945 | 2.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $410,100 | 14.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $340,900 | 10.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,557 | 7.9% |
With Mortgage 58.92%
Without Mortgage 41.08%
What is the level of education in New York?
Approximately 31.99% of the population in New York holds a high school degree (that's 5,074,837 residents), while 17.52% have attained a college certificate (3,347,214 locals) and 21.06% have a bachelor's degree (3,340,675 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 875,357 | 0.7% |
| Some High School | 5,074,837 | -1.4% |
| Some College | 3,347,214 | -1.3% |
| Associate Degree | 1,352,720 | -0.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,340,675 | 1.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,442,431 | 1.6% |
No High School 5.52%
Some High School 31.99%
Some College 17.52%
Associate Degree 8.53%
Bachelor's Degree 21.06%
Graduate Degree 15.39%
What is the marital status of New York residents?
A total of 6,400,790 people in New York have never been married (which represents 38.61% of the total population), while 7,752,657 of them are wedded (46.77%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 363,313 (2.19%) and 1,482,886 (8.95%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 6,400,790 | 0.3% |
| Married | 7,752,657 | -0.5% |
| Separated | 363,313 | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 940,814 | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 1,482,886 | 1,482,886.0% |
Never Married 38.61%
Married 46.77%
Separated 2.19%
Widowed 5.68%
Divorced 8.95%
What are the most common means of transportation in New York?
The top three means of transportation people in New York use to get to work are: car, subway or elevated and walking. A total of 5,340,711 residents commute by car, 1,492,171 prefer going to work by subway or elevated and 534,971 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,340,711 | -1.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 484,128 | -2.9% |
| Subway or Elevated | 1,492,171 | N/A |
| Railroad | 197,861 | 2,830.8% |
| Ferryboat | 14,977 | 6.5% |
| Bicycle | 71,839 | 4.1% |
| Motorcycle | 6,512 | -4.3% |
| TaxiCab | 70,049 | 5.8% |
| Walk | 534,971 | -2.5% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.