East New York, Brooklyn, NY Demographics
What is the population of East New York?
There are 195,802 residents in East New York, with a median age of 35.4. Of this, 46.23% are males and 53.78% are females. US-born citizens make up 60.86% of the resident pool in East New York, while non-US-born citizens account for 27.51%. Additionally, 11.64% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 183,497 people in East New York currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 195,802 | 0.3% |
| Male Population | 90,510 | 0.6% |
| Female Population | 105,293 | 0.0% |
Male Population 46.23%
Female Population 53.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.4 | 1.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 119,163 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 53,856 | 4.2% |
| Not Citizen | 22,784 | -6.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 60.86%
Citizen not U.S. Born 27.51%
Not Citizen 11.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 405 | -16.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,978 | 1.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,775 | 3.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,157 | 13.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 183,497 | 0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.21%
Moved from Same County 3.1%
Moved from Same State 0.92%
Moved from Different State 0.6%
Same House as Last Year 95.17%
What are the employment statistics in East New York?
White-collar workers make up 79.56% of the working population in East New York, while blue-collar employees account for 20.44%. There are also 5,778 entrepreneurs in East New York (7.2% of the workforce); 53,092 workers employed in private companies (66.12%); and 14,587 people working in governmental institutions (18.17%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 63,892 | 2.4% |
| Blue Collar | 16,410 | 5.1% |
White Collar 79.56%
Blue Collar 20.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,778 | 9.4% |
| Private Companies | 53,092 | 2.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 14,587 | 0.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 6,845 | 6.0% |
Self Employees 7.2%
Private Companies 66.12%
Governmental Workers 18.17%
Not for Profit Companies 8.52%
How many households are there in East New York?
There are a total of 67,959 households in East New York, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 64.89% of these East New York households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.11%. Additionally, 36.68% of households have children and 63.32% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 67,959 | 2.8% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 44,097 | 3.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 23,862 | 2.2% |
Family Households 64.89%
Non-Family Households 35.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 24,930 | 0.7% |
| Households without Children | 43,029 | 4.1% |
Households with Children 36.68%
Households without Children 63.32%
What are the median and average incomes in East New York?
The average annual household income in East New York is $69,296, while the median household income sits at $52,569 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $57,215, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $60,691. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $52,243 and $36,333, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $69,296 | 10.2% |
| Median Household Income | $52,569 | 15.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | -4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 147,188 | 1.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in East New York?
There are 73,442 housing units in East New York, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1952. Of the 67,959 occupied housing units in East New York, 26.06% are owner-occupied, while 73.94% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.6% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $614,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,576 per month in East New York.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 73,442 | 2.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1952 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 26,923 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,935 | 21.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7,368 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6,877 | -2.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9,396 | -5.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,781 | 14.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,542 | 14.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,292 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,096 | 41.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 232 | 1,557.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 67,959 | 2.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 17,711 | 7.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $50,248 | 1.3% |
Owner Occupied 26.06%
Renter Occupied 73.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 12,150 | 6.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,561 | 10.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $614,000 | 12.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $607,600 | 18.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,576 | 6.8% |
With Mortgage 68.6%
Without Mortgage 31.4%
What is the level of education in East New York?
Approximately 50.76% of the population in East New York holds a high school degree (that's 76,895 residents), while 18.14% have attained a college certificate (27,482 locals) and 11.75% have a bachelor's degree (17,794 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 11,932 | 3.9% |
| Some High School | 76,895 | 2.7% |
| Some College | 27,482 | -4.3% |
| Associate Degree | 10,410 | 3.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17,794 | 6.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,985 | 13.8% |
No High School 7.88%
Some High School 50.76%
Some College 18.14%
Associate Degree 6.87%
Bachelor's Degree 11.75%
Graduate Degree 4.61%
What is the marital status of East New York residents?
A total of 78,662 people in East New York have never been married (which represents 49% of the total population), while 55,615 of them are wedded (34.64%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 4,821 (3%) and 12,795 (7.97%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 78,662 | 0.6% |
| Married | 55,615 | 1.8% |
| Separated | 4,821 | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 8,647 | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 12,795 | 12,795.0% |
Never Married 49%
Married 34.64%
Separated 3%
Widowed 5.39%
Divorced 7.97%
What are the most common means of transportation in East New York?
The top three means of transportation people in East New York use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 23,672 residents commute by car, 7,834 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 3,674 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 23,672 | 19.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 7,834 | -2.7% |
| Railroad | 825 | 806.6% |
| Ferryboat | 121 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 462 | -6.5% |
| Motorcycle | 25 | -28.6% |
| TaxiCab | 925 | 4.8% |
| Walk | 3,674 | 14.8% |
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.