Manhattan Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Manhattan?
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There are 1,633,374 residents in Manhattan, with a median age of 38. Of this, 47.64% are males and 52.36% are females. US-born citizens make up 68.83% of the resident pool in Manhattan, while non-US-born citizens account for 18.15%. Additionally, 13.03% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,355,294 people in Manhattan currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 1,355,294 people in Manhattan currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,633,374 | 2.5% |
| Male Population | 778,181 | 3.0% |
| Female Population | 855,193 | 1.9% |
Male population 47.64%
Female population 52.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38 | 1.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 1,124,203 | 3.1% |
| Citizen not US Born | 296,414 | 3.2% |
| Not Citizen | 212,757 | -1.7% |
Citizen US Born 68.83%
Citizen not US Born 18.15%
Not Citizen 13.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 28,913 | 2.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 127,999 | 5.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 43,061 | 11.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 62,657 | 6.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,355,294 | 1.7% |
Moved from Abroad 1.79%
Moved from Same County 7.91%
Moved from Same State 2.66%
Moved from Different State 3.87%
Same House as Last Year 83.77%
What are the employment statistics in Manhattan?
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White-collar workers make up 93.76% of the working population in Manhattan, while blue-collar employees account for 6.24%. There are also 105,745 entrepreneurs in Manhattan (11.91% of the workforce); 583,636 workers employed in private companies (65.74%); and 80,618 people working in governmental institutions (9.08%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 832,375 | 1.3% |
| Blue Collar | 55,372 | 1.3% |
White Collar 93.76%
Blue Collar 6.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 105,745 | 0.2% |
| Private Companies | 583,636 | 0.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 80,618 | 3.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 117,748 | 2.7% |
Self Employees 11.91%
Private Companies 65.74%
Governmental Workers 9.08%
Not for Profit Companies 13.26%
How many households are there in Manhattan?
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There are a total of 752,136 households in Manhattan, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 42.5% of these Manhattan households, while non-family units account for the remaining 57.5%. Additionally, 17.73% of households have children and 82.27% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 752,136 | 1.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 1.6% |
| Family Households | 319,637 | 0.6% |
| Non-family Households | 432,500 | 1.6% |
Family Households 42.5%
Non-family Households 57.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 133,367 | 0.9% |
| Households without Children | 618,769 | 1.2% |
Households with Children 17.73%
Households without Children 82.27%
What are the median and average incomes in Manhattan?
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The average annual household income in Manhattan is $151,208, while the median household income sits at $127,919 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $152,675, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $134,575. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $65,157 and $63,185, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $151,208 | 5.2% |
| Median Household Income | $127,919 | 8.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 243,738 | 2.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,327,468 | 2.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Manhattan?
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There are 889,764 housing units in Manhattan, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1961. Of the 752,136 occupied housing units in Manhattan, 24.76% are owner-occupied, while 75.24% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 48.56% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $987,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,389 per month in Manhattan.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 48.56% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $987,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,389 per month in Manhattan.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 889,764 | 2.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1961 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 382,506 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 58,453 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 81,930 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 116,933 | 2.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 67,938 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 56,906 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 32,951 | -1.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 55,611 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 36,147 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 389 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 752,136 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 186,231 | 3.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 565,905 | 0.3% |
Owner Occupied 24.76%
Renter Occupied 75.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 90,425 | 1.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 95,807 | 6.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $987,500 | -2.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $971,250 | 0.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,389 | 4.3% |
With Mortgage 48.56%
Without Mortgage 51.44%
What is the level of education in Manhattan?
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Approximately 18.49% of the population in Manhattan holds a high school degree (that's 257,673 residents), while 12.19% have attained a college certificate (169,853 locals) and 32.05% have a bachelor's degree (446,744 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 79,007 | -3.6% |
| Some High School | 257,673 | 2.1% |
| Some College | 169,853 | 3.7% |
| Associate Degree | 50,842 | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 446,744 | 3.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 389,695 | 2.6% |
No High School 5.67%
Some High School 18.49%
Some College 12.19%
Associate Degree 3.65%
Bachelor's Degree 32.05%
Graduate Degree 27.96%
What is the marital status of Manhattan residents?
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A total of 711,682 people in Manhattan have never been married (which represents 48.5% of the total population), while 531,956 of them are wedded (36.25%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 34,115 (2.32%) and 124,277 (8.47%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 711,682 | 3.0% |
| Married | 531,956 | 0.7% |
| Separated | 34,115 | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 65,431 | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 124,277 | 6.9% |
Never Married 48.5%
Married 36.25%
Separated 2.32%
Widowed 4.46%
Divorced 8.47%
What are the most common means of transportation in Manhattan?
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The top three means of transportation people in Manhattan use to get to work are: walking, car and bus or trolley bus. A total of 164,457 residents commute by walking, 65,855 prefer going to work by car and 49,451 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 65,855 | 0.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 49,451 | 0.4% |
| Railroad | 1,463 | -33.9% |
| Ferryboat | 834 | -18.5% |
| Bicycle | 20,480 | 4.9% |
| Motorcycle | 756 | -4.3% |
| TaxiCab | 19,261 | -5.7% |
| Walk | 164,457 | -3.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Manhattan by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10001 | 26,966 | 14,273 | $101,409.00 | $170,154.00 |
| 10002 | 76,807 | 34,737 | $37,093.00 | $76,115.00 |
| 10003 | 54,447 | 25,181 | $137,533.00 | $222,765.00 |
| 10004 | 4,795 | 2,113 | $216,017.00 | $317,203.00 |
| 10005 | 8,637 | 4,782 | $197,188.00 | $225,528.00 |
| 10006 | 3,894 | 1,991 | $200,536.00 | $222,594.00 |
| 10007 | 8,194 | 3,246 | $250,001.00 | $444,574.00 |
| 10009 | 60,000 | 29,407 | $77,551.00 | $122,290.00 |
| 10010 | 33,193 | 16,207 | $131,635.00 | $217,670.00 |
| 10011 | 51,867 | 29,222 | $139,343.00 | $220,009.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 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.
