Lenox Hill, Manhattan, NY Demographics
What is the population of Lenox Hill?
There are 86,395 residents in Lenox Hill, with a median age of 42. Of this, 43.64% are males and 56.36% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.93% of the resident pool in Lenox Hill, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.42%. Additionally, 10.65% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 69,238 people in Lenox Hill currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 86,395 | -0.9% |
| Male Population | 37,707 | -3.4% |
| Female Population | 48,688 | 1.2% |
Male Population 43.64%
Female Population 56.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42 | -4.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 64,737 | -2.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 12,455 | 6.2% |
| Not Citizen | 9,203 | 0.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 74.93%
Citizen not U.S. Born 14.42%
Not Citizen 10.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,810 | 2.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 7,841 | -7.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,161 | 3.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,135 | 7.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 69,238 | -0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 3.3%
Moved from Same County 9.2%
Moved from Same State 2.54%
Moved from Different State 3.68%
Same House as Last Year 81.28%
What are the employment statistics in Lenox Hill?
White-collar workers make up 96.12% of the working population in Lenox Hill, while blue-collar employees account for 3.88%. There are also 12,812 entrepreneurs in Lenox Hill (13.06% of the workforce); 63,947 workers employed in private companies (65.19%); and 5,617 people working in governmental institutions (5.73%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 94,288 | 99.9% |
| Blue Collar | 3,801 | 121.4% |
White Collar 96.12%
Blue Collar 3.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 12,812 | 93.1% |
| Private Companies | 63,947 | 99.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,617 | 100.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 15,713 | 113.5% |
Self Employees 13.06%
Private Companies 65.19%
Governmental Workers 5.73%
Not for Profit Companies 16.02%
How many households are there in Lenox Hill?
There are a total of 45,317 households in Lenox Hill, each made up of around 1 members. Family establishments represent 43.59% of these Lenox Hill households, while non-family units account for the remaining 56.41%. Additionally, 19.58% of households have children and 80.42% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 45,317 | 0.3% |
| Average People per Household | 1 | -47.0% |
| Family Households | 19,752 | -2.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 25,565 | 2.4% |
Family Households 43.59%
Non-Family Households 56.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 8,872 | -1.7% |
| Households without Children | 36,445 | 0.8% |
Households with Children 19.58%
Households without Children 80.42%
What are the median and average incomes in Lenox Hill?
The average annual household income in Lenox Hill is $261,040, while the median household income sits at $151,634 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $165,186, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $180,706. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $104,309 and $117,645, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $261,040 | 4.2% |
| Median Household Income | $151,634 | 4.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5,680 | 3.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 78,425 | -1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lenox Hill?
There are 62,662 housing units in Lenox Hill, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1959. Of the 45,317 occupied housing units in Lenox Hill, 39.99% are owner-occupied, while 60.02% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 42.7% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,474,700. In general, housing costs reach $2,854 per month in Lenox Hill.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 62,662 | 1.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1959 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 19,495 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,944 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7,704 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15,862 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6,125 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,625 | -6.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,822 | 3.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,294 | -15.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 711 | -4.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 82 | -11.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 45,317 | 0.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 18,121 | 1.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 27,197 | -0.4% |
Owner Occupied 39.99%
Renter Occupied 60.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,737 | 4.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 10,383 | -0.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,474,700 | -5.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,386,300 | -5.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,854 | 6.2% |
With Mortgage 42.7%
Without Mortgage 57.3%
What is the level of education in Lenox Hill?
Approximately 7.69% of the population in Lenox Hill holds a high school degree (that's 5,601 residents), while 8.13% have attained a college certificate (5,922 locals) and 39.97% have a bachelor's degree (29,108 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 534 | -6.5% |
| Some High School | 5,601 | -10.4% |
| Some College | 5,922 | -10.0% |
| Associate Degree | 1,468 | -17.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29,108 | 2.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 30,184 | -0.1% |
No High School 0.73%
Some High School 7.69%
Some College 8.13%
Associate Degree 2.02%
Bachelor's Degree 39.97%
Graduate Degree 41.45%
What is the marital status of Lenox Hill residents?
A total of 27,138 people in Lenox Hill have never been married (which represents 35.69% of the total population), while 38,003 of them are wedded (49.98%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 662 (0.87%) and 5,925 (7.79%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 27,138 | -2.0% |
| Married | 38,003 | 0.7% |
| Separated | 662 | 69.3% |
| Widowed | 4,315 | -5.7% |
| Divorced | 5,925 | 6.8% |
Never Married 35.69%
Married 49.98%
Separated 0.87%
Widowed 5.67%
Divorced 7.79%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lenox Hill?
The top three means of transportation people in Lenox Hill use to get to work are: walking, car and bus or trolley bus. A total of 12,453 residents commute by walking, 3,906 prefer going to work by car and 3,763 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,906 | 4.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,763 | 9.2% |
| Railroad | 580 | 4.5% |
| Ferryboat | 57 | -18.6% |
| Bicycle | 772 | 1.9% |
| TaxiCab | 1,925 | 1.3% |
| Walk | 12,453 | -1.6% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.