Yonkers, NY Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Yonkers?
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There are 209,780 residents in Yonkers, with a median age of 39.1. Of this, 48.67% are males and 51.33% are females. US-born citizens make up 64.03% of the resident pool in Yonkers, while non-US-born citizens account for 24.32%. Additionally, 11.65% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 186,639 people in Yonkers currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 186,639 people in Yonkers currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 209,780 | 0.0% |
| Male Population | 102,097 | 0.1% |
| Female Population | 107,683 | -0.1% |
Male population 48.67%
Female population 51.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.1 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 134,331 | -1.3% |
| Citizen not US Born | 51,018 | 4.0% |
| Not Citizen | 24,431 | -0.7% |
Citizen US Born 64.03%
Citizen not US Born 24.32%
Not Citizen 11.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,230 | 10.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 9,147 | -12.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 7,576 | 6.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,191 | -2.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 186,639 | 0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.59%
Moved from Same County 4.42%
Moved from Same State 3.66%
Moved from Different State 1.06%
Same House as Last Year 90.26%
What are the employment statistics in Yonkers?
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White-collar workers make up 81.37% of the working population in Yonkers, while blue-collar employees account for 18.63%. There are also 8,278 entrepreneurs in Yonkers (8.09% of the workforce); 62,923 workers employed in private companies (61.52%); and 18,220 people working in governmental institutions (17.81%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 83,234 | 0.7% |
| Blue Collar | 19,054 | -2.2% |
White Collar 81.37%
Blue Collar 18.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 8,278 | -3.2% |
| Private Companies | 62,923 | -1.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 18,220 | 9.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 12,867 | 1.1% |
Self Employees 8.09%
Private Companies 61.52%
Governmental Workers 17.81%
Not for Profit Companies 12.58%
How many households are there in Yonkers?
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There are a total of 81,470 households in Yonkers, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 62.69% of these Yonkers households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.31%. Additionally, 31.03% of households have children and 68.97% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 81,470 | 0.7% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -0.8% |
| Family Households | 51,070 | -0.2% |
| Non-family Households | 30,400 | 2.2% |
Family Households 62.69%
Non-family Households 37.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 25,278 | 0.5% |
| Households without Children | 56,192 | 0.8% |
Households with Children 31.03%
Households without Children 68.97%
What are the median and average incomes in Yonkers?
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The average annual household income in Yonkers is $108,227, while the median household income sits at $78,208 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $81,875, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $94,671. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $46,397 and $53,742, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $108,227 | 8.3% |
| Median Household Income | $78,208 | 8.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 27,057 | 0.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 177,148 | 0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Yonkers?
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There are 85,352 housing units in Yonkers, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1956. Of the 81,470 occupied housing units in Yonkers, 48.26% are owner-occupied, while 51.74% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.91% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $478,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,678 per month in Yonkers.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.91% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $478,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,678 per month in Yonkers.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 85,352 | 0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1956 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 24,632 | -7.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7,767 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16,706 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12,634 | -5.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10,243 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,446 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,549 | -5.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,115 | 8.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,149 | 8.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 111 | 344.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 81,470 | 0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 39,319 | 3.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 42,151 | -2.0% |
Owner Occupied 48.26%
Renter Occupied 51.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 22,378 | 3.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 16,941 | 3.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $478,800 | 10.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $431,600 | 7.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,678 | 7.4% |
With Mortgage 56.91%
Without Mortgage 43.09%
What is the level of education in Yonkers?
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Approximately 33.5% of the population in Yonkers holds a high school degree (that's 55,623 residents), while 18.25% have attained a college certificate (34,908 locals) and 18.64% have a bachelor's degree (30,952 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 11,979 | -1.9% |
| Some High School | 55,623 | -1.1% |
| Some College | 34,908 | -0.8% |
| Associate Degree | 13,219 | 1.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30,952 | 5.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 23,964 | 1.4% |
No High School 7.21%
Some High School 33.5%
Some College 18.25%
Associate Degree 7.96%
Bachelor's Degree 18.64%
Graduate Degree 14.43%
What is the marital status of Yonkers residents?
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A total of 67,956 people in Yonkers have never been married (which represents 39.01% of the total population), while 79,348 of them are wedded (45.55%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 4,573 (2.62%) and 16,644 (9.55%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 67,956 | 2.8% |
| Married | 79,348 | -0.8% |
| Separated | 4,573 | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 10,264 | -5.5% |
| Divorced | 16,644 | 3.1% |
Never Married 39.01%
Married 45.55%
Separated 2.62%
Widowed 5.89%
Divorced 9.55%
What are the most common means of transportation in Yonkers?
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The top three means of transportation people in Yonkers use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and subway or elevated. A total of 59,766 residents commute by car, 10,939 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 6,205 by subway or elevated.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 59,766 | -0.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 10,939 | -1.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 6,205 | N/A |
| Railroad | 6,142 | 20,373.3% |
| Bicycle | 99 | -58.8% |
| TaxiCab | 1,098 | -7.3% |
| Walk | 4,623 | 2.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Yonkers by zipcode?
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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.
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