U.S. County · Profile

Kings County

2.6MTotal Population
26,679Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+3.87%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Kings County has a population of 2,561,225 as of 2023. It is located in New York.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Kings County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):18.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White40.4%1,034,735
Black or African American30.0%768,368
Hispanic or Latino18.9%484,072
Asian12.0%307,347
Some Other Race9.8%251,000
Two or More Races7.3%186,969
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%12,806
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%2,561

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Kings County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$74,692
0.2% above national average
Per Capita Income
$43,165
12.6% above national average
Poverty Rate
19.0%
65.2% above national average
Median Age
35.9 years

Income & Poverty

$74,692Median Household Income
$43,165Per Capita Income
19.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$74,692$114,302
Families$84,136$127,040
Married-couple Families$84,136$94,232
Nonfamily Households$56,265$60,766

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Kings County, New York.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

Sovrn site verification