U.S. County · Profile

New York County

1.6MTotal Population
48,408Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+3.86%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

New York County has a population of 1,597,451 as of 2023. It is located in New York.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):26.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White51.2%817,895
Hispanic or Latino26.0%415,337
Black or African American14.0%223,643
Some Other Race12.7%202,876
Asian12.1%193,292
Two or More Races9.4%150,160
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%7,987
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$99,880
33.9% above national average
Per Capita Income
$89,702
134.0% above national average
Poverty Rate
15.8%
37.4% above national average
Median Age
38.5 years

Income & Poverty

$99,880Median Household Income
$89,702Per Capita Income
15.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$99,880$184,058
Families$131,344$251,781
Married-couple Families$131,344$147,105
Nonfamily Households$83,154$89,806

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 New York 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.

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