New York is a state in the Northeast region of the United States, known for the Adirondacks, Finger Lakes, and global city life. It has a population of 19,997,100, making it the 4th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Albany. New York has a financial capital with diverse economic sectors.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of New York includes 57.07% White, 14.73% Black or African American, 9.81% other race, 8.9% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,340,902 | 57.07% |
| Black or African American | 2,927,004 | 14.73% |
| Other race | 1,949,906 | 9.81% |
| Two or more races | 1,772,646 | 8.92% |
| Asian | 1,769,227 | 8.9% |
| Native American | 102,927 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9,671 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
New York's average per capita income is $56,438. Household income levels show a median of $84,578. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $128,676 | $176,956 |
| Families | $105,060 | $148,673 |
| Households | $84,578 | $125,909 |
| Non Families | $52,516 | $82,811 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
New York’s population changes show dramatic urban shifts, with Bronx County experiencing the steepest decline at 10.6% since 2020. The state’s largest borough, Kings County (Brooklyn), and Queens County have both lost nearly 8% of their populations. Meanwhile, some upstate counties are growing, with Orange County and Saratoga County increasing by 2.1% and 1.4% respectively. Rural counties show varied trends, with Washington County and Seneca County declining by more than 4%, while maintaining significantly lower population densities than the New York City region.