New York City is a city located in New York County New York. New York City has a 2024 population of 8,097,282. New York City is currently declining at a rate of -1.95% annually and its population has decreased by -7.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,740,292 in 2020.
The average household income in New York City is $122,667 with a poverty rate of 17.2%. The median age in New York City is 37.5 years: 36.2 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New York City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,230,647 | 37.47% |
| Black or African American | 1,992,200 | 23.1% |
| Other race | 1,325,866 | 15.38% |
| Asian | 1,247,994 | 14.47% |
| Two or more races | 767,501 | 8.9% |
| Native American | 52,828 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5,431 | 0.06% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,282,804 | 2.56 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Non Family | 1,351,808 | 1.29 | 23.4 | 76.6 |
| Married | 1,189,789 | 3.51 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Female | 558,231 | 3.38 | 24.2 | 75.8 |
| Male | 182,976 | 3.27 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
32.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 475,655 | 7.76% |
| Associates Degree | 395,246 | 6.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,423,801 | 23.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,039,873 | 16.97% |
| High School Graduate | 1,430,444 | 23.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 546,142 | 8.91% |
| Some College | 815,449 | 13.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,036,276 | 1,917,680 | 1,265,182 |
| Hispanic | 1,646,283 | 1,172,300 | 346,275 |
| Black | 1,389,461 | 1,178,399 | 360,390 |
| Asian | 929,579 | 717,307 | 416,147 |
| Other Race | 870,494 | 582,572 | 143,719 |
| 2+ Races | 498,957 | 406,382 | 174,432 |
| Native American | 33,641 | 23,996 | 7,088 |
| Islander | 3,662 | 3,010 | 710 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 62.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,657 | $80,558 | $67,110 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,519 | $108,048 | $86,945 |
| High School Graduate | $36,085 | $41,379 | $30,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,586 | $31,804 | $22,659 |
| Overall | $53,224 | $57,141 | $49,177 |
| Some College | $45,027 | $50,365 | $40,106 |
$53,224
Average Earnings
$57,141
Average Male
$49,177
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.16% of New York City residents speak only English, while 47.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,469,825 | 568,251 | 23.01% |
| Black | 1,955,920 | 409,409 | 20.93% |
| Other | 1,312,759 | 319,247 | 24.32% |
| White | 2,639,205 | 290,467 | 11.01% |
| Asian | 1,230,996 | 183,298 | 14.89% |
| Multiple | 756,739 | 132,618 | 17.52% |
| Native | 52,024 | 11,926 | 22.92% |
| Islander | 5,166 | 1,639 | 31.73% |
17.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.83%
Male Poverty Rate
18.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New York City is Islander, with 31.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New York City is White, with 11.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.79% |
| High School | 19.36% |
| Some College | 14.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.7% |
| Female Employed | 6.99% |
| Male Employed | 5.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,984 | $138,569 |
| Households | $76,607 | $122,667 |
| Married Families | $114,917 | $175,237 |
| Non Families | $57,037 | $93,959 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
135,138
Number of Veterans
122,205
Male Veterans
12,933
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42,407 |
| Second Gulf War | 27,534 |
| First Gulf War | 21,565 |
| Korea | 11,821 |
| World War II | 3,625 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 41,257 |
| 65 to 74 | 30,329 |
| 35 to 54 | 27,652 |
| 55 to 64 | 24,108 |
| 18 to 34 | 11,792 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64,472 | 2.44% |
| Black | 39,761 | 2.54% |
| Hispanic | 31,085 | 1.64% |
| 2+ Races | 11,546 | 2.03% |
| Other Race | 11,068 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 7,187 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 1,054 | 2.64% |
| Islander | 50 | 1.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.63%
Born in New York City
63.66%
Native Born
36.34%
Foreign Born
15%
Non Citizen
21.34%
Naturalized
63.66% of New York City residents were born in the United States, with 48.63% having been born in New York. 15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,293,521 | -160,752 | -2.16% |
| 2028 | 7,454,273 | -160,752 | -2.11% |
| 2027 | 7,615,025 | -160,753 | -2.07% |
| 2026 | 7,775,778 | -160,752 | -2.03% |
| 2025 | 7,936,530 | -160,752 | -1.99% |
| 2024 | 8,097,282 | -160,753 | -1.95% |
| 2023 | 8,258,035 | -77,763 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 8,335,798 | -126,418 | -1.49% |
| 2021 | 8,462,216 | -278,076 | -3.18% |
| 2020 | 8,740,292 | 397,367 | 4.76% |
| 2019 | 8,342,925 | -53,689 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 8,396,614 | -41,081 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 8,437,695 | -31,259 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 8,468,954 | 5,797 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 8,463,157 | 29,290 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 8,433,867 | 37,660 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 8,396,207 | 49,492 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 8,346,715 | 73,851 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 8,272,864 | 82,759 | 1.01% |
| 2010 | 8,190,105 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,008,278 | 685,714 | 9.36% |
| 1990 | 7,322,564 | 250,925 | 3.55% |
| 1980 | 7,071,639 | -823,924 | -10.44% |
| 1970 | 7,895,563 | 113,579 | 1.46% |
| 1960 | 7,781,984 | -109,973 | -1.39% |
| 1950 | 7,891,957 | 436,962 | 5.86% |
| 1940 | 7,454,995 | 524,549 | 7.57% |
| 1930 | 6,930,446 | 1,310,398 | 23.32% |
| 1920 | 5,620,048 | 853,165 | 17.9% |
| 1910 | 4,766,883 | 1,329,681 | 38.68% |
| 1900 | 3,437,202 | 1,921,901 | 126.83% |
| 1890 | 1,515,301 | 309,002 | 25.62% |
| 1880 | 1,206,299 | 264,007 | 28.02% |
| 1870 | 942,292 | 128,623 | 15.81% |
| 1860 | 813,669 | 298,122 | 57.83% |
| 1850 | 515,547 | 202,837 | 64.86% |
| 1840 | 312,710 | 110,121 | 54.36% |
| 1830 | 202,589 | 78,883 | 63.77% |
| 1820 | 123,706 | 27,333 | 28.36% |
| 1810 | 96,373 | 35,858 | 59.25% |
| 1800 | 60,515 | 27,384 | 82.65% |
| 1790 | 33,131 | -7,260,390 | -99.55% |