New York City

County:: New York County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 300.457
State:: New York

New York City is a city located in New York County, New York. New York City has a 2025 population of 7,936,530. New York City is currently declining at a rate of -1.99% annually and its population has decreased by -9.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,740,292 in 2020.

The average household income in New York City is $127,894 with a poverty rate of 17.36%. The median age in New York City is 38 years: 36.7 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of New York City includes 35.85% White, 22.7% Black or African American, 15.52% other race, 14.62% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Two or more races

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	3,053,221	35.85%
Black or African American	1,933,195	22.7%
Other race	1,322,079	15.52%
Asian	1,244,904	14.62%
Two or more races	897,863	10.54%
Native American	58,980	0.69%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	5,960	0.07%

New York City Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

New York City's average per capita income is $55,286. Household income levels show a median of $79,713. The poverty rate stands at 17.36%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$119,844	$183,593
Families	$90,619	$144,738
Households	$79,713	$127,894
Non Families	$59,947	$98,242

$55,286

Average Income

$79,713

Median Household Income

17.36%

Poverty Rate