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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 8,412,513. New York City is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -3.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,740,306 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.

8.4M
Total Population
27,999
Density (mi²)
-65.6K -0.77%
Growth

New York City Population

New York City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

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 (35.9%)

Black or African American (22.7%)

Other race (15.5%)

Asian (14.6%)

Two or more races (10.5%)

Native American (0.7%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.1%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White3,053,22135.85%
Black or African American1,933,19522.7%
Other race1,322,07915.52%
Asian1,244,90414.62%
Two or more races897,86310.54%
Native American58,9800.69%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5,9600.07%

New York City Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

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

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)