Kings County's estimated 2026 population is 2,667,019 with a growth rate of 0.93% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kings County is the largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 2,509,954 and has seen a growth of 6.26% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Kings County includes 39.26% White, 28.99% Black or African American, 12.04% Asian, 10.23% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (39.26%)
Black or African American (28.99%)
Asian (12.04%)
Other race (10.23%)
Two or more races (8.84%)
Native American (0.59%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,038,877 | 39.26% |
| Black or African American | 767,120 | 28.99% |
| Asian | 318,636 | 12.04% |
| Other race | 270,832 | 10.23% |
| Two or more races | 233,946 | 8.84% |
| Native American | 15,678 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,217 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Kings County's average per capita income is $55,288. Household income levels show a median of $78,548. The poverty rate stands at 18.89%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,108 | $164,779 |
| Families | $87,226 | $132,943 |
| Households | $78,548 | $120,169 |
| Non Families | $61,062 | $94,257 |
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