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Kings County

State:
New York
County Seat:

Kings County's estimated 2025 population is 2,504,613 with a growth rate of -1.12% 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 -0.21% since that time.

2,504,613
Total Population
36,299
Population Density (miĀ²)
1
Population Rank (State)
-28.3K -1.12%
Annual Population Growth

Kings County Population

Kings County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Two or more races

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,038,87739.26%
Black or African American767,12028.99%
Asian318,63612.04%
Other race270,83210.23%
Two or more races233,9468.84%
Native American15,6780.59%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1,2170.05%

Kings County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$111,108$164,779
Families$87,226$132,943
Households$78,548$120,169
Non Families$61,062$94,257

$55,288

Average Income

$78,548

Median Household Income

18.89%

Poverty Rate