New York County's estimated 2026 population is 1,715,534 with a growth rate of 1.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. New York County is the 3rd largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 1,589,041 and has seen a growth of 7.96% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of New York County includes 50.4% White, 13.99% Black or African American, 12.4% Asian, 12.05% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (50.4%)
Black or African American (13.99%)
Asian (12.4%)
Other race (12.05%)
Two or more races (10.65%)
Native American (0.45%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 820,395 | 50.4% |
| Black or African American | 227,801 | 13.99% |
| Asian | 201,924 | 12.4% |
| Other race | 196,082 | 12.05% |
| Two or more races | 173,347 | 10.65% |
| Native American | 7,405 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 834 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
New York County's average per capita income is $83,833. Household income levels show a median of $104,553. The poverty rate stands at 15.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $216,808 | $345,321 |
| Families | $142,014 | $265,215 |
| Households | $104,553 | $192,391 |
| Non Families | $86,204 | $138,544 |
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