New York County Summary

Life in New York County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in New York County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in New York County:

  • The population in New York County is 1,645,867.

  • The median home value in New York County is $1,142,512.

  • The median income in New York County is $99,880.

  • The median rent in New York County is $2,024.

  • The unemployment rate in New York County is 6.8%.

  • The poverty rate in New York County is 15.8%.

  • The average high in New York County is 65.5° and there are 102.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in New York County

List Of Cities & Towns in New York County

New York, NY Population 8,622,467

Map Of New York County

New York County, NY Weather

  • The average high in New York County is 65.5°.

  • There are 84.69 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 102.8 inches of rain each year with 10.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:53 hours of sun each day in New York County.

StatNew York County
Mean High65.5
Nice Days84.69
Rainfall102.8
Snowfall10.9
Sunny_hours4:53
65.5°
Average High
102.8
Inches of Rain

New York County Photos

Nyc Montage     Jleon
Source: Wikipedia User Jleon | GFDL
Mulberry Street Nyc C Loc Gu Edit
Source: Public Domain
Old Timer Structural Worker
Source: Public Domain
Dag Hammarskjold Outside The Un Building
Source: Wikipedia
Stonewall Inn New York
Source: Wikipedia User Gryffindor | CC BY-SA 3.0
Manhattan From Weehawkenc Nj
Source: Wikipedia User Dmitry Avdeev | CC BY-SA 3.0

New York County Demographics

Population over time in New York County

The current population in New York County is 1,645,867. The population has increased 2.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 1,669,127 2.5%
2021 1,629,153 -0.2%
2020 1,631,993 -

Gender in New York County

  • New York County is 52.1% female with 857,603 female residents.

  • New York County is 47.9% male with 788,264 male residents.

Female
52.1% (857,603)
Male
47.9% (788,264)
Gender New York County NY USA
Female 52.1% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 47.9% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in New York County

New York County is:

  • 45.6% White with 749,800 White residents.

  • 12.4% African American with 203,409 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 1,637 American Indian residents.

  • 12.0% Asian with 197,451 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 471 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 11,311 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 53,491 Two Or More residents.

  • 26.0% Hispanic with 428,297 Hispanic residents.

White
45.6% (749,800)
African American
12.4% (203,409)
American Indian
0.1% (1,637)
Asian
12.0% (197,451)
Hawaiian
0.0% (471)
Other
0.7% (11,311)
Two Or More
3.3% (53,491)
Hispanic
26.0% (428,297)

Table: New York County By Race

Race New York County NY USA
White 45.6% 53.8% 58.9%
African American 12.4% 13.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 12.0% 8.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.8% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 26.0% 19.5% 18.7%

Household Income For New York County, New York

  • 7.2% of households in New York County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.2% of households in New York County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.5% of households in New York County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.1% of households in New York County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.8% of households in New York County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 10.5% of households in New York County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 8.7% of households in New York County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.8% of households in New York County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.1% of households in New York County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 27.0% of households in New York County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.2% (119,309)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.2% (85,737)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.5% (107,543)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.1% (83,388)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.8% (111,184)
$50,000 to $74,999
10.5% (173,026)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.7% (143,285)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.8% (227,434)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.1% (150,507)
$200,000 or more
27.0% (444,449)
Income New York County NY USA
Less than $10,000 7.2% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.2% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.5% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.1% 6.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.8% 9.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 10.5% 14.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.7% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.1% 9.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 27.0% 15.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in New York County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in New York County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in New York County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in New York County completed high school / ged.

  • 10.0% of adults in New York County completed some college.

  • 4.0% of adults in New York County completed associate's degree.

  • 32.0% of adults in New York County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in New York County completed master's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in New York County completed professional degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in New York County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (115,210)
9-12th Grade
5% (82,293)
High School / GED
12% (197,504)
Some College
10% (164,586)
Associate's Degree
4% (65,834)
Bachelor's Degree
32% (526,677)
Master's Degree
19% (312,714)
Professional Degree
7% (115,210)
Doctorate Degree
4% (65,834)
Education New York County NY USA
< 9th Grade 6% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 6% 6%
High School / GED 12% 25% 26%
Some College 10% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 4% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 32% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 19% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 7% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 4% 2% 2%

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