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Kings County, New York

U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

2,617,631 Population
69.38 Square Miles
37,730.76 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
36.9 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
21.47%
18 to 34
25.12%
35 to 64
37.02%
65 and Over
16.4%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
47.66%
Female
52.34%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
35.69%
Native
64.31%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
32.37%
2000 to 2009
19.06%
1990 to 1999
22.78%
Before 1990
25.79%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
15.7%
High School Grad or Higher
84.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.86%
School Dropout Rate
In School
96.93%
Dropped Out
3.07%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
54.39%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$47,668
Median Household Income
$81,027
Gini Index
0.53
Unemployment Rate
Employed
92.9%
Unemployed
7.1%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
19.17%
Population Under 18
Poverty
26.77%
Non-poverty
73.23%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
22.85%
Non-poverty
77.15%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
42 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
5.56%
With Health Insurance Coverage
94.44%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.6
Number of Households
986,603
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
58.53%
Married
41.48%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
47.54%
Now Married
44.25%
Widowed
1.84%
Divorced
6.37%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
44.85%
Now Married
39.03%
Widowed
7.49%
Divorced
8.63%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.61%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
1,122,521
Occupancy Status
Occupied
87.89%
Vacant
12.11%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
29.11%
Renter Occupied
70.89%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
24.05%
For Sale
4.99%
Other
70.96%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1942
Types of Structures
Single Unit
12.69%
Multi Unit
87.05%
Mobile Home
0.22%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.04%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
56%
Without Mortgage
44%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$912,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,837
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
8.98%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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