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New York city, New York

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

Demographics

8,478,072 Population
300.45 Square Miles
28,217.79 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
38.5 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
19.58%
18 to 34
24.92%
35 to 64
37.96%
65 and Over
17.54%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
48.03%
Female
51.97%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
36.66%
Native
63.34%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
33.52%
2000 to 2009
20.76%
1990 to 1999
20.1%
Before 1990
25.62%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
16.22%
High School Grad or Higher
83.78%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.52%
School Dropout Rate
In School
97.08%
Dropped Out
2.92%
*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
51.72%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$52,504
Median Household Income
$81,228
Gini Index
0.56
Unemployment Rate
Employed
93.13%
Unemployed
6.87%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
17.97%
Population Under 18
Poverty
24.19%
Non-poverty
75.81%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
20.19%
Non-poverty
79.81%

Transportation to Work

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

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
5.95%
With Health Insurance Coverage
94.05%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.44
Number of Households
3,379,651
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
58.34%
Married
41.66%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
46.83%
Now Married
44.77%
Widowed
2.09%
Divorced
6.32%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
44.03%
Now Married
38.86%
Widowed
7.63%
Divorced
9.48%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.16%
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
3,737,632
Occupancy Status
Occupied
90.42%
Vacant
9.58%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
32.68%
Renter Occupied
67.32%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
24.82%
For Sale
6.22%
Other
68.97%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1953
Types of Structures
Single Unit
15.8%
Multi Unit
83.97%
Mobile Home
0.18%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.05%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
53.97%
Without Mortgage
46.03%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$778,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,811
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
9.54%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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