New York
20.0 million people live in New York. Its population shrank 1.0% since 2020, one of 7 places that lost residents. The typical household earns $89,210 a year, 5% above the national median, and the median home is worth $470,900, 27% above the U.S. median.
- Population
- 20.0 million
- 4th highest of 51
- Median household income
- $89,210
- 5% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $470,900
- 27% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 13.8%
- 2.0 points above the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$89,210 per year
5% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 17th highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$53,067 per year
12% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 10th highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
13.8%
2.0 points above the U.S. (11.8%). 10th highest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
33.5 min one way
22% higher than the U.S. (27.4 min). 2nd highest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$470,900
27% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 12th highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,704 per month
9% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). 12th highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
54.0%
11.3 points below the U.S. (65.3%). 2nd lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
20,002,427
5.9% of the U.S. total. 4th highest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
−1.0%
4.1 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 3rd lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
19.5%
1.6 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 11th lowest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
19.3%
0.4 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 25th highest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
23.4%
8.7 points above the U.S. (14.7%). 3rd highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in New York, at 51.5%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 51.5% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 13.8% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 10.6% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 3.1% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 21.0% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
4.6 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 9th highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
5.6%
4.6 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 6th lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.