New York County, NY

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New York County Overview

1,669,127
TOTAL POPULATION
794,996
MALE POPULATION
874,131
FEMALE POPULATION
90.95
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.95
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$83,008
PER CAPITA INCOME
$121,383
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$93,956
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,979
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.60
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
970,686
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

New York County Area Codes

Race in New York County

The most populous races in New York County are White / Caucasian (893,947 | 53.6%), Hispanic or Latino (428,057 | 25.7%), and Black / African American (234,494 | 14.1%).
Race in New York County
Race# Population% Population
Asian199,56112.0%
Black / African American234,49414.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific7380.0%
Hispanic or Latino428,05725.7%
Native / Alaskan7,3950.4%
White / Caucasian893,94753.6%
Two or more Races126,6187.6%
Some other Race206,37412.4%
Total1,669,127100.0%

Ancestry in New York County

The most populous ancestries reported in New York County are Dominican (176,517 | 10.6%), Irish (117,321 | 7.0%), Chinese (113,883 | 6.8%), Italian (102,858 | 6.2%), and Puerto Rican (101,425 | 6.1%), together accounting for 36.7% of all New York County residents.
Race# Population% Population
Afghan2510.0%
African13,2770.8%
Alaska Native50.0%
Albanian2,7000.2%
Aleut50.0%
Alsatian3120.0%
American65,7843.9%
Apache3070.0%
Arab16,3641.0%
Argentinean6,0880.4%
Armenian2,6940.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac1240.0%
Australian3,5260.2%
Austrian9,8740.6%
Bahamian3170.0%
Bangladeshi2,1670.1%
Barbadian9400.1%
Basque1770.0%
Belgian2,0880.1%
Belizean9710.1%
Bermudan1330.0%
Blackfeet5390.0%
Bolivian9330.1%
Brazilian4,4780.3%
British13,5860.8%
British West Indian2,1520.1%
Bulgarian1,3410.1%
Burmese1930.0%
Cajun1270.0%
Cambodian2640.0%
Canadian4,4000.3%
Cape Verdean1470.0%
Carpatho Rusyn790.0%
Celtic860.0%
Central American19,3871.2%
Central American Indian5,7150.3%
Cherokee2,1560.1%
Chickasaw730.0%
Chilean1,5830.1%
Chinese113,8836.8%
Chippewa1150.0%
Choctaw940.0%
Colombian9,1730.5%
Colville140.0%
Comanche270.0%
Costa Rican1,0330.1%
Cree2110.0%
Creek700.0%
Croatian2,5770.2%
Cuban11,7890.7%
Cypriot1280.0%
Czech4,4070.3%
Czechoslovakian9170.1%
Danish3,6420.2%
Delaware1060.0%
Dominican176,51710.6%
Dutch9,2830.6%
Dutch West Indian760.0%
Eastern European37,2702.2%
Ecuadorian16,8361.0%
Egyptian2,4200.1%
English75,1634.5%
Estonian4380.0%
Ethiopian1,8750.1%
European30,9631.9%
Filipino13,9150.8%
Finnish1,6700.1%
French30,4491.8%
French American Indian880.0%
French Canadian3,5380.2%
German93,6825.6%
Ghanaian1,4450.1%
Greek12,7170.8%
Guamanian / Chamorro1590.0%
Guatemalan2,4570.2%
Guyanese1,8020.1%
Haitian6,5760.4%
Hmong710.0%
Honduran4,6280.3%
Hungarian11,8750.7%
Icelander1650.0%
Indian (Asian)39,2392.4%
Indonesian5300.0%
Inupiat80.0%
Iranian5,5230.3%
Iraqi9230.1%
Irish117,3217.0%
Iroquois7520.1%
Israeli5,6630.3%
Italian102,8586.2%
Jamaican9,0550.5%
Japanese16,0411.0%
Jordanian900.0%
Kenyan3820.0%
Korean20,7981.3%
Laotian1850.0%
Latvian1,2850.1%
Lebanese4,0790.2%
Liberian2090.0%
Lithuanian4,5630.3%
Lumbee1130.0%
Luxembourger970.0%
Macedonian1,7980.1%
Malaysian1,1910.1%
Maltese1,1470.1%
Marshallese340.0%
Menominee150.0%
Mexican42,4472.5%
Mexican American Indian5810.0%
Mongolian2230.0%
Moroccan1,9200.1%
Native Hawaiian9080.1%
Nepalese4860.0%
New Zealander2660.0%
Nicaraguan2,0960.1%
Nigerian2,5810.2%
Northern European2,9170.2%
Norwegian8,3770.5%
Paiute470.0%
Pakistani4,3130.3%
Palestinian7850.1%
Panamanian3,0480.2%
Paraguayan2460.0%
Pennsylvania German1570.0%
Peruvian5,1500.3%
Polish59,2263.5%
Portuguese4,9950.3%
Potawatomi300.0%
Pueblo570.0%
Puerto Rican101,4256.1%
Romanian9,7280.6%
Russian58,6453.5%
Salvadoran5,9500.4%
Samoan1820.0%
Scandinavian2,4980.2%
Scotch-Irish6,2460.4%
Scottish18,3521.1%
Seminole810.0%
Senegalese1,6590.1%
Serbian1,8820.1%
Sierra Leonean640.0%
Sioux2320.0%
Slavic3850.0%
Slovak2,2780.1%
Slovene5010.0%
Somali9810.1%
South African8450.1%
South American44,0472.6%
South American Indian6780.0%
Soviet Union700.0%
Spaniard7,6410.5%
Spanish3,3510.2%
Spanish American630.0%
Spanish American Indian1140.0%
Sri Lankan5110.0%
Subsaharan African29,3141.8%
Sudanese960.0%
Swedish10,2970.6%
Swiss3,5890.2%
Syrian1,5270.1%
Taiwanese5,3250.3%
Thai1,6310.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2,6940.2%
Turkish4,4680.3%
U.S. Virgin Islander4070.0%
Ugandan5360.0%
Ukrainian10,6460.6%
Uruguayan6820.0%
Ute240.0%
Venezuelan3,0240.2%
Vietnamese4,1120.3%
Welsh5,4650.3%
West Indian5,5970.3%
Yugoslavian5290.0%
Zimbabwean530.0%
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Sex and Age in New York County

Sex and Age in New York County

The most populous age groups in New York County are 30 to 34 Years (86,776 | 10.9%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (97,095 | 11.1%) for women.
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years39,495 (5.0%)37,906 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Years32,490 (4.1%)31,751 (3.6%)
10 to 14 Years32,616 (4.1%)32,008 (3.7%)
15 to 19 Years33,390 (4.2%)38,404 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Years49,585 (6.2%)60,802 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years86,347 (10.9%)97,095 (11.1%)
30 to 34 Years86,776 (10.9%)89,079 (10.2%)
35 to 39 Years68,065 (8.6%)65,466 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Years53,551 (6.7%)55,791 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years51,943 (6.5%)51,563 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years51,258 (6.5%)50,682 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years49,584 (6.2%)50,495 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years43,844 (5.5%)48,762 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years38,026 (4.8%)45,881 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years29,306 (3.7%)41,841 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years20,840 (2.6%)28,799 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years13,857 (1.7%)21,454 (2.5%)
85 Years and over14,023 (1.8%)26,352 (3.0%)
Total794,996 (100.0%)874,131 (100.0%)

Families and Households in New York County

Median Family Size in New York County

The median family size in New York County is 3.05 persons per family, with single female/mother families (84,596 | 25.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.3 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (218,404 | 66.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.
Median Family Size in New York County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple218,404 (66.7%)2.95
Single Male/Father24,372 (7.4%)3.06
Single Female/Mother84,596 (25.8%)3.30
Total Families327,372 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in New York County

The median household size in New York County is 2.09 persons per household, with single female/mother households (84,596 | 11.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.44 persons per household. non-family households (439,841 | 57.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
Median Household Size in New York County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple218,404 (28.5%)2.99
Single Male/Father24,372 (3.2%)3.34
Single Female/Mother84,596 (11.0%)3.44
Non-family439,841 (57.3%)1.32
Total Households767,213 (100.0%)2.09

Household Size by Marriage Status in New York County

Out of a total of 767,213 households in New York County, 327,372 (42.7%) are family households, while 439,841 (57.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 167,435, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 354,856.
Household Size by Marriage Status in New York County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-354,856 (46.3%)
2-Person Households167,435 (21.8%)68,769 (9.0%)
3-Person Households78,175 (10.2%)12,536 (1.6%)
4-Person Households53,766 (7.0%)3,186 (0.4%)
5-Person Households19,234 (2.5%)372 (0.1%)
6-Person Households5,593 (0.7%)77 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3,169 (0.4%)45 (0.0%)
Total327,372 (42.7%)439,841 (57.3%)

Female Fertility in New York County

Fertility by Age in New York County

Average fertility rate in New York County is 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 51.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in New York County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years130 (0.8%)3.0
20 to 34 years8,120 (51.1%)33.0
35 to 50 years7,653 (48.1%)41.0
Total15,903 (100.0%)34.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in New York County

81.7% of women with births (15,903) in New York County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 16.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in New York County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)130 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years6,561 (80.8%)1,559 (19.2%)
35 to 50 years6,429 (84.0%)1,224 (16.0%)
Total12,993 (81.7%)2,910 (18.3%)

Fertility by Education in New York County

Average fertility rate in New York County is 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 48.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 38.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in New York County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,119 (7.0%)27.0
High School Diploma1,532 (9.6%)31.0
College or Associate's Degree1,546 (9.7%)20.0
Bachelor's Degree5,524 (34.7%)31.0
Graduate Degree6,182 (38.9%)48.0
Total15,903 (100.0%)34.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in New York County

18.3% of women with births in New York County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 93.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 58.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in New York County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School610 (54.5%)509 (45.5%)
High School Diploma634 (41.4%)898 (58.6%)
College or Associate's Degree843 (54.5%)703 (45.5%)
Bachelor's Degree5,143 (93.1%)381 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree5,755 (93.1%)427 (6.9%)
Total12,993 (81.7%)2,910 (18.3%)

Income in New York County

Income Overview in New York County

Per Capita Income in New York County is $83,008, while median incomes of families and households are $121,383 and $93,956 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,669,127$83,008
Median Family Income327,372$121,383
Mean Family Income327,372$233,328
Median Household Income767,213$93,956
Mean Household Income767,213$172,695
Income Deficit327,372$9,979
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,669,12724.48%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,669,12775.52¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,669,1270.60

Earnings by Sex in New York County

Average Earnings in New York County are $65,852, $76,909 for men and $58,082 for women, a difference of 24.5%.
Earnings by Sex in New York County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male495,853 (49.8%)$76,909
Female500,691 (50.2%)$58,082
Total996,544 (100.0%)$65,852

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in New York County

The most common earnings brackets in New York County are $100,000+ for men (200,741 | 40.5%) and $100,000+ for women (144,824 | 28.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in New York County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less15,878 (3.2%)22,078 (4.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99910,238 (2.1%)14,958 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49910,837 (2.2%)15,230 (3.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9996,674 (1.3%)11,235 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4999,803 (2.0%)15,026 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9997,661 (1.5%)9,681 (1.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49910,823 (2.2%)11,810 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9996,743 (1.4%)9,230 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49912,598 (2.5%)16,249 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9995,886 (1.2%)7,248 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99919,277 (3.9%)19,600 (3.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99919,468 (3.9%)18,781 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99915,616 (3.2%)14,817 (3.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99917,517 (3.5%)19,003 (3.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99911,701 (2.4%)14,394 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99915,511 (3.1%)19,402 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99924,391 (4.9%)33,964 (6.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99922,519 (4.5%)25,660 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99951,971 (10.5%)57,501 (11.5%)
$100,000+200,741 (40.5%)144,824 (28.9%)
Total495,853 (100.0%)500,691 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in New York County

Average earnings in New York County are $83,641 for men and $65,017 for women, a difference of 22.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $137,306, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,072. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $91,000, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,021.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in New York County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,072$20,021
High School Diploma$37,075$28,242
College or Associate's Degree$44,657$35,627
Bachelor's Degree$100,762$75,387
Graduate Degree$137,306$91,000
Total$83,641$65,017

Family Income in New York County

Family Income Brackets in New York County

According to the New York County family income data, there are 113,598 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 34.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 10,149 families (3.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in New York County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00016,3695.0%
$10,000 to $14,99910,1493.1%
$15,000 to $24,99919,9706.1%
$25,000 to $34,99917,0235.2%
$35,000 to $49,99922,9167.0%
$50,000 to $74,99932,4109.9%
$75,000 to $99,99926,1908.0%
$100,000 to $149,99939,61212.1%
$150,000 to $199,99929,4639.0%
$200,000+113,59834.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in New York County

4-person families (51,040 | 15.6%) account for the highest median family income in New York County with $157,883 per family, while 2-person families (176,081 | 53.8%) have the highest median income of $59,858 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in New York County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families176,081 (53.8%)$119,717
3-Person Families75,256 (23.0%)$115,254
4-Person Families51,040 (15.6%)$157,883
5-Person Families17,683 (5.4%)$105,473
6-Person Families4,794 (1.5%)$72,601
7+ Person Families2,518 (0.8%)$96,635
Total327,372 (100.0%)$121,383

Family Income by Number of Earners in New York County

The median family income in New York County is $121,383, with families comprising 2 earners (151,784) having the highest median family income of $205,032, while families with no earners (47,480) have the lowest median family income of $23,854, accounting for 46.4% and 14.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in New York County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners47,480 (14.5%)$23,854
1 Earner107,481 (32.8%)$75,551
2 Earners151,784 (46.4%)$205,032
3+ Earners20,627 (6.3%)$132,131
Total327,372 (100.0%)$121,383

Household Income in New York County

Household Income Brackets in New York County

With 191,036 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in New York County, accounting for 24.9% of all households. In contrast, only 38,361 households (5.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in New York County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00061,3778.0%
$10,000 to $14,99938,3615.0%
$15,000 to $24,99950,6366.6%
$25,000 to $34,99942,9645.6%
$35,000 to $49,99952,9386.9%
$50,000 to $74,99982,09210.7%
$75,000 to $99,99971,3519.3%
$100,000 to $149,999105,87513.8%
$150,000 to $199,99970,5849.2%
$200,000+191,03624.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in New York County

The median household income in New York County is $93,956, with the highest median household income of $127,186 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 302,644 households (39.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $50,040, with 194,020 households (25.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in New York County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years24,803 (3.2%)$58,846
25 to 44 Years302,644 (39.5%)$127,186
45 to 64 Years245,746 (32.0%)$95,444
65+ Years194,020 (25.3%)$50,040
Total767,213 (100.0%)$93,956

Poverty in New York County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in New York County

With 14.4% poverty level for males and 16.6% for females among the residents of New York County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 13,936 males (26.3%) and 18,550 females (30.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in New York County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,755 (17.3%)6,416 (17.1%)
5 Years1,644 (25.4%)821 (13.6%)
6 to 11 Years8,918 (22.6%)8,220 (21.5%)
12 to 14 Years3,940 (21.4%)3,695 (19.8%)
15 Years1,236 (22.8%)1,290 (20.1%)
16 and 17 Years2,852 (23.8%)2,461 (22.3%)
18 to 24 Years13,936 (26.3%)18,550 (30.4%)
25 to 34 Years17,004 (10.0%)21,378 (11.6%)
35 to 44 Years10,758 (8.9%)16,344 (13.5%)
45 to 54 Years10,981 (10.7%)13,745 (13.5%)
55 to 64 Years15,525 (16.8%)18,071 (18.3%)
65 to 74 Years10,589 (15.9%)15,708 (18.0%)
75 Years and over7,365 (15.5%)14,031 (19.0%)
Total111,503 (14.4%)140,730 (16.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in New York County

According to the poverty statistics in New York County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 25 to 34 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.1% of males and 88.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in New York County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32,375 (82.7%)31,194 (82.9%)
5 Years4,835 (74.6%)5,231 (86.4%)
6 to 11 Years30,554 (77.4%)29,969 (78.5%)
12 to 14 Years14,452 (78.6%)14,961 (80.2%)
15 Years4,183 (77.2%)5,136 (79.9%)
16 and 17 Years9,128 (76.2%)8,577 (77.7%)
18 to 24 Years39,024 (73.7%)42,499 (69.6%)
25 to 34 Years153,969 (90.0%)163,496 (88.4%)
35 to 44 Years110,175 (91.1%)104,712 (86.5%)
45 to 54 Years91,457 (89.3%)88,350 (86.5%)
55 to 64 Years77,167 (83.3%)80,861 (81.7%)
65 to 74 Years55,828 (84.1%)71,400 (82.0%)
75 Years and over40,013 (84.5%)59,923 (81.0%)
Total663,160 (85.6%)706,309 (83.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in New York County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in New York County show that 5.7% or 12,331 of the total 218,404 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 18.3%, comprising of 86 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.6%, which includes 3,299 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in New York County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children128,034 (94.4%)7,533 (5.6%)
1 or 2 Children68,859 (95.4%)3,299 (4.6%)
3 or 4 Children8,797 (86.2%)1,413 (13.8%)
5 or more Children383 (81.7%)86 (18.3%)
Total206,073 (94.4%)12,331 (5.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in New York County

According to the poverty data in New York County, 16.9% or 4,125 single-father households and 26.7% or 22,549 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 251 households (34.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,916 households (65.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in New York County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2,151 (15.3%)6,698 (16.1%)
1 or 2 Children1,723 (18.1%)12,823 (33.5%)
3 or 4 Children251 (34.2%)2,916 (65.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)112 (43.1%)
Total4,125 (16.9%)22,549 (26.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in New York County

The poverty data for New York County shows that 12,331 of the married-couple family households (5.7%) and 26,674 of the single-parent households (24.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 86 households (18.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3,167 household (61.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in New York County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children7,533 (5.6%)8,849 (15.9%)
1 or 2 Children3,299 (4.6%)14,546 (30.4%)
3 or 4 Children1,413 (13.8%)3,167 (61.0%)
5 or more Children86 (18.3%)112 (35.1%)
Total12,331 (5.7%)26,674 (24.5%)

Employment Characteristics in New York County

Employment by Class of Employer in New York County

Among the 886,916 employed individuals in New York County, private company employees (584,236 | 65.9%), not-for-profit organizations (117,601 | 13.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (61,532 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in New York County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees584,23665.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)40,9864.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)61,5326.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations117,60113.3%
Local Government Employees49,1335.5%
State Government Employees19,0332.1%
Federal Government Employees13,0901.5%
Unpaid Family Workers1,3050.2%
Total886,916100.0%

Employment Status by Age in New York County

According to the labor force statistics for New York County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,450,951), 66.9% or 970,686 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 64,065 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.8% or 154,401 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 30.7% or 4,210 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in New York County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years13,713 (22.9%)4,210 (30.7%)
20 to 24 Years72,635 (65.8%)8,353 (11.5%)
25 to 29 Years159,595 (87.0%)7,980 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years154,401 (87.8%)7,411 (4.8%)
35 to 44 Years207,656 (85.5%)11,836 (5.7%)
45 to 54 Years165,179 (80.4%)10,571 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years72,357 (72.3%)5,354 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years56,027 (60.5%)4,314 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years53,649 (34.6%)3,487 (6.5%)
75 Years and over14,914 (11.9%)731 (4.9%)
Total970,686 (66.9%)64,065 (6.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in New York County

According to labor force statistics for New York County, 81.5% of individuals (815,245) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,000,301) are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 47,284 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.9% or 590,182 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.6% or 6,400 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in New York County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School50,794 (57.7%)11,092 (12.6%)
High School Diploma74,367 (65.1%)11,766 (10.3%)
College / Associate Degree100,219 (74.7%)13,819 (10.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher590,182 (88.9%)25,891 (3.9%)
Total815,245 (81.5%)58,017 (5.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in New York County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in New York County are Community & Social Service (188,903 | 20.9%), Management (151,615 | 16.7%), Business & Financial (101,837 | 11.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74,663 | 8.2%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (70,283 | 7.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in New York County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in New York County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (69.8%), Architecture & Engineering (65.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (63.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (67.8%), Education Instruction & Library (64.7%), and Health Technologists (63.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in New York County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management82,734 (54.6%)68,881 (45.4%)
Business & Financial52,113 (51.2%)49,724 (48.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science47,280 (63.3%)27,383 (36.7%)
Computers & Mathematics30,187 (69.8%)13,073 (30.2%)
Architecture & Engineering7,902 (65.2%)4,214 (34.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science9,191 (47.6%)10,096 (52.3%)
Community & Social Service 81,375 (43.1%)107,528 (56.9%)
Education, Arts & Media5,427 (32.2%)11,428 (67.8%)
Legal Services & Support22,236 (56.2%)17,345 (43.8%)
Education Instruction & Library21,935 (35.3%)40,249 (64.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment31,777 (45.2%)38,506 (54.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating19,342 (37.1%)32,740 (62.9%)
Health Technologists16,155 (36.2%)28,505 (63.8%)
Total (Category)282,844 (49.7%)286,256 (50.3%)
Total (Overall)452,033 (49.9%)453,664 (50.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in New York County are Food Preparation & Serving (33,682 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (26,743 | 2.9%), Healthcare Support (26,543 | 2.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (21,363 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (13,981 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in New York County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in New York County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (65.8%), Security & Protection (65.2%), and Law Enforcement (63.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.8%), Personal Care & Service (67.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (40.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in New York County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4,294 (16.2%)22,249 (83.8%)
Security & Protection9,116 (65.2%)4,865 (34.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention6,398 (65.8%)3,332 (34.2%)
Law Enforcement2,718 (63.9%)1,533 (36.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving20,620 (61.2%)13,062 (38.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance12,632 (59.1%)8,731 (40.9%)
Personal Care & Service8,726 (32.6%)18,017 (67.4%)
Total (Category)55,388 (45.3%)66,924 (54.7%)
Total (Overall)452,033 (49.9%)453,664 (50.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in New York County are Sales & Related (85,841 | 9.5%), and Office & Administration (71,806 | 7.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in New York County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in New York County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related44,857 (52.3%)40,984 (47.7%)
Office & Administration22,329 (31.1%)49,477 (68.9%)
Total (Category)67,186 (42.6%)90,461 (57.4%)
Total (Overall)452,033 (49.9%)453,664 (50.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in New York County are Construction & Extraction (12,346 | 1.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5,647 | 0.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (316 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in New York County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in New York County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry178 (56.3%)138 (43.7%)
Construction & Extraction11,618 (94.1%)728 (5.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,269 (93.3%)378 (6.7%)
Total (Category)17,065 (93.2%)1,244 (6.8%)
Total (Overall)452,033 (49.9%)453,664 (50.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in New York County are Transportation (16,673 | 1.8%), Production (11,471 | 1.3%), and Material Moving (10,185 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in New York County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in New York County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production7,281 (63.5%)4,190 (36.5%)
Transportation14,185 (85.1%)2,488 (14.9%)
Material Moving8,084 (79.4%)2,101 (20.6%)
Total (Category)29,550 (77.1%)8,779 (22.9%)
Total (Overall)452,033 (49.9%)453,664 (50.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in New York County

Employment Industries in New York County

The major employment industries in New York County include Professional & Scientific (159,751 | 17.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (124,617 | 13.8%), Finance & Insurance (113,965 | 12.6%), Educational Services (94,931 | 10.5%), and Retail Trade (61,999 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in New York County

Employment Industries by Sex in New York County

The New York County industries that see more men than women are Construction (82.9%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (79.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (76.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (69.2%), Educational Services (63.4%), and Retail Trade (54.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in New York County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting447 (73.4%)162 (26.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction89 (79.5%)23 (20.5%)
Construction14,540 (82.9%)3,008 (17.1%)
Manufacturing14,476 (54.6%)12,014 (45.4%)
Wholesale Trade8,511 (53.8%)7,310 (46.2%)
Retail Trade28,459 (45.9%)33,540 (54.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing18,028 (76.2%)5,630 (23.8%)
Utilities1,331 (68.2%)621 (31.8%)
Information25,970 (48.8%)27,198 (51.1%)
Finance & Insurance71,402 (62.6%)42,563 (37.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing21,382 (65.9%)11,055 (34.1%)
Professional & Scientific86,588 (54.2%)73,163 (45.8%)
Enterprise Management702 (47.0%)793 (53.0%)
Administrative & Support15,223 (55.3%)12,319 (44.7%)
Educational Services34,767 (36.6%)60,164 (63.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance38,352 (30.8%)86,265 (69.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation18,702 (47.5%)20,673 (52.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services26,700 (58.1%)19,268 (41.9%)
Public Administration12,393 (47.5%)13,707 (52.5%)
Total452,033 (49.9%)453,664 (50.1%)

Education in New York County

School Enrollment in New York County

The most common levels of schooling among the 331,640 students in New York County are college / undergraduate (89,815 | 27.1%), graduate / professional (52,418 | 15.8%), and elementary school (52,164 | 15.7%).
School Enrollment in New York County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool22,4016.8%
Kindergarten12,9363.9%
Elementary School52,16415.7%
Middle School51,52315.5%
High School50,38315.2%
College / Undergraduate89,81527.1%
Graduate / Professional52,41815.8%
Total331,640100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in New York County

Out of a total of 331,640 students who are enrolled in schools in New York County, 149,570 (45.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 182,070 (54.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 23,687 (72.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 46,639 (74.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in New York County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds9,401 (45.5%)11,264 (54.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old46,639 (74.9%)15,669 (25.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds45,375 (71.4%)18,138 (28.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds25,505 (73.4%)9,269 (26.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds9,224 (28.0%)23,687 (72.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds19,127 (36.2%)33,677 (63.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds16,094 (37.0%)27,346 (62.9%)
35 Years and over10,704 (50.4%)10,521 (49.6%)
Total182,070 (54.9%)149,570 (45.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in New York County

Business (155,478 | 17.5%), social sciences (141,735 | 16.0%), visual & performing arts (93,647 | 10.6%), literature & languages (74,658 | 8.4%), and liberal arts & history (65,446 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 886,936 individuals in New York County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in New York County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics37,1704.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural41,7404.7%
Physical & Health Sciences23,4422.6%
Psychology48,9395.5%
Social Sciences141,73516.0%
Engineering41,1764.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies7,4350.8%
Science & Technology47,0125.3%
Business155,47817.5%
Education34,5553.9%
Literature & Languages74,6588.4%
Liberal Arts & History65,4467.4%
Visual & Performing Arts93,64710.6%
Communications51,8955.9%
Arts & Humanities22,6082.5%
Total886,936100.0%

Transportation & Commute in New York County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in New York County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in New York County are males with no vehicle (306,174, accounting for 69.8%) and females with no vehicle (322,216, making up 70.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in New York County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle306,174 (69.8%)322,216 (74.3%)
1 Vehicle112,751 (25.7%)94,645 (21.8%)
2 Vehicles15,604 (3.6%)13,032 (3.0%)
3 Vehicles2,917 (0.7%)2,984 (0.7%)
4 Vehicles863 (0.2%)550 (0.1%)
5 or more Vehicles360 (0.1%)184 (0.0%)
Total438,669 (100.0%)433,611 (100.0%)

Commute Time in New York County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in New York County are 30 to 34 minutes (150,210 commuters, 20.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (104,206 commuters, 14.1%), and 45 to 59 minutes (89,024 commuters, 12.1%).
Commute Time in New York County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes11,4071.5%
5 to 9 Minutes30,6814.2%
10 to 14 Minutes47,0816.4%
15 to 19 Minutes72,8919.9%
20 to 24 Minutes104,20614.1%
25 to 29 Minutes57,8467.9%
30 to 34 Minutes150,21020.4%
35 to 39 Minutes35,5814.8%
40 to 44 Minutes55,0727.5%
45 to 59 Minutes89,02412.1%
60 to 89 Minutes61,1768.3%
90 or more Minutes21,1362.9%

Commute Time by Sex in New York County

The most common commute times in New York County are 30 to 34 minutes (73,180 commuters, 19.7%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (77,030 commuters, 21.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in New York County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7,092 (1.9%)4,315 (1.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes15,875 (4.3%)14,806 (4.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes24,151 (6.5%)22,930 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes37,227 (10.0%)35,664 (9.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes56,621 (15.3%)47,585 (13.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes30,568 (8.3%)27,278 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes73,180 (19.7%)77,030 (21.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes16,817 (4.5%)18,764 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes26,735 (7.2%)28,337 (7.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes41,806 (11.3%)47,218 (12.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes30,132 (8.1%)31,044 (8.5%)
90 or more Minutes10,423 (2.8%)10,713 (2.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in New York County

The most frequent times of departure to work in New York County are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (72,340, 19.5%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (73,068, 20.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in New York County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7,356 (2.0%)4,827 (1.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6,495 (1.8%)3,512 (1.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM5,444 (1.5%)3,096 (0.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM17,755 (4.8%)12,570 (3.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM16,963 (4.6%)14,629 (4.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM35,603 (9.6%)36,207 (9.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM37,369 (10.1%)37,588 (10.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM72,340 (19.5%)73,068 (20.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM50,386 (13.6%)56,601 (15.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM59,156 (16.0%)64,713 (17.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM16,580 (4.5%)19,358 (5.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM6,075 (1.6%)5,963 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM21,767 (5.9%)18,009 (4.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM17,338 (4.7%)15,543 (4.3%)
Total370,627 (100.0%)365,684 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in New York County

Occupancy by Ownership in New York County

Of the total 767,213 dwellings in New York County, owner-occupied units account for 189,119 (24.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 578,094 (75.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in New York County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units189,11924.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units578,09475.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units767,213100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in New York County

Occupancy by Household Size in New York County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household354,85646.3%
2-Person Household236,20430.8%
3-Person Household90,71111.8%
4+ Person Household85,44211.1%
Total Housing Units767,213100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in New York County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in New York County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household76,627 (21.6%)278,229 (78.4%)
2-Person Household64,535 (27.3%)171,669 (72.7%)
3-Person Household22,448 (24.7%)68,263 (75.2%)
4+ Person Household25,509 (29.9%)59,933 (70.1%)
Total Housing Units189,119 (24.6%)578,094 (75.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in New York County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in New York County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,403 (4.5%)71,717 (95.5%)
High School Diploma6,971 (8.8%)72,604 (91.2%)
College/Associate Degree18,543 (18.1%)84,004 (81.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher160,202 (31.4%)349,769 (68.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in New York County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in New York County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years191,46725.0%
35 to 44 Years135,98017.7%
45 to 54 Years121,76915.9%
55 to 64 Years123,97716.2%
65 to 74 Years106,13313.8%
75 to 84 Years60,7127.9%
85 Years and Over27,1753.5%
Total767,213100.0%

Housing Finances in New York County

Median Income by Occupancy in New York County

Median Income by Occupancy in New York County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied189,119 (24.6%)$173,534
Renter-Occupied578,094 (75.3%)$76,806
Average767,213 (100.0%)$93,956

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in New York County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in New York County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004,446 (2.4%)28,172 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9992,196 (1.2%)26,483 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,459 (1.3%)35,926 (6.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,481 (1.3%)24,984 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,732 (1.4%)20,498 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9996,978 (3.7%)35,749 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,475 (4.0%)45,292 (7.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99914,666 (7.7%)67,595 (11.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,839 (7.9%)56,842 (9.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99926,513 (14.0%)79,676 (13.8%)
$150,000 or more104,334 (55.2%)156,877 (27.1%)
Total189,119 (100.0%)578,094 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in New York County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in New York County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30020,749 (11.0%)28,023 (4.9%)
$300 to $4995,786 (3.1%)26,238 (4.5%)
$500 to $79911,060 (5.9%)38,155 (6.6%)
$800 to $9997,957 (4.2%)36,388 (6.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49922,255 (11.8%)99,396 (17.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99918,210 (9.6%)74,986 (13.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49919,232 (10.2%)73,587 (12.7%)
$2,500 to $2,99916,269 (8.6%)51,781 (9.0%)
$3,000 or more67,601 (35.7%)138,416 (23.9%)
Total189,119 (100.0%)578,094 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in New York County

Housing Structures in New York County

Housing Structures in New York County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached10,2121.3%
Single Unit, Attached5,6870.7%
2 Unit Apartments6,9080.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments15,3542.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments41,6485.4%
10 or more Apartments686,39489.5%
Mobile Home / Other1,0100.1%
Total767,213100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in New York County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in New York County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached7,582 (74.3%)2,630 (25.8%)
Single Unit, Attached4,012 (70.6%)1,675 (29.4%)
2 Unit Apartments2,077 (30.1%)4,831 (69.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,279 (21.4%)12,075 (78.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,417 (15.4%)35,231 (84.6%)
10 or more Apartments165,483 (24.1%)520,911 (75.9%)
Mobile Home / Other269 (26.6%)741 (73.4%)
Total189,119 (24.6%)578,094 (75.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in New York County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in New York County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room10,600 (5.6%)79,461 (13.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms60,385 (31.9%)259,174 (44.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms72,232 (38.2%)208,189 (36.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms29,491 (15.6%)26,929 (4.7%)
8 or more Rooms16,411 (8.7%)4,341 (0.7%)
Total189,119 (100.0%)578,094 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in New York County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in New York County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas90,948 (48.1%)275,125 (47.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4,789 (2.5%)10,869 (1.9%)
Electricity38,033 (20.1%)160,758 (27.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene43,076 (22.8%)93,817 (16.2%)
Coal or Coke84 (0.0%)467 (0.1%)
All other Fuels7,434 (3.9%)15,813 (2.7%)
No Fuel Used4,755 (2.5%)21,245 (3.7%)
Total189,119 (100.0%)578,094 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in New York County

Household Vehicle Usage in New York County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle112,790 (59.6%)480,612 (83.1%)
1 Vehicle64,624 (34.2%)87,749 (15.2%)
2 Vehicles9,211 (4.9%)8,092 (1.4%)
3 or more Vehicles2,494 (1.3%)1,641 (0.3%)
Total189,119 (100.0%)578,094 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in New York County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in New York County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units97,23191,888
Median Property Value$992,300$1,029,900
Median Household Income$129,447$61,284
Monthly Housing Costs$1,218$56,076
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$20,501

Property Value by Mortgage Status in New York County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in New York County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004,270 (4.4%)918 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,603 (1.7%)684 (0.7%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,177 (5.3%)3,538 (3.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9997,987 (8.2%)8,643 (9.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99916,571 (17.0%)16,118 (17.5%)
$750,000 to $999,99913,419 (13.8%)14,967 (16.3%)
$1,000,000 or more48,204 (49.6%)47,020 (51.2%)
Total97,231 (100.0%)91,888 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in New York County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in New York County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004,327 (4.4%)342 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9996,035 (6.2%)2,315 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,916 (5.1%)1,637 (1.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,498 (5.7%)2,062 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,385 (10.7%)1,977 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,309 (9.6%)4,281 (4.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99913,711 (14.1%)5,530 (6.0%)
$150,000 or more43,050 (44.3%)12,802 (13.9%)
Total97,231 (100.0%)91,888 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in New York County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in New York County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x15,788 (16.2%)233,044 (253.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x7,347 (7.6%)15,050 (16.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x7,839 (8.1%)15,940 (17.3%)
4.0x or more64,729 (66.6%)12,721 (13.8%)
Total97,231 (100.0%)91,888 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in New York County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in New York County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,547 (2.6%)975 (1.1%)
$800 to $1,4993,933 (4.1%)2,993 (3.3%)
$800 to $1,49965,177 (67.0%)2,174 (2.4%)
Total97,231 (100.0%)91,888 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in New York County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New York County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New York County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years88,442 (98.1%)1,698 (1.9%)
6 to 18 Years164,763 (97.6%)4,027 (2.4%)
19 to 25 Years158,560 (94.1%)9,937 (5.9%)
26 to 34 Years297,050 (93.3%)21,298 (6.7%)
35 to 44 Years225,223 (93.1%)16,787 (6.9%)
45 to 54 Years192,666 (94.2%)11,855 (5.8%)
55 to 64 Years181,899 (94.9%)9,766 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years151,343 (98.6%)2,182 (1.4%)
75 Years and older120,420 (99.3%)912 (0.7%)
Total1,580,366 (95.3%)78,462 (4.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in New York County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in New York County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born88,442 (98.1%)1,698 (1.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen164,763 (97.6%)4,027 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen158,560 (94.1%)9,937 (5.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in New York County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in New York County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000236,535 (94.0%)15,143 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999180,307 (92.8%)14,058 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999158,859 (91.6%)14,480 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999136,324 (93.2%)9,901 (6.8%)
$100,000 and over819,867 (97.5%)21,373 (2.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New York County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New York County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 627,157 (30.1%)64,261 (71.3%)
6 to 18 Years63,360 (37.5%)111,061 (65.8%)
19 to 25 Years28,931 (17.2%)131,986 (78.3%)
25 to 34 Years44,115 (13.9%)258,332 (81.1%)
35 to 44 Years43,379 (17.9%)187,140 (77.3%)
45 to 54 Years44,805 (21.9%)154,181 (75.4%)
55 to 64 Years59,453 (31.0%)131,327 (68.5%)
65 to 74 Years137,284 (89.4%)74,254 (48.4%)
75 Years and over119,126 (98.2%)55,221 (45.5%)
Total567,610 (34.2%)1,167,763 (70.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in New York County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in New York County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years221 (0.6%)51 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years5,444 (6.6%)2,985 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years10,475 (4.4%)8,365 (3.1%)
35 to 64 Years27,993 (8.9%)31,799 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years12,289 (18.5%)19,927 (22.9%)
75 Years and over19,512 (41.2%)34,598 (46.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in New York County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in New York County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years172 (0.4%)16 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years248 (0.3%)239 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,173 (0.5%)716 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years4,495 (1.4%)4,497 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,837 (4.3%)3,427 (3.9%)
75 Years and over7,467 (15.8%)10,002 (13.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in New York County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (0.1%)35 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years692 (0.8%)499 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,675 (0.7%)1,232 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years5,070 (1.6%)5,751 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,258 (3.4%)3,746 (4.3%)
75 Years and over3,465 (7.3%)6,216 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in New York County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4,597 (5.6%)2,163 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years7,031 (3.0%)5,193 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years12,536 (4.0%)11,096 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,878 (4.3%)4,305 (4.9%)
75 Years and over5,071 (10.7%)11,471 (15.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in New York County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years626 (0.8%)526 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,981 (0.8%)1,724 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years13,696 (4.3%)19,892 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years7,790 (11.7%)15,177 (17.4%)
75 Years and over13,401 (28.3%)27,175 (36.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in New York County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,503 (1.8%)636 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years1,445 (0.6%)977 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years5,555 (1.8%)7,578 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,109 (4.7%)4,904 (5.6%)
75 Years and over5,147 (10.9%)13,129 (17.7%)

Technology Access in New York County

Computing Device Access in New York County

Computing Device Access in New York County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop641,44583.6%
Smartphone679,82288.6%
Tablet477,43562.2%
No Computing Device50,9766.6%
Total767,213100.0%

Internet Access in New York County

Internet Access in New York County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet7900.1%
Broadband Home605,94379.0%
Cellular Data Only68,1278.9%
Satellite Internet18,6522.4%
No Internet85,00411.1%
Total767,213100.0%

New York County Summary

New York County, also known as Manhattan, is the most densely populated county in the United States. It is located in the heart of New York City and is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world. The county is bordered by the Hudson River to the west, the East River to the east, and the Harlem River to the north. It is also home to the boroughs of Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

History

The history of New York County dates back to the 1600s when the Dutch first settled in the area. The Dutch named the area New Amsterdam and it was the first permanent European settlement in what is now New York City. In 1664, the British took control of the area and renamed it New York. The area was then divided into 12 counties, with New York County being the largest.
In the late 1700s, New York County was the site of the first capital of the United States. The city of New York was the first capital of the United States from 1785 to 1790. During this time, the city was the center of the nation’s political and economic life.
In the 1800s, New York County was the site of the first subway system in the United States. The first subway line opened in 1904 and was the first of its kind in the world. The subway system has since grown to become one of the largest in the world.
In the 1900s, New York County was the site of the construction of the Empire State Building. The building was completed in 1931 and is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.

Geography

New York County is located in the southeastern part of New York State. It is bordered by the Hudson River to the west, the East River to the east, and the Harlem River to the north. The county is made up of five boroughs: Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.
The county is divided into three main sections: Lower Manhattan, Midtown Manhattan, and Upper Manhattan. Lower Manhattan is the oldest part of the county and is home to many of the city’s most iconic landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. Midtown Manhattan is the commercial center of the city and is home to many of the city’s most famous skyscrapers. Upper Manhattan is the northernmost part of the county and is home to many of the city’s parks and green spaces.

Economy

New York County is the economic center of the United States. It is home to the New York Stock Exchange, the largest stock exchange in the world. The county is also home to many of the world’s largest corporations, such as JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup.
The county is also home to many of the world’s most famous museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. The county is also home to many of the world’s most famous theaters, such as the Broadway Theater and the Lincoln Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, New York County had a population of 1,585,873. The population is made up of a diverse mix of people from all over the world. The largest ethnic group in the county is Hispanic, making up 28.6% of the population. The second largest ethnic group is White, making up 25.7% of the population. The third largest ethnic group is Asian, making up 19.3% of the population.
The median household income in New York County is $75,738, which is higher than the national median of $50,046. The median home value in the county is $1,072,400, which is higher than the national median of $184,700.
New York County is a vibrant and diverse county with a rich history and a bright future. It is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks and is the economic center of the United States. The county is home to a diverse mix of people from all over the world and is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of New York County?
Total Population of New York County is 1,669,127.
What is the Total Male Population of New York County?
Total Male Population of New York County is 794,996.
What is the Total Female Population of New York County?
Total Female Population of New York County is 874,131.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in New York County?
There are 90.95 Males per 100 Females in New York County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in New York County?
There are 109.95 Females per 100 Males in New York County.
What is the Median Population Age in New York County?
Median Population Age in New York County is 38.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in New York County
Average Family Size in New York County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in New York County
Average Household Size in New York County is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in New York County?
Per Capita income in New York County is $83,008.
What is the Median Family Income in New York County?
Median Family Income in New York County is $121,383.
What is the Median Household income in New York County?
Median Household Income in New York County is $93,956.
What is Income or Wage Gap in New York County?
Income or Wage Gap in New York County is 24.5%.
Women in New York County earn 75.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in New York County?
Family Income Deficit in New York County is $9,979.
Families that are below poverty line in New York County earn $9,979 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in New York County?
Inequality or Gini Index in New York County is 0.60.
How Large is the Labor Force in New York County?
There are 970,686 People in the Labor Forcein in New York County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in New York County?
66.9% of People are in the Labor Force in New York County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in New York County?
Unemployment Rate in New York County is 6.6%.