Yonkers, NY Map & Demographics

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Yonkers Overview

$42,336
PER CAPITA INCOME
$96,322
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,208
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,088
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
209,780
TOTAL POPULATION
102,097
MALE POPULATION
107,683
FEMALE POPULATION
94.81
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.47
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
109,518
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Yonkers Zip Codes

Yonkers Area Codes

Income in Yonkers

Income Overview in Yonkers

Per Capita Income in Yonkers is $42,336, while median incomes of families and households are $96,322 and $78,208 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income209,780$42,336
Median Family Income51,070$96,322
Mean Family Income51,070$128,488
Median Household Income81,470$78,208
Mean Household Income81,470$108,227
Income Deficit51,070$12,088
Wage / Income Gap (%)209,78021.25%
Wage / Income Gap ($)209,78078.75¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index209,7800.49

Earnings by Sex in Yonkers

Average Earnings in Yonkers are $47,973, $53,795 for men and $42,364 for women, a difference of 21.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Yonkers
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male57,252 (51.2%)$53,795
Female54,495 (48.8%)$42,364
Total111,747 (100.0%)$47,973

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Yonkers

The most common earnings brackets in Yonkers are $100,000+ for men (12,355 | 21.6%) and $100,000+ for women (8,275 | 15.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Yonkers
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,695 (4.7%)2,445 (4.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,254 (2.2%)1,978 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,499929 (1.6%)1,586 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,089 (1.9%)1,511 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,661 (2.9%)2,450 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,140 (2.0%)2,078 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499916 (1.6%)1,437 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,338 (2.3%)1,632 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,045 (1.8%)1,219 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,726 (3.0%)2,102 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,379 (5.9%)2,587 (4.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,276 (4.0%)2,388 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,316 (4.1%)2,676 (4.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,648 (4.6%)1,827 (3.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,411 (4.2%)2,539 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,217 (3.9%)1,771 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,551 (8.0%)4,749 (8.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,784 (8.4%)3,073 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,522 (11.4%)6,172 (11.3%)
$100,000+12,355 (21.6%)8,275 (15.2%)
Total57,252 (100.0%)54,495 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Yonkers

Average earnings in Yonkers are $59,274 for men and $49,727 for women, a difference of 16.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $94,889, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,994. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $84,390, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,055.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Yonkers
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,994$25,055
High School Diploma$50,710$28,867
College or Associate's Degree$55,362$42,127
Bachelor's Degree$75,989$62,300
Graduate Degree$94,889$84,390
Total$59,274$49,727

Family Income in Yonkers

Family Income Brackets in Yonkers

According to the Yonkers family income data, there are 10,112 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 817 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Yonkers
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,5024.9%
$10,000 to $14,9998171.6%
$15,000 to $24,9992,7075.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992,8095.5%
$35,000 to $49,9994,2908.4%
$50,000 to $74,9997,15014.0%
$75,000 to $99,9996,07711.9%
$100,000 to $149,9999,34618.3%
$150,000 to $199,9995,31110.4%
$200,000+10,11219.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Yonkers

7+ person families (909 | 1.8%) account for the highest median family income in Yonkers with $177,734 per family, while 2-person families (20,404 | 40.0%) have the highest median income of $41,528 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Yonkers
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families20,404 (40.0%)$83,055
3-Person Families13,467 (26.4%)$111,067
4-Person Families9,412 (18.4%)$116,292
5-Person Families4,438 (8.7%)$95,517
6-Person Families2,440 (4.8%)$129,692
7+ Person Families909 (1.8%)$177,734
Total51,070 (100.0%)$96,322

Family Income by Number of Earners in Yonkers

The median family income in Yonkers is $96,322, with families comprising 3+ earners (8,201) having the highest median family income of $168,132, while families with no earners (6,770) have the lowest median family income of $32,864, accounting for 16.1% and 13.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Yonkers
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners6,770 (13.3%)$32,864
1 Earner15,468 (30.3%)$57,556
2 Earners20,631 (40.4%)$130,963
3+ Earners8,201 (16.1%)$168,132
Total51,070 (100.0%)$96,322

Household Income in Yonkers

Household Income Brackets in Yonkers

With 13,850 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Yonkers, accounting for 17.0% of all households. In contrast, only 3,422 households (4.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Yonkers
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005,8667.2%
$10,000 to $14,9993,4224.2%
$15,000 to $24,9995,7847.1%
$25,000 to $34,9994,6445.7%
$35,000 to $49,9998,0669.9%
$50,000 to $74,99911,81314.5%
$75,000 to $99,9998,88010.9%
$100,000 to $149,99913,85017.0%
$150,000 to $199,9997,2518.9%
$200,000+11,73214.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Yonkers

The median household income in Yonkers is $78,208, with the highest median household income of $94,671 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 32,673 households (40.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,397, with 1,580 households (1.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Yonkers
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,580 (1.9%)$46,397
25 to 44 Years24,731 (30.4%)$81,875
45 to 64 Years32,673 (40.1%)$94,671
65+ Years22,486 (27.6%)$53,742
Total81,470 (100.0%)$78,208

Poverty in Yonkers

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Yonkers

With 12.1% poverty level for males and 14.3% for females among the residents of Yonkers, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 273 males (45.4%) and 223 females (20.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Yonkers
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years784 (13.0%)735 (12.5%)
5 Years273 (45.4%)223 (20.6%)
6 to 11 Years1,781 (22.3%)862 (15.4%)
12 to 14 Years653 (18.2%)553 (12.5%)
15 Years481 (32.0%)91 (8.7%)
16 and 17 Years620 (18.0%)357 (16.7%)
18 to 24 Years1,571 (17.0%)1,655 (18.9%)
25 to 34 Years978 (6.6%)2,085 (13.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,394 (11.0%)2,133 (15.1%)
45 to 54 Years946 (7.3%)1,634 (12.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,271 (9.5%)2,005 (14.0%)
65 to 74 Years664 (7.6%)1,207 (11.6%)
75 Years and over779 (12.8%)1,606 (16.5%)
Total12,195 (12.1%)15,146 (14.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Yonkers

According to the poverty statistics in Yonkers, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.4% of males and 91.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Yonkers
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,233 (87.0%)5,145 (87.5%)
5 Years329 (54.6%)857 (79.3%)
6 to 11 Years6,208 (77.7%)4,734 (84.6%)
12 to 14 Years2,941 (81.8%)3,863 (87.5%)
15 Years1,021 (68.0%)960 (91.3%)
16 and 17 Years2,823 (82.0%)1,781 (83.3%)
18 to 24 Years7,682 (83.0%)7,084 (81.1%)
25 to 34 Years13,935 (93.4%)13,055 (86.2%)
35 to 44 Years11,271 (89.0%)12,009 (84.9%)
45 to 54 Years11,950 (92.7%)11,862 (87.9%)
55 to 64 Years12,181 (90.5%)12,295 (86.0%)
65 to 74 Years8,012 (92.3%)9,193 (88.4%)
75 Years and over5,325 (87.2%)8,112 (83.5%)
Total88,911 (87.9%)90,950 (85.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Yonkers

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Yonkers show that 5.5% or 1,808 of the total 33,014 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 16.9%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.0%, which includes 604 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Yonkers
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children17,224 (95.0%)910 (5.0%)
1 or 2 Children11,542 (95.0%)604 (5.0%)
3 or 4 Children2,381 (89.4%)282 (10.6%)
5 or more Children59 (83.1%)12 (16.9%)
Total31,206 (94.5%)1,808 (5.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Yonkers

According to the poverty data in Yonkers, 11.7% or 548 single-father households and 21.1% or 2,821 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 43 households (20.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 437 households (57.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Yonkers
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children79 (3.4%)647 (10.5%)
1 or 2 Children426 (19.8%)1,737 (27.2%)
3 or 4 Children43 (20.0%)437 (57.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total548 (11.7%)2,821 (21.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Yonkers

The poverty data for Yonkers shows that 1,808 of the married-couple family households (5.5%) and 3,369 of the single-parent households (18.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (16.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 480 household (49.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Yonkers
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children910 (5.0%)726 (8.6%)
1 or 2 Children604 (5.0%)2,163 (25.3%)
3 or 4 Children282 (10.6%)480 (49.1%)
5 or more Children12 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,808 (5.5%)3,369 (18.7%)

Race in Yonkers

The most populous races in Yonkers are White / Caucasian (90,044 | 42.9%), Hispanic or Latino (87,256 | 41.6%), and Some other Race (43,235 | 20.6%).
Race in Yonkers
Race# Population% Population
Asian11,6175.5%
Black / African American39,16018.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific150.0%
Hispanic or Latino87,25641.6%
Native / Alaskan1,5320.7%
White / Caucasian90,04442.9%
Two or more Races24,17711.5%
Some other Race43,23520.6%
Total209,780100.0%

Ancestry in Yonkers

The most populous ancestries reported in Yonkers are Dominican (32,027 | 15.3%), Italian (21,584 | 10.3%), Irish (19,002 | 9.1%), Puerto Rican (17,964 | 8.6%), and Mexican (14,000 | 6.7%), together accounting for 49.8% of all Yonkers residents.
Ancestry in Yonkers
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan200.0%
African3,0071.4%
Albanian2,4161.1%
American9,4864.5%
Apache80.0%
Arab3,2871.6%
Argentinean3480.2%
Armenian2490.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac1330.1%
Australian80.0%
Austrian4310.2%
Bahamian190.0%
Barbadian1130.1%
Belgian170.0%
Belizean280.0%
Bermudan890.0%
Bhutanese3710.2%
Bolivian810.0%
Brazilian4700.2%
British4840.2%
British West Indian5690.3%
Bulgarian560.0%
Burmese7240.4%
Canadian550.0%
Cape Verdean1630.1%
Central American6,3373.0%
Central American Indian9780.5%
Cherokee1350.1%
Chilean1170.1%
Colombian2,1121.0%
Costa Rican1420.1%
Croatian2220.1%
Cuban2,0491.0%
Czech2830.1%
Czechoslovakian2420.1%
Danish1300.1%
Delaware280.0%
Dominican32,02715.3%
Dutch2700.1%
Eastern European6150.3%
Ecuadorian6,8413.3%
Egyptian2520.1%
English3,7411.8%
Ethiopian6030.3%
European8410.4%
Filipino840.0%
Finnish220.0%
French1,4600.7%
French American Indian430.0%
French Canadian2580.1%
German7,1953.4%
Ghanaian1,1630.5%
Greek1,1660.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro230.0%
Guatemalan1,6850.8%
Guyanese3880.2%
Haitian9660.5%
Honduran1,0700.5%
Hungarian5030.2%
Indian (Asian)1,2370.6%
Iranian840.0%
Irish19,0029.1%
Iroquois820.0%
Israeli240.0%
Italian21,58410.3%
Jamaican5,2402.5%
Jordanian1,0660.5%
Kenyan330.0%
Korean3,2241.5%
Laotian110.0%
Latvian400.0%
Lebanese2250.1%
Liberian140.0%
Lithuanian1110.1%
Macedonian2200.1%
Maltese180.0%
Mexican14,0006.7%
Mexican American Indian4470.2%
Mongolian110.0%
Moroccan1930.1%
Native Hawaiian100.0%
Nicaraguan3920.2%
Nigerian7310.4%
Northern European650.0%
Norwegian4470.2%
Pakistani3050.2%
Palestinian3200.2%
Panamanian9250.4%
Paraguayan190.0%
Peruvian8460.4%
Polish4,6632.2%
Portuguese1,8560.9%
Potawatomi110.0%
Puerto Rican17,9648.6%
Romanian4690.2%
Russian2,0791.0%
Salvadoran2,1231.0%
Samoan760.0%
Scandinavian70.0%
Scotch-Irish2820.1%
Scottish4490.2%
Seminole230.0%
Senegalese300.0%
Serbian460.0%
Sierra Leonean650.0%
Sioux90.0%
Slavic810.0%
Slovak3020.1%
South African250.0%
South American10,9805.2%
South American Indian1950.1%
Spaniard7340.4%
Spanish7220.3%
Spanish American Indian90.0%
Sri Lankan1800.1%
Subsaharan African5,8122.8%
Sudanese280.0%
Swedish2740.1%
Swiss950.1%
Syrian550.0%
Thai5,4042.6%
Tlingit-Haida300.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2880.1%
Turkish430.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander40.0%
Ukrainian2,1441.0%
Uruguayan1840.1%
Venezuelan4130.2%
Vietnamese1250.1%
Welsh1950.1%
West Indian7100.3%
Yugoslavian150.0%
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Immigrants in Yonkers

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Yonkers came from Latin America (42,171 | 20.1%), Caribbean (23,842 | 11.4%), Dominican Republic (18,427 | 8.8%), Europe (11,124 | 5.3%), and Central America (10,886 | 5.2%), together accounting for 50.7% of all Yonkers residents.
Immigrants in Yonkers
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa3,2741.6%
Albania8980.4%
Argentina1600.1%
Armenia130.0%
Asia10,3714.9%
Australia360.0%
Austria30.0%
Bahamas110.0%
Bangladesh2220.1%
Barbados860.0%
Belarus680.0%
Belize230.0%
Bolivia210.0%
Brazil4600.2%
Bulgaria410.0%
Cabo Verde340.0%
Canada1290.1%
Caribbean23,84211.4%
Central America10,8865.2%
Chile1500.1%
China7640.4%
Colombia1,3950.7%
Costa Rica1420.1%
Croatia180.0%
Cuba6880.3%
Czechoslovakia1040.1%
Dominica3180.2%
Dominican Republic18,4278.8%
Eastern Africa1320.1%
Eastern Asia1,6460.8%
Eastern Europe4,1382.0%
Ecuador3,3861.6%
Egypt1030.1%
El Salvador1,1470.5%
England2880.1%
Ethiopia570.0%
Europe11,1245.3%
France2030.1%
Germany3690.2%
Ghana1,6750.8%
Greece3850.2%
Guatemala9240.4%
Guyana6890.3%
Haiti4580.2%
Honduras1,0490.5%
Hong Kong480.0%
Hungary120.0%
India2,8661.4%
Iran2340.1%
Ireland2,5321.2%
Israel1600.1%
Italy1,4550.7%
Jamaica2,8721.4%
Japan1070.1%
Jordan9610.5%
Kenya500.0%
Korea7750.4%
Kuwait490.0%
Laos50.0%
Latin America42,17120.1%
Latvia270.0%
Lebanon390.0%
Liberia660.0%
Mexico7,0993.4%
Middle Africa720.0%
Morocco1850.1%
Nepal370.0%
Netherlands70.0%
Nicaragua2280.1%
Nigeria6000.3%
North Macedonia70.0%
Northern Africa3180.2%
Northern Europe3,3941.6%
Norway30.0%
Oceania360.0%
Pakistan4560.2%
Panama2740.1%
Peru4380.2%
Philippines2,2551.1%
Poland9060.4%
Portugal1,0570.5%
Romania3220.2%
Russia4440.2%
Saudi Arabia560.0%
Scotland310.0%
Senegal300.0%
Serbia580.0%
Sierra Leone1760.1%
South Africa300.0%
South America7,4433.5%
South Central Asia3,8541.8%
South Eastern Asia2,5941.2%
Southern Europe2,9961.4%
Spain990.1%
Sri Lanka320.0%
Sudan140.0%
Switzerland140.0%
Syria160.0%
Taiwan1220.1%
Thailand2690.1%
Trinidad and Tobago5190.3%
Turkey140.0%
Ukraine4550.2%
Uruguay1840.1%
Uzbekistan70.0%
Venezuela4830.2%
Vietnam650.0%
West Indies150.0%
Western Africa2,7021.3%
Western Asia2,2201.1%
Western Europe5960.3%
Yemen5780.3%
Zaire500.0%
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Sex and Age in Yonkers

Sex and Age in Yonkers

The most populous age groups in Yonkers are 30 to 34 Years (7,993 | 7.8%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (8,295 | 7.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Yonkers
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,105 (6.0%)5,932 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years5,927 (5.8%)4,926 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years6,325 (6.2%)6,353 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years7,612 (7.5%)6,109 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Years7,138 (7.0%)6,709 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years6,929 (6.8%)6,880 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years7,993 (7.8%)8,295 (7.7%)
35 to 39 Years7,398 (7.2%)6,898 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years5,271 (5.2%)7,244 (6.7%)
45 to 49 Years6,276 (6.1%)6,549 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years6,624 (6.5%)6,972 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years7,271 (7.1%)7,240 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years6,236 (6.1%)7,119 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years4,525 (4.4%)5,365 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years4,237 (4.2%)5,127 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years2,793 (2.7%)3,480 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years1,595 (1.6%)3,032 (2.8%)
85 Years and over1,842 (1.8%)3,453 (3.2%)
Total102,097 (100.0%)107,683 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Yonkers

Median Family Size in Yonkers

The median family size in Yonkers is 3.24 persons per family, with married-couple families (33,014 | 64.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.37 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,679 | 9.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.72 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Yonkers
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple33,014 (64.6%)3.37
Single Male/Father4,679 (9.2%)2.72
Single Female/Mother13,377 (26.2%)3.09
Total Families51,070 (100.0%)3.24

Median Household Size in Yonkers

The median household size in Yonkers is 2.53 persons per household, with married-couple households (33,014 | 40.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.4 persons per household. non-family households (30,400 | 37.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Yonkers
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple33,014 (40.5%)3.40
Single Male/Father4,679 (5.7%)3.09
Single Female/Mother13,377 (16.4%)3.30
Non-family30,400 (37.3%)1.16
Total Households81,470 (100.0%)2.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in Yonkers

Out of a total of 81,470 households in Yonkers, 51,070 (62.7%) are family households, while 30,400 (37.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 18,048, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 26,022.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Yonkers
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-26,022 (31.9%)
2-Person Households18,048 (22.2%)3,591 (4.4%)
3-Person Households13,952 (17.1%)666 (0.8%)
4-Person Households10,424 (12.8%)76 (0.1%)
5-Person Households4,718 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2,804 (3.4%)45 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households1,124 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total51,070 (62.7%)30,400 (37.3%)

Female Fertility in Yonkers

Fertility by Age in Yonkers

Average fertility rate in Yonkers is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 55.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Yonkers
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years1,581 (55.1%)72.0
35 to 50 years1,290 (44.9%)58.0
Total2,871 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Yonkers

80.5% of women with births (2,871) in Yonkers are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 23.5% 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 14.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Yonkers
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years1,209 (76.5%)372 (23.5%)
35 to 50 years1,100 (85.3%)190 (14.7%)
Total2,311 (80.5%)560 (19.5%)

Fertility by Education in Yonkers

Average fertility rate in Yonkers is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 87.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 33.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Yonkers
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School354 (12.3%)42.0
High School Diploma298 (10.4%)29.0
College or Associate's Degree961 (33.5%)69.0
Bachelor's Degree564 (19.6%)57.0
Graduate Degree694 (24.2%)87.0
Total2,871 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Yonkers

19.5% of women with births in Yonkers are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 37.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Yonkers
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School314 (88.7%)40 (11.3%)
High School Diploma187 (62.7%)111 (37.2%)
College or Associate's Degree631 (65.7%)330 (34.3%)
Bachelor's Degree484 (85.8%)80 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree694 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,311 (80.5%)560 (19.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Yonkers

Employment by Class of Employer in Yonkers

Among the 99,132 employed individuals in Yonkers, private company employees (60,996 | 61.5%), not-for-profit organizations (12,479 | 12.6%), and local government employees (12,021 | 12.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Yonkers
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees60,99661.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,2723.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,6174.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations12,47912.6%
Local Government Employees12,02112.1%
State Government Employees3,3363.4%
Federal Government Employees2,2582.3%
Unpaid Family Workers1530.2%
Total99,132100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Yonkers

According to the labor force statistics for Yonkers, out of the total population over 16 years of age (171,659), 63.8% or 109,518 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 7,228 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.2% or 14,203 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.1% or 778 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Yonkers
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,228 (28.9%)778 (24.1%)
20 to 24 Years9,042 (65.3%)1,501 (16.6%)
25 to 29 Years11,310 (81.9%)532 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Years14,203 (87.2%)1,207 (8.5%)
35 to 44 Years22,575 (84.2%)1,129 (5.0%)
45 to 54 Years22,167 (83.9%)953 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years11,275 (77.7%)428 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years8,320 (62.3%)399 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years6,373 (33.1%)306 (4.8%)
75 Years and over1,085 (6.7%)65 (6.0%)
Total109,518 (63.8%)7,228 (6.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Yonkers

According to labor force statistics for Yonkers, 80.8% of individuals (89,846) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (111,195) are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 4,672 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 90.5% or 37,833 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.6% or 754 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Yonkers
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9,916 (65.6%)1,149 (7.6%)
High School Diploma19,230 (74.0%)1,663 (6.4%)
College / Associate Degree22,886 (80.9%)1,697 (6.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher37,833 (90.5%)1,421 (3.4%)
Total89,846 (80.8%)5,782 (5.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Yonkers

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Yonkers are Community & Social Service (13,686 | 13.4%), Management (10,164 | 9.9%), Education Instruction & Library (8,105 | 7.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (7,729 | 7.6%), and Health Technologists (5,516 | 5.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Yonkers

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Yonkers, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (92.1%), Computers & Mathematics (72.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (72.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (79.7%), Education, Arts & Media (77.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Yonkers
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,611 (65.0%)3,553 (35.0%)
Business & Financial2,679 (49.0%)2,788 (51.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,086 (72.3%)1,181 (27.7%)
Computers & Mathematics1,385 (72.8%)518 (27.2%)
Architecture & Engineering1,234 (92.1%)106 (7.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science467 (45.6%)557 (54.4%)
Community & Social Service 4,552 (33.3%)9,134 (66.7%)
Education, Arts & Media575 (22.3%)2,006 (77.7%)
Legal Services & Support580 (59.9%)389 (40.1%)
Education Instruction & Library2,114 (26.1%)5,991 (73.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,283 (63.2%)748 (36.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,933 (25.0%)5,796 (75.0%)
Health Technologists1,117 (20.3%)4,399 (79.7%)
Total (Category)18,861 (45.7%)22,452 (54.3%)
Total (Overall)52,215 (51.0%)50,073 (48.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Yonkers are Healthcare Support (5,677 | 5.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (5,314 | 5.2%), Security & Protection (3,794 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,282 | 3.2%), and Personal Care & Service (2,787 | 2.7%).
Services Occupations in Yonkers

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Yonkers, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (84.4%), Security & Protection (73.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (63.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.4%), Personal Care & Service (65.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (45.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Yonkers
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support543 (9.6%)5,134 (90.4%)
Security & Protection2,799 (73.8%)995 (26.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,226 (63.5%)704 (36.5%)
Law Enforcement1,573 (84.4%)291 (15.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,917 (54.9%)2,397 (45.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,048 (62.4%)1,234 (37.6%)
Personal Care & Service958 (34.4%)1,829 (65.6%)
Total (Category)9,265 (44.4%)11,589 (55.6%)
Total (Overall)52,215 (51.0%)50,073 (48.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Yonkers are Office & Administration (11,908 | 11.6%), and Sales & Related (9,159 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Yonkers

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Yonkers
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,508 (49.2%)4,651 (50.8%)
Office & Administration3,127 (26.3%)8,781 (73.7%)
Total (Category)7,635 (36.2%)13,432 (63.8%)
Total (Overall)52,215 (51.0%)50,073 (48.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Yonkers are Construction & Extraction (5,688 | 5.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,562 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (229 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Yonkers

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Yonkers
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry101 (44.1%)128 (55.9%)
Construction & Extraction5,501 (96.7%)187 (3.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,448 (95.6%)114 (4.4%)
Total (Category)8,050 (94.9%)429 (5.1%)
Total (Overall)52,215 (51.0%)50,073 (48.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Yonkers are Transportation (5,221 | 5.1%), Production (3,302 | 3.2%), and Material Moving (2,052 | 2.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Yonkers

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Yonkers
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,215 (67.1%)1,087 (32.9%)
Transportation4,614 (88.4%)607 (11.6%)
Material Moving1,575 (76.7%)477 (23.3%)
Total (Category)8,404 (79.5%)2,171 (20.5%)
Total (Overall)52,215 (51.0%)50,073 (48.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Yonkers

Employment Industries in Yonkers

The major employment industries in Yonkers include Health Care & Social Assistance (20,516 | 20.1%), Educational Services (12,359 | 12.1%), Retail Trade (9,811 | 9.6%), Construction (7,448 | 7.3%), and Transportation & Warehousing (6,536 | 6.4%).
Employment Industries in Yonkers

Employment Industries by Sex in Yonkers

The Yonkers industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (88.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (75.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.5%), Educational Services (67.9%), and Retail Trade (50.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Yonkers
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting163 (52.6%)147 (47.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction6,601 (88.6%)847 (11.4%)
Manufacturing2,764 (65.3%)1,470 (34.7%)
Wholesale Trade1,480 (63.4%)855 (36.6%)
Retail Trade4,853 (49.5%)4,958 (50.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,945 (75.7%)1,591 (24.3%)
Utilities540 (65.7%)282 (34.3%)
Information1,222 (58.1%)880 (41.9%)
Finance & Insurance2,238 (50.4%)2,202 (49.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,703 (64.3%)947 (35.7%)
Professional & Scientific3,492 (56.8%)2,660 (43.2%)
Enterprise Management104 (70.8%)43 (29.2%)
Administrative & Support1,896 (60.6%)1,233 (39.4%)
Educational Services3,962 (32.1%)8,397 (67.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4,625 (22.5%)15,891 (77.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,664 (60.9%)1,068 (39.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,634 (59.2%)2,509 (40.8%)
Public Administration4,037 (70.4%)1,701 (29.6%)
Total52,215 (51.0%)50,073 (48.9%)

Education in Yonkers

School Enrollment in Yonkers

The most common levels of schooling among the 48,982 students in Yonkers are college / undergraduate (11,209 | 22.9%), high school (10,958 | 22.4%), and middle school (9,808 | 20.0%).
School Enrollment in Yonkers
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,0056.1%
Kindergarten2,1174.3%
Elementary School8,66817.7%
Middle School9,80820.0%
High School10,95822.4%
College / Undergraduate11,20922.9%
Graduate / Professional3,2176.6%
Total48,982100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Yonkers

Out of a total of 48,982 students who are enrolled in schools in Yonkers, 13,764 (28.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 35,218 (71.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,450 (50.9% 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 9,040 (86.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Yonkers
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,886 (62.6%)1,127 (37.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old9,040 (86.7%)1,384 (13.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds9,934 (81.8%)2,206 (18.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,947 (77.3%)1,747 (22.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,259 (54.5%)1,882 (45.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,907 (50.6%)2,836 (49.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,399 (49.1%)1,450 (50.9%)
35 Years and over1,857 (62.4%)1,121 (37.6%)
Total35,218 (71.9%)13,764 (28.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Yonkers

Business (11,075 | 19.7%), science & technology (7,066 | 12.5%), social sciences (5,402 | 9.6%), education (5,395 | 9.6%), and psychology (4,728 | 8.4%) are the most common fields of study among 56,362 individuals in Yonkers who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Yonkers
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,7953.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,5954.6%
Physical & Health Sciences1,2352.2%
Psychology4,7288.4%
Social Sciences5,4029.6%
Engineering3,3956.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies6021.1%
Science & Technology7,06612.5%
Business11,07519.7%
Education5,3959.6%
Literature & Languages3,3305.9%
Liberal Arts & History2,6774.8%
Visual & Performing Arts2,3614.2%
Communications2,0873.7%
Arts & Humanities2,6194.6%
Total56,362100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Yonkers

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Yonkers

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Yonkers are males with 2 vehicles (17,117, accounting for 33.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (13,004, making up 35.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Yonkers
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle6,481 (12.9%)7,736 (16.2%)
1 Vehicle16,265 (32.2%)18,871 (39.4%)
2 Vehicles17,117 (33.9%)13,004 (27.2%)
3 Vehicles6,647 (13.2%)5,266 (11.0%)
4 Vehicles3,125 (6.2%)2,098 (4.4%)
5 or more Vehicles815 (1.6%)913 (1.9%)
Total50,450 (100.0%)47,888 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Yonkers

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Yonkers are 30 to 34 minutes (15,137 commuters, 16.8%), 60 to 89 minutes (11,368 commuters, 12.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (11,306 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in Yonkers
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,4031.6%
5 to 9 Minutes4,3174.8%
10 to 14 Minutes8,4169.4%
15 to 19 Minutes11,30612.6%
20 to 24 Minutes10,97812.2%
25 to 29 Minutes4,6925.2%
30 to 34 Minutes15,13716.8%
35 to 39 Minutes2,6362.9%
40 to 44 Minutes4,3464.8%
45 to 59 Minutes9,57310.6%
60 to 89 Minutes11,36812.6%
90 or more Minutes5,7786.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Yonkers

The most common commute times in Yonkers are 30 to 34 minutes (8,007 commuters, 17.4%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (7,130 commuters, 16.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Yonkers
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes931 (2.0%)472 (1.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,175 (4.7%)2,142 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,632 (7.9%)4,784 (10.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes5,309 (11.5%)5,997 (13.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes5,494 (11.9%)5,484 (12.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,684 (5.8%)2,008 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes8,007 (17.4%)7,130 (16.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,404 (3.0%)1,232 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,372 (5.1%)1,974 (4.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes5,281 (11.5%)4,292 (9.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes5,840 (12.7%)5,528 (12.6%)
90 or more Minutes2,894 (6.3%)2,884 (6.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Yonkers

The most frequent times of departure to work in Yonkers are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (6,414, 13.9%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (6,981, 15.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Yonkers
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,472 (5.4%)738 (1.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,270 (4.9%)416 (0.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,304 (5.0%)1,157 (2.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6,414 (13.9%)3,410 (7.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,173 (9.1%)4,625 (10.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6,122 (13.3%)5,863 (13.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,800 (8.3%)5,137 (11.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,482 (11.9%)6,981 (15.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,718 (3.7%)4,199 (9.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,999 (6.5%)3,457 (7.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,380 (3.0%)1,435 (3.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM910 (2.0%)825 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,452 (7.5%)2,929 (6.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,527 (5.5%)2,755 (6.3%)
Total46,023 (100.0%)43,927 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Yonkers

Occupancy by Ownership in Yonkers

Of the total 81,470 dwellings in Yonkers, owner-occupied units account for 39,319 (48.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 42,151 (51.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Yonkers
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units39,31948.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units42,15151.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units81,470100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Yonkers

Occupancy by Household Size in Yonkers
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household26,02231.9%
2-Person Household21,63926.6%
3-Person Household14,61817.9%
4+ Person Household19,19123.6%
Total Housing Units81,470100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Yonkers

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Yonkers
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household11,387 (43.8%)14,635 (56.2%)
2-Person Household12,101 (55.9%)9,538 (44.1%)
3-Person Household6,541 (44.8%)8,077 (55.2%)
4+ Person Household9,290 (48.4%)9,901 (51.6%)
Total Housing Units39,319 (48.3%)42,151 (51.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Yonkers

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Yonkers
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,314 (26.2%)9,318 (73.8%)
High School Diploma7,768 (40.7%)11,302 (59.3%)
College/Associate Degree9,109 (44.8%)11,217 (55.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher19,128 (65.0%)10,314 (35.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Yonkers

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Yonkers
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years12,30115.1%
35 to 44 Years14,01017.2%
45 to 54 Years15,66419.2%
55 to 64 Years17,00920.9%
65 to 74 Years11,77914.5%
75 to 84 Years7,0008.6%
85 Years and Over3,7074.5%
Total81,470100.0%

Housing Finances in Yonkers

Median Income by Occupancy in Yonkers

Median Income by Occupancy in Yonkers
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied39,319 (48.3%)$115,738
Renter-Occupied42,151 (51.7%)$54,780
Average81,470 (100.0%)$78,208

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Yonkers

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Yonkers
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000914 (2.3%)3,079 (7.3%)
$5,000 to $9,999291 (0.7%)1,608 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999412 (1.1%)2,980 (7.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999754 (1.9%)1,962 (4.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999934 (2.4%)2,142 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,629 (4.1%)3,043 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,030 (7.7%)5,074 (12.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,528 (11.5%)7,316 (17.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,998 (10.2%)4,911 (11.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,961 (20.3%)5,901 (14.0%)
$150,000 or more14,868 (37.8%)4,135 (9.8%)
Total39,319 (100.0%)42,151 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Yonkers

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Yonkers
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,446 (6.2%)1,579 (3.7%)
$300 to $4991,731 (4.4%)1,846 (4.4%)
$500 to $7993,239 (8.2%)2,450 (5.8%)
$800 to $9992,303 (5.9%)1,708 (4.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4997,406 (18.8%)8,806 (20.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9995,622 (14.3%)13,501 (32.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,063 (7.8%)7,283 (17.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,506 (6.4%)2,058 (4.9%)
$3,000 or more11,003 (28.0%)2,154 (5.1%)
Total39,319 (100.0%)42,151 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Yonkers

Housing Structures in Yonkers

Housing Structures in Yonkers
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached20,20124.8%
Single Unit, Attached3,5214.3%
2 Unit Apartments7,8529.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9,02011.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,4935.5%
10 or more Apartments36,23244.5%
Mobile Home / Other1510.2%
Total81,470100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Yonkers

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Yonkers
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached18,360 (90.9%)1,841 (9.1%)
Single Unit, Attached2,005 (56.9%)1,516 (43.1%)
2 Unit Apartments4,186 (53.3%)3,666 (46.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,845 (20.4%)7,175 (79.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments578 (12.9%)3,915 (87.1%)
10 or more Apartments12,204 (33.7%)24,028 (66.3%)
Mobile Home / Other141 (93.4%)10 (6.6%)
Total39,319 (48.3%)42,151 (51.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Yonkers

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Yonkers
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room544 (1.4%)4,101 (9.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms5,281 (13.4%)13,559 (32.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms12,898 (32.8%)18,446 (43.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms11,103 (28.2%)5,213 (12.4%)
8 or more Rooms9,493 (24.1%)832 (2.0%)
Total39,319 (100.0%)42,151 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Yonkers

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Yonkers
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas24,337 (61.9%)21,060 (50.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,035 (2.6%)1,316 (3.1%)
Electricity2,380 (6.0%)6,898 (16.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene10,954 (27.9%)10,881 (25.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)42 (0.1%)
All other Fuels259 (0.7%)1,088 (2.6%)
No Fuel Used354 (0.9%)866 (2.1%)
Total39,319 (100.0%)42,151 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Yonkers

Household Vehicle Usage in Yonkers
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,436 (8.7%)16,210 (38.5%)
1 Vehicle16,022 (40.7%)17,949 (42.6%)
2 Vehicles13,256 (33.7%)6,252 (14.8%)
3 or more Vehicles6,605 (16.8%)1,740 (4.1%)
Total39,319 (100.0%)42,151 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Yonkers

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Yonkers

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units16,94122,378
Median Property Value$431,600$478,800
Median Household Income$82,428$10,420
Monthly Housing Costs$1,187$10,685
Real Estate Taxes$8,450$3,406

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Yonkers

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Yonkers
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000504 (3.0%)251 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999705 (4.2%)355 (1.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,545 (26.8%)7,156 (32.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9994,225 (24.9%)3,952 (17.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9994,108 (24.2%)7,436 (33.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9992,242 (13.2%)2,335 (10.4%)
$1,000,000 or more612 (3.6%)893 (4.0%)
Total16,941 (100.0%)22,378 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Yonkers

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Yonkers
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000875 (5.2%)332 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,461 (8.6%)330 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,067 (6.3%)639 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,867 (11.0%)562 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,577 (15.2%)1,163 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,795 (10.6%)1,951 (8.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,851 (16.8%)2,203 (9.8%)
$150,000 or more4,448 (26.3%)5,110 (22.8%)
Total16,941 (100.0%)22,378 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Yonkers

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Yonkers
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,170 (18.7%)142,995 (639.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,349 (13.9%)6,778 (30.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,244 (13.3%)4,650 (20.8%)
4.0x or more8,820 (52.1%)3,630 (16.2%)
Total16,941 (100.0%)22,378 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Yonkers

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Yonkers
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800396 (2.3%)74 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499600 (3.5%)378 (1.7%)
$800 to $1,49912,808 (75.6%)618 (2.8%)
Total16,941 (100.0%)22,378 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Yonkers

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Yonkers

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Yonkers
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years12,889 (93.9%)843 (6.1%)
6 to 18 Years31,647 (97.0%)971 (3.0%)
19 to 25 Years17,968 (92.6%)1,434 (7.4%)
26 to 34 Years24,220 (88.7%)3,084 (11.3%)
35 to 44 Years23,998 (89.6%)2,797 (10.4%)
45 to 54 Years24,335 (92.2%)2,057 (7.8%)
55 to 64 Years26,065 (93.9%)1,687 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years18,893 (99.0%)183 (1.0%)
75 Years and older15,720 (99.4%)102 (0.6%)
Total195,735 (93.7%)13,158 (6.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Yonkers

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Yonkers
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born12,889 (93.9%)843 (6.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen31,647 (97.0%)971 (3.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen17,968 (92.6%)1,434 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Yonkers

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Yonkers
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00023,900 (92.0%)2,076 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99925,628 (90.5%)2,687 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99927,928 (91.9%)2,456 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99921,223 (92.7%)1,671 (7.3%)
$100,000 and over94,578 (95.8%)4,184 (4.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Yonkers

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Yonkers
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66,670 (48.6%)7,653 (55.7%)
6 to 18 Years15,832 (48.5%)19,556 (60.0%)
19 to 25 Years6,837 (35.2%)12,487 (64.4%)
25 to 34 Years8,304 (30.4%)17,387 (63.7%)
35 to 44 Years6,418 (23.9%)19,107 (71.3%)
45 to 54 Years6,463 (24.5%)18,849 (71.4%)
55 to 64 Years7,115 (25.6%)20,698 (74.6%)
65 to 74 Years17,676 (92.7%)10,866 (57.0%)
75 Years and over15,459 (97.7%)9,116 (57.6%)
Total90,774 (43.4%)135,719 (65.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Yonkers

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Yonkers
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,544 (9.0%)830 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,977 (8.0%)2,004 (8.1%)
35 to 64 Years4,420 (11.3%)5,828 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,961 (22.6%)2,353 (22.6%)
75 Years and over2,527 (41.4%)4,989 (51.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Yonkers

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Yonkers: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years70 (0.4%)24 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years110 (0.4%)185 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,136 (2.9%)770 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years438 (5.1%)536 (5.1%)
75 Years and over1,108 (18.1%)1,758 (18.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Yonkers: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years92 (0.5%)366 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years618 (2.5%)531 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years997 (2.6%)1,122 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years325 (3.7%)364 (3.5%)
75 Years and over464 (7.6%)1,229 (12.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Yonkers: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,312 (7.6%)536 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,080 (4.4%)1,357 (5.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,604 (4.1%)2,263 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years516 (5.9%)497 (4.8%)
75 Years and over830 (13.6%)1,352 (13.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Yonkers: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years107 (0.6%)82 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years353 (1.4%)683 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,292 (5.9%)3,863 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,362 (15.7%)1,511 (14.5%)
75 Years and over1,620 (26.5%)3,566 (36.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Yonkers: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years361 (2.1%)120 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years260 (1.1%)464 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years725 (1.9%)1,359 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years453 (5.2%)309 (3.0%)
75 Years and over931 (15.2%)1,474 (15.2%)

Technology Access in Yonkers

Computing Device Access in Yonkers

Computing Device Access in Yonkers
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop62,00376.1%
Smartphone70,46386.5%
Tablet50,61562.1%
No Computing Device5,8537.2%
Total81,470100.0%

Internet Access in Yonkers

Internet Access in Yonkers
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1480.2%
Broadband Home60,60474.4%
Cellular Data Only8,92911.0%
Satellite Internet3,1863.9%
No Internet10,05012.3%
Total81,470100.0%

Yonkers Summary

Yonkers is a city located in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is the fourth most populous city in the state of New York, with a population of 195,976 as of the 2010 census. Yonkers borders the New York City borough of the Bronx and is located just north of the Hudson River.

History

Yonkers was first settled in 1646 by Dutch settlers, who named it after the city of Yonkers in the Netherlands. The city was incorporated in 1854 and quickly grew to become a major industrial center. During the 19th century, Yonkers was home to a number of factories, including the Otis Elevator Company, which was the first elevator manufacturer in the United States.
In the early 20th century, Yonkers was a major center for the production of silk and other textiles. The city was also home to a number of large department stores, including Macy's and Gimbels.
In the 1950s, Yonkers began to experience a decline in its manufacturing base, as many of the factories closed or moved away. This led to a period of economic decline and population loss. In the 1980s, the city began to experience a resurgence, as new businesses and industries moved into the area.

Geography

Yonkers is located in Westchester County, New York, just north of the Hudson River. The city covers an area of 19.4 square miles and is bordered by the Bronx to the south, Mount Vernon to the west, and the Hudson River to the east.
The city is divided into four distinct neighborhoods: North Yonkers, South Yonkers, East Yonkers, and West Yonkers. The neighborhoods are further divided into smaller sections, such as the Riverdale section of North Yonkers and the Getty Square section of South Yonkers.

Economy

Yonkers is home to a number of large corporations, including IBM, PepsiCo, and Heineken USA. The city is also home to a number of smaller businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.
The city's economy is largely based on the service industry, with a large number of people employed in the retail, hospitality, and healthcare sectors. The city is also home to a number of educational institutions, including Sarah Lawrence College and the College of Mount Saint Vincent.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Yonkers had a population of 195,976. The city is racially diverse, with a population that is 44.3% White, 28.3% African American, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 8.2% Asian.
The median household income in Yonkers is $54,845, and the median home value is $521,000. The city has a poverty rate of 17.3%, which is higher than the national average.

Conclusion

Yonkers is a city located in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is the fourth most populous city in the state of New York, with a population of 195,976 as of the 2010 census. Yonkers was first settled in 1646 by Dutch settlers, and it quickly grew to become a major industrial center. In the 1950s, Yonkers began to experience a decline in its manufacturing base, as many of the factories closed or moved away. In the 1980s, the city began to experience a resurgence, as new businesses and industries moved into the area. Today, Yonkers is home to a number of large corporations, including IBM, PepsiCo, and Heineken USA. The city is racially diverse, with a population that is 44.3% White, 28.3% African American, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 8.2% Asian. The median household income in Yonkers is $54,845, and the median home value is $521,000. The city has a poverty rate of 17.3%, which is higher than the national average.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Yonkers?
Per Capita income in Yonkers is $42,336.
What is the Median Family Income in Yonkers?
Median Family Income in Yonkers is $96,322.
What is the Median Household income in Yonkers?
Median Household Income in Yonkers is $78,208.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Yonkers?
Income or Wage Gap in Yonkers is 21.2%.
Women in Yonkers earn 78.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Yonkers?
Family Income Deficit in Yonkers is $12,088.
Families that are below poverty line in Yonkers earn $12,088 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Yonkers?
Inequality or Gini Index in Yonkers is 0.49.
What is the Total Population of Yonkers?
Total Population of Yonkers is 209,780.
What is the Total Male Population of Yonkers?
Total Male Population of Yonkers is 102,097.
What is the Total Female Population of Yonkers?
Total Female Population of Yonkers is 107,683.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Yonkers?
There are 94.81 Males per 100 Females in Yonkers.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Yonkers?
There are 105.47 Females per 100 Males in Yonkers.
What is the Median Population Age in Yonkers?
Median Population Age in Yonkers is 39.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Yonkers
Average Family Size in Yonkers is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Yonkers
Average Household Size in Yonkers is 2.5 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Yonkers?
There are 109,518 People in the Labor Forcein in Yonkers.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Yonkers?
63.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Yonkers.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Yonkers?
Unemployment Rate in Yonkers is 6.6%.