Population 1,629,477 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New York County
Household size in New York County
| Period | New York County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.08 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in New York County are small: just 2.08 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.15, mirroring the country. Only one other New York county has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in New York County
| Period | New York County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 40.4, the median age in New York County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 37.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in New York County
| Period | New York County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in New York County than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. New York County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five New York counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in New York County
Renters in New York County
| Period | New York County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.2% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 77.4% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.9% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 74.9% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in New York County rent: 74.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. The renter share has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other New York county has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in New York County
| Period | New York County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in New York County: 15.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in New York County
| Period | New York County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
New York County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in New York County
| Period | New York County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,332 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,485 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,922 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,383 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,051 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in New York County costs $2,383 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,051 a month from 2006–10, a 79% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other New York county has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in New York County
Bachelor's degrees in New York County
| Period | New York County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.2% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.6% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.2% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.7% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
New York County is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (64.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. New York County has the highest share of college graduates of any New York county.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in New York County
| Period | New York County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.9% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.6% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.8% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in New York County is close to the national rate: 89.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the New York area as a whole (86.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.0 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in New York County
| Period | New York County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in New York County runs well above the national rate: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of New York's 62 counties, only two have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
New York County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York County | 2.08 | 40.4 | 8.9% | 74.9% | 15.4% | 1956 | $2,383 | 64.7% | 89.9% | 8.2% |
| Hudson County | 2.44 | 37.1 | 11.7% | 69.3% | 7.3% | 1968 | $2,049 | 49.0% | 87.9% | 6.2% |
| Bronx County | 2.65 | 36.9 | 22.4% | 79.9% | 6.0% | 1958 | $1,512 | 22.3% | 75.0% | 11.7% |
| Queens County | 2.88 | 41.4 | 11.8% | 55.1% | 8.4% | 1955 | $2,042 | 36.1% | 82.3% | 7.2% |
| Kings County | 2.78 | 37.5 | 12.5% | 70.5% | 9.1% | 1953 | $1,954 | 40.2% | 83.6% | 8.3% |
| Essex County | 2.75 | 38.5 | 16.2% | 55.1% | 6.4% | 1960 | $1,796 | 38.7% | 86.3% | 8.9% |
| Union County | 2.95 | 39.6 | 14.7% | 42.6% | 5.6% | 1958 | $1,910 | 38.0% | 85.4% | 6.6% |
| Nassau County | 3.14 | 42.5 | 9.6% | 18.1% | 5.6% | 1955 | $2,478 | 49.8% | 92.0% | 4.8% |
| Morris County | 2.71 | 43.4 | 6.0% | 25.7% | 4.3% | 1971 | $2,157 | 58.3% | 95.0% | 5.0% |
| Suffolk County | 3.02 | 42.6 | 9.2% | 17.6% | 10.1% | 1970 | $2,356 | 41.3% | 87.2% | 4.5% |
| Warren County | 2.45 | 44.5 | 8.3% | 24.9% | 4.1% | 1970 | $1,595 | 36.9% | 93.9% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Riverside County, CA · Dallas County, TX · Queens County, NY · San Bernardino County, CA · Clark County, NV · Fresno County, CA · Franklin County, OH · Tarrant County, TX · King County, WA · Salt Lake County, UT
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up New York County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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