Population 11,009 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Soho
Household size in Soho
| Period | Soho | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.87 | 2.15 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.91 | 2.16 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.86 | 2.12 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.78 | 2.08 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Soho are small: just 1.78 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. Household size has edged down from 1.87 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Soho
| Period | Soho | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 38.2 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 39.4 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.6 | 40.4 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.8 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Soho are younger than 40.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.3, mirroring the country.
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 Soho
| Period | Soho | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 9.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 8.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 8.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Soho: 2.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Soho has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Manhattan neighborhoods.
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 Soho
Renters in Soho
| Period | Soho | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.6% | 77.2% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 69.6% | 77.4% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.7% | 75.9% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.5% | 74.9% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −2.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Soho: 64.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Even so, renters make up a smaller share here than in Manhattan as a whole (74.9%). Among homeowners, 56.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 6.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Soho
| Period | Soho | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 12.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 13.1% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 13.8% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 15.4% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +2.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Soho: 22.7% 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 6.7 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 Soho
| Period | Soho | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1952 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1954 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1954 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1956 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Soho is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, 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 1939 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Soho
| Period | Soho | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,619 | $1,332 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,759 | $1,485 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,131 | $1,922 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,014 | $2,383 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,395 | +$1,051 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Soho runs $3,014 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,395 a month from 2006–10, an 86% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 23.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the west.
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 Soho
Bachelor's degrees in Soho
| Period | Soho | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 57.2% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 79.2% | 59.6% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 80.4% | 62.2% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 64.7% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +7.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Soho is highly educated: about nine in ten adults 25 and older (89.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Soho has the highest share of college graduates of any Manhattan neighborhood.
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 Soho
| Period | Soho | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.6% | 84.9% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.9% | 86.6% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 87.8% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.4% | 89.9% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Soho: 99.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Manhattan neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Soho
| Period | Soho | Manhattan | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 8.6% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 8.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Soho has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other Manhattan neighborhood has lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Soho compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soho | 1.78 | 40.6 | 2.9% | 64.5% | 22.7% | 1952 | $3,014 | 89.7% | 99.4% | 2.9% |
| Little Italy | 1.76 | 36.5 | 4.7% | 91.7% | 16.1% | 1942 | $2,406 | 68.8% | 85.3% | 6.5% |
| Tribeca | 2.20 | 40.1 | 6.9% | 55.4% | 21.8% | 1960 | $3,238 | 84.3% | 97.6% | 3.5% |
| Greenwich Village | 1.79 | 37.9 | 3.1% | 60.4% | 20.0% | 1946 | $3,065 | 88.0% | 98.6% | 5.7% |
| Chinatown | 2.21 | 49.8 | 4.5% | 75.5% | 23.4% | 1959 | $1,230 | 30.8% | 56.4% | 13.8% |
| West Village | 1.71 | 41.5 | 2.1% | 68.9% | 19.6% | 1947 | $2,942 | 85.2% | 98.6% | 7.9% |
| Lower East Side | 2.13 | 43.0 | 9.1% | 81.9% | 12.6% | 1953 | $1,357 | 39.7% | 71.4% | 9.0% |
| East Village | 1.91 | 36.5 | 6.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% | 1950 | $2,280 | 63.0% | 89.4% | 7.3% |
| Battery Park | 2.29 | 39.8 | 9.0% | 70.5% | 15.5% | 1991 | $3,501 | 84.9% | 99.4% | 3.3% |
| Financial District | 1.96 | 32.1 | 4.5% | 74.8% | 18.1% | 1962 | $3,307 | 83.6% | 96.8% | 3.9% |
| Gramercy | 1.82 | 37.5 | 6.0% | 77.9% | 17.6% | 1954 | $3,002 | 83.8% | 96.8% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Soho. 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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