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Yonkers, New York
Yonkers, city, in Westchester County, New York. Yonkers had 212,603 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 211,569 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 209,978 (±75). GEOID 3684000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
212,603
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 211,569 · ACS 2020-2024: 209,978 ±75
Median household income
$83,549
±$3,929 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$501,600
±$19,166 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,784
±$35 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Yonkers and what county is it in?
Yonkers is a city in Westchester County, New York. It covers 18.0 square miles of land, 11,750 residents per square mile in 2020.
Yonkers is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Yonkers, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 212,603 people lived in Yonkers on July 1, 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 211,569 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 209,978 (±75).
| Measure | Yonkers | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 209,978 ±75 | 999,677 | +10,010 |
| Households | 81,645 ±1,428 | 372,883 | +6,748 |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.04 | 2.61 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 85,006 ±1,355 | 394,358 | +3,861 |
Yonkers's population since 2000
From 196,086 in 2000 to 212,603 in 2025: up 8.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Yonkers as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Yonkers?
The median resident of Yonkers is 39.9 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 17.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 45.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 30.9%. 33.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Yonkers | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 ±0.8 | 41.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.6% ±0.7 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.6% ±0.7 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±0.7 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 45.2% ±1.5 pts | 27.4% | +6.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 30.9% ±1.1 pts | 49.2% | −5.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.6% ±1.0 pts | 12.7% | −1.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±0.6 pts | 6.2% | −1.0 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±0.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 33.1% ±1.2 pts | 26.1% | +1.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 50.3% ±1.5 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±0.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3% ±0.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3% ±0.7 pts | 5.1% | −1.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.3% ±0.9 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.7% ±1.2 pts | 53.1% | +2.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.7% ±1.0 pts | 26.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.3% ±0.9 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Yonkers earn?
Half of Yonkers's 81,645 households earn less than $83,549 a year (±$3,929), against $118,976 in Westchester County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $78,579 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,970 after inflation. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Yonkers | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,549 ±$3,929 | $118,976 | +$4,970 |
| Mean household income | $113,129 ±$3,595 | $192,041 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,122 ±$1,356 | $72,705 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.8% ±1.1 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.0% ±2.9 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.2% ±0.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% ±0.7 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0% ±0.8 pts | 93.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Yonkers?
Owners occupy 46.2% of Yonkers's occupied homes and renters 53.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $501,600 by its owner (±$19,166). The median renter pays $1,784 a month including utilities, and 46.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Yonkers | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $501,600 ±$19,166 | $663,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,784 ±$35 | $1,951 | +$82 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.1% ±2.7 pts | 44.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,028 ±$129 | $4,000 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46.2% ±1.5 pts | 61.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 53.8% ±1.5 pts | 38.2% | – |
| Housing units | 85,006 ±1,355 | 394,358 | +3,861 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.3% ±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 24.7% ±1.0 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% ±0.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.6% ±1.4 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 23.7% ±1.4 pts | 14.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Yonkers building?
Builders took permits for 172 new housing units in Yonkers in 2025 (18 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Yonkers work and get to work?
49.2% of Yonkers's workers drive alone and 11.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.1%.
| Measure | Yonkers | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.9% ±1.2 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1% ±0.8 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 49.2% ±1.7 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4% ±1.0 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 23.1% ±1.4 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Walked | 4.2% ±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.6% ±1.2 pts | 19.1% | +8.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.6 min ±0.9 | 34.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Yonkers?
58 census tracts lie mostly in Yonkers (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $18,732 (Tract 5.02) to $225,521 (Tract 21.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 11.02Westchester County | 7,169 | $111,438 |
| Tract 4.01Westchester County | 6,850 | $79,120 |
| Tract 8.03Westchester County | 5,757 | $98,558 |
| Tract 22.04Westchester County | 5,523 | $113,438 |
| Tract 7.02Westchester County | 5,507 | $86,174 |
| Tract 21.04Westchester County | 5,461 | $102,674 |
| Tract 1.03Westchester County | 5,440 | $39,000 |
| Tract 12Westchester County | 5,334 | $52,412 |
| Tract 8.01Westchester County | 5,273 | $108,053 |
| Tract 24.03Westchester County | 5,185 | $82,605 |
| Tract 15.04Westchester County | 4,948 | $121,774 |
| Tract 16Westchester County | 4,863 | $63,846 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Yonkers) · Census block assignment files
How does Yonkers compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Yonkers is the 115th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 3rd-most populous of 594 in New York.
Yonkers ranks 793rd of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 3rd | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 276th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 793rd | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 780th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 336th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 350th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 395th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 704th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,203rd | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,574th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 756th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 206th | 1,652 |
Yonkers's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Yonkers with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Yonkers?
2 of the 57 figures for Yonkers on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Yonkers are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Yonkers.