State
New York
New York. New York had 20,002,427 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.0% since 2020, while the United States grew 3.1%. 2,215 places (595 incorporated, 924 towns and townships and 696 census-designated) in 62 counties; 47,123 square miles of land.
Residents, 2025 estimate
20,002,427
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,201,249
Median household income
$85,974
±$402 (90% margin)
Median home value
$423,800
±$1,627 (90% margin)
Median gross rent
$1,621
±$7 (90% margin)
How many people live in New York?
The 2020 Census counted 20,201,249 residents in New York. The Census Bureau estimates 20,002,427 for July 1, 2025, down 1.0% since 2020, while the United States grew 3.1%. 82.2% of residents live in an incorporated place or a census-designated place (a city, village, borough or CDP); the state is also divided into 924 towns and townships that are local governments, and many of those places lie inside one.
New York is the 4th-most populous of the 50 states by the July 2025 estimates (every state ranked).
| Measure | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,852,366 | +280,047 |
| Households | 7,722,646 ±12,717 | +379,412 |
| Average household size | 2.49 ±0.01 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 8,585,241 ±652 | +262,519 |
New York's population since 2000
From 18,976,457 in 2000 to 20,002,427 in 2025: up 5.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025; 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What are the largest cities in New York?
New York is New York's largest place with 8,584,629 residents in 2025, followed by Town of Hempstead (795,734 residents in 2025) and Town of Brookhaven (496,410 residents in 2025).
| Place | Residents | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8,584,629 | $80,483 |
| Hempstead (town) | 795,734 | $141,243 |
| Brookhaven (town) | 496,410 | $120,110 |
| Islip (town) | 340,867 | $130,132 |
| Oyster Bay (town) | 301,115 | $160,126 |
| Buffalo | 274,613 | $50,041 |
| North Hempstead (town) | 238,982 | $158,158 |
| Babylon (town) | 219,766 | $128,108 |
| Yonkers | 212,603 | $83,549 |
| Rochester | 206,108 | $47,213 |
| Huntington (town) | 205,891 | $168,029 |
| Ramapo (town) | 161,564 | $82,463 |
| Syracuse | 144,896 | $47,819 |
| Amherst (town) | 130,442 | $93,483 |
| Smithtown (town) | 116,847 | $152,636 |
| Albany | 101,698 | $61,986 |
| Greenburgh (town) | 94,537 | $152,256 |
| Greece (town) | 94,484 | $79,783 |
| Clarkstown (town) | 89,659 | $136,883 |
| Cheektowaga (town) | 88,160 | $69,239 |
| Colonie (town) | 86,837 | $101,676 |
| New Rochelle | 85,864 | $109,167 |
| Cheektowaga | 76,056 | $68,613 |
| Mount Vernon | 72,304 | $78,779 |
| Southampton (town) | 71,601 | $128,594 |
Source: PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025); American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Census population estimates
What counties are in New York?
New York has 62 counties. Kings County is the largest with 2,653,963 residents in 2025; Hamilton County is the smallest with 5,006.
Source: PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025), U.S. Census Bureau · Census population estimates
Who lives in New York?
The median resident of New York is 39.8 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.8%. 22.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 ±0.1 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 20.5% ±0.1 pts | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.8% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.8% ±0.1 pts | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.4% ±0.1 pts | −0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 9.0% ±0.1 pts | +0.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.8% ±0.1 pts | +0.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 30.9% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.7% ±0.1 pts | – |
| With a disability | 12.6% ±0.1 pts | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1% ±0.1 pts | −0.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.0% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.2% ±0.2 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.9% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±0.1 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in New York earn?
Half of New York's 7,722,646 households earn less than $85,974 a year (±$402). In 2015-2019 the median was $84,285 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $1,689 after inflation. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,974 ±$402 | +$1,689 |
| Mean household income | $128,247 ±$582 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,712 ±$237 | +$2,314 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0% ±0.2 pts | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.3% ±0.3 pts | −1.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.6% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8% ±0.1 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in New York?
Owners occupy 54.3% of New York's occupied homes and renters 45.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $423,800 by its owner (±$1,627). The median renter pays $1,621 a month including utilities, and 43.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $423,800 ±$1,627 | +$37,731 |
| Median gross rent | $1,621 ±$7 | +$46 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.1% ±0.3 pts | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,555 ±$9 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.3% ±0.2 pts | +0.4 pts |
| Housing units | 8,585,241 ±652 | +262,519 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 41.2% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.3% ±0.1 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is New York building?
Builders took permits for 38,667 new housing units in New York in 2025 (11,499 single-family), 1.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files summed by state, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in New York get to work?
48.8% of New York's workers drive alone and 14.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.7% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% ±0.1 pts | +0.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 48.8% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Public transportation | 21.6% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Walked | 5.6% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Worked from home | 14.9% ±0.1 pts | +10.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.6 min ±0.1 | −1.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
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