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New York City is located in the state of New York, United States of America. New York City is home to 2.67% of US population, making it one of the most populous cities in New York. There are 461 neighborhoods, a vast network of roadways in New York City.
There are 8,560,072 people living in New York City, and the median age of the population is 36.2 years old. The population of New York City have an average age that is 1.6 years younger than the national average age of 37.8 years. The gender breakdown of New York City population is 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
The majority of residents in New York City have bachelor's degree (21.5%) as their highest level of education. The typical income range for residents of New York City is $75,000 to $99,999 (10.9%).
More detailed demographics information about New York City, as well as a list of nearby locations, may be found further down this page.

New York City Demographics

What is the population of New York City?

  • New York City
  • US
Total
8,560,072
321,004,407
New York City has a population of 8,560,072 people, according to the 2017 US census. This equates to 2.67 percent of the total 321,004,407 citizens of the United States of America.
The data list for total population is as follows:
  • Total - 8,560,072 (2.7% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the gender statistics of New York City?

  • New York City
  • US
Male
46.9%
48.8%
Female
53.1%
51.2%
New York City has a total of 3,307,010 (46.9%) male and 3,739,521 (53.1%) female citizens as per 2017 US Census data.

In comparison, the proportions of male and female citizens in the United States of America are 48.8 percent and 51.2 percent, respectively.
Data used in the data for gender statistics chart is as following:
  • Male - 3,307,010 (46.9% of New York City, 2.6% of US)
  • Female - 3,739,521 (53.1% of New York City, 2.8% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the median incomes in New York City?

  • New York City
  • US
Less than $10k
9.3%
6.7%
$10k - $25k
16.1%
14.6%
$25k - $40k
12.4%
14%
$40k - $60k
13.4%
16.2%
$60k - $100k
19.4%
22.3%
$100k - $125k
8.1%
8.6%
$125k - $150k
5.4%
5.4%
$150k - $200k
6.6%
5.8%
More than $200k
9.2%
6.3%
According to 2017 US census statistics, the most common family income levels in New York City are: $60k - $100k (19.4%), $10k - $25k (16.1%) and $40k - $60k (13.4%).

In contrast, the household income ranges that are most prevalent in United States of America are as follows: $60k - $100k (22.3%), $40k - $60k (16.2%), and $10k - $25k (14.6%).
The data list for income is as follows:
  • Total - 3,142,405 (100% of New York City, 2.6% of US)
  • Less than $10k - 291,838 (9.3% of New York City, 3.7% of US)
  • $10k - $25k - 506,603 (16.1% of New York City, 2.9% of US)
  • $25k - $40k - 388,123 (12.4% of New York City, 2.3% of US)
  • $40k - $60k - 422,211 (13.4% of New York City, 2.2% of US)
  • $60k - $100k - 609,503 (19.4% of New York City, 2.3% of US)
  • $100k - $125k - 255,389 (8.1% of New York City, 2.5% of US)
  • $125k - $150k - 170,004 (5.4% of New York City, 2.6% of US)
  • $150k - $200k - 208,794 (6.6% of New York City, 3% of US)
  • More than $200k - 289,940 (9.2% of New York City, 3.9% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the median age statistics in New York City?

  • New York City
  • US
Total
36.2
37.8
Male
34.9
36.5
Female
37.5
39.1
The average age of a man in New York City is 34.9 years old, while the average age of a woman is 37.5 years old, according to the information provided by the US Census in 2017.

To put that in perspective, the average age of a man in the United States of America is 36.5 years old, while the average age of a woman is 39.1 years old.
Below is the data for median age statistics:
  • Total - 36.2
  • Male - 34.9
  • Female - 37.5
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the detailed age group statistics in New York City?

  • New York City
  • US
Less than 18 yrs
21%
22.9%
18 - 24 years
9.3%
9.7%
25 - 34 years
17.8%
13.7%
35 - 49 years
20.2%
19.2%
50 - 64 years
18%
19.6%
65 - 84 years
11.7%
13%
More than 85 yrs
1.9%
1.9%
Data from the 2017 US Census show that the three largest age groups in the New York City are less than 18 yrs (21%), 35 - 49 years (20.2%), and 50 - 64 years (18%).

In contrast, the most prevalent age categories in United States of America are: less than 18 yrs (22.9%), 50 - 64 years (19.6%), and 35 - 49 years (19.2%).
The data list for age groups is as follows:
  • Total - 8,560,072 (100% of New York City, 2.7% of US)
  • Less than 18 yrs - 1,794,644 (21% of New York City, 2.4% of US)
  • 18 - 24 years - 795,480 (9.3% of New York City, 2.6% of US)
  • 25 - 34 years - 1,527,619 (17.8% of New York City, 3.5% of US)
  • 35 - 49 years - 1,732,162 (20.2% of New York City, 2.8% of US)
  • 50 - 64 years - 1,541,899 (18% of New York City, 2.5% of US)
  • 65 - 84 years - 1,002,668 (11.7% of New York City, 2.4% of US)
  • More than 85 yrs - 165,600 (1.9% of New York City, 2.7% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What is the marital status of New York City?

  • New York City
  • US
Married
42.7%
50.2%
Never Married
43.9%
33.1%
Divorced
7.8%
10.9%
Widowed
5.6%
5.8%
As per 2017 US census data New York City dominant marital statuses are: never married (43.9%) and now married (42.7%).

Married (50.2%) and never married (33.1%) are the most prevalent marriage statuses in United States of America.
Below is the data for marital status statistics:
  • Total - 7,046,531 (100% of New York City, 2.7% of US)
  • Married - 3,007,513 (42.7% of New York City, 2.3% of US)
  • Never Married - 3,096,461 (43.9% of New York City, 3.6% of US)
  • Divorced - 550,152 (7.8% of New York City, 2% of US)
  • Widowed - 392,405 (5.6% of New York City, 2.6% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What is the level of education in New York City?

  • New York City
  • US
No Schooling
3%
1.4%
Unifinished High-school
15.9%
11.2%
High-school Diploma
20.3%
23.3%
GED or alt. creds
3.7%
4%
Unfinished College
13.9%
20.8%
Associate's degree
6.4%
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
21.5%
19.1%
Master's degree
10.7%
8.4%
Professional School degree
3.1%
2%
Doctorate degree
1.5%
1.4%
According to census statistics from 2017, the most prevalent degrees of education in New York City are bachelor's degree (21.5%), high-school diploma (20.3%), and unifinished high-school (15.9%).

Among the United States of America population, the three largest household education levels categories are high-school diploma (23.3%), unfinished college (20.8%), and bachelor's degree (19.1%).
The data list for education is as follows:
  • No Schooling - 176,735 (3% of New York City, 5.7% of US)
  • Unifinished High-school - 950,707 (15.9% of New York City, 3.9% of US)
  • High-school Diploma - 1,213,680 (20.3% of New York City, 2.4% of US)
  • GED or alt. creds - 223,570 (3.7% of New York City, 2.6% of US)
  • Unfinished College - 829,784 (13.9% of New York City, 1.8% of US)
  • Associate's degree - 383,693 (6.4% of New York City, 2.1% of US)
  • Bachelor's degree - 1,281,786 (21.5% of New York City, 3.1% of US)
  • Master's degree - 639,367 (10.7% of New York City, 3.5% of US)
  • Professional School degree - 183,138 (3.1% of New York City, 4.2% of US)
  • Doctorate degree - 87,488 (1.5% of New York City, 3% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the languages spoken in households of New York City?

  • New York City
  • US
English only
51.1%
78.7%
Spanish
24.4%
13.2%
Other Indo-European
12.9%
3.6%
Asian and Pacific
8.9%
3.5%
Other Languages
2.8%
1%
The most widely spoken languages in New York City are only english (51.1% of the population), spanish (24.4%), and other indo-european (12.9%), according to statistics from the 2017 United States Census.

The top three spoken languages in United States of America are english only (78.7%), spanish (13.2%), and other indo-european (3.6%).
Data used in the data for languages spoken statistics chart is as following:
  • Total - 7,999,714 (100% of New York City, 2.7% of US)
  • English only - 4,084,219 (51.1% of New York City, 1.7% of US)
  • Spanish - 1,951,423 (24.4% of New York City, 4.9% of US)
  • Other Indo-European - 1,031,345 (12.9% of New York City, 9.5% of US)
  • Asian and Pacific Islands - 708,865 (8.9% of New York City, 6.8% of US)
  • Other Languages - 223,862 (2.8% of New York City, 7.1% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What is the ethnic diversity in New York City?

  • New York City
  • US
White
42.8%
73%
African American
24.3%
12.7%
American Indian
0.4%
0.8%
Asian
14%
5.4%
Hawaiian & Pacific
0.1%
0.2%
Two+ ethnicities
3.3%
3.1%
Other
15.1%
4.8%
2017 US Census statistics show that white make up the largest share of the population in the New York City, followed by african american (24.3) and other (15.1).

In comparison United States of America most dominant ethnic diversity groups are: white (73%), african american (12.7%) and asian (5.4%).
Below is the data for ethnic diversity statistics:
  • Total - 8,560,072 (100% of New York City, 2.7% of US)
  • White - 3,661,800 (42.8% of New York City, 1.6% of US)
  • African American - 2,081,507 (24.3% of New York City, 5.1% of US)
  • American Indian & Alaska Native - 34,487 (0.4% of New York City, 1.3% of US)
  • Asian - 1,198,334 (14% of New York City, 7% of US)
  • Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander - 4,358 (0.1% of New York City, 0.8% of US)
  • Two or more ethnicities - 285,089 (3.3% of New York City, 2.8% of US)
  • Other - 1,294,497 (15.1% of New York City, 8.3% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the household type statistics in New York City?

  • New York City
  • US
Family Households
59.9%
65.9%
Non-family Households
40.1%
34.1%
According to statistics from the 2017 US census, family households make up 59.9% of New York City total households, while non-family homes make up 40.1%.

In contrast, the percentage of family households in United States of America
The data list for household types is as follows:
  • Total - 3,142,405 (100% of New York City, 2.6% of US)
  • Family households, Married-couple family - 1,147,958 (36.5% of New York City, 2% of US)
  • Family households, Other family - 733,047 (23.3% of New York City, 3.5% of US)
  • Family households, Other family, Male householder no wife present - 173,622 (5.5% of New York City, 3% of US)
  • Family households, Other family, Female householder no husband present - 559,425 (17.8% of New York City, 3.7% of US)
  • Nonfamily households, Householder living alone - 1,017,368 (32.4% of New York City, 3.1% of US)
  • Nonfamily households, Householder not living alone - 244,032 (7.8% of New York City, 3.2% of US)
  • Family Households - 1,881,005 (59.9% of New York City, 2.4% of US)
  • Non-family Households - 1,261,400 (40.1% of New York City, 3.1% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the most common employment industries in New York City?

  • New York City
  • US
Agriculture
0.1%
1.3%
Construction
5%
6.4%
Manufacturing
3.5%
10.3%
Wholesale
2.2%
2.7%
Retail
9.6%
11.4%
Utilities
0.4%
0.8%
Information
3.8%
2.1%
Finance & Insurance
6.5%
4.6%
Real Estate
3.1%
1.9%
Sci & Tech Services
9.4%
6.9%
Company Management
0.1%
0.1%
Administrative Services
4%
4.3%
Educational Services
9.1%
9.3%
Health Care
17.5%
13.8%
Arts & Entertainment
2.9%
2.2%
Accommodation & Food Services
8%
7.5%
Public Administration
3.7%
4.7%
Other Services
5.5%
4.9%
According to 2017 US census statistics, the leading employment sectors in New York City are health care and social assistance (17.5%), retail trade (9.6%), professional scientific and technical services (9.4%), and educational services (9.1%).

Among the United States of America population, the three largest employment industries are health care & social assistance (13.8%), retail (11.4%), and manufacturing (10.3%).
The data list for employment industries is as follows:
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting - 3,662 (0.1% of New York City, 0.2% of US)
  • Construction - 202,954 (5% of New York City, 2.1% of US)
  • Manufacturing - 141,626 (3.5% of New York City, 0.9% of US)
  • Wholesale - 88,797 (2.2% of New York City, 2.2% of US)
  • Retail - 390,430 (9.6% of New York City, 2.3% of US)
  • Utilities - 14,282 (0.4% of New York City, 1.1% of US)
  • Information - 156,248 (3.8% of New York City, 4.9% of US)
  • Finance & Insurance - 264,050 (6.5% of New York City, 3.8% of US)
  • Real Estate - 126,181 (3.1% of New York City, 4.3% of US)
  • Scientific & Technical Services - 382,951 (9.4% of New York City, 3.7% of US)
  • Company Management - 3,554 (0.1% of New York City, 2.5% of US)
  • Administrative & Waste Management Services - 161,241 (4% of New York City, 2.5% of US)
  • Educational Services - 370,092 (9.1% of New York City, 2.7% of US)
  • Health Care & Social Assistance - 710,953 (17.5% of New York City, 3.4% of US)
  • Arts, Entertainment & Recreation - 117,461 (2.9% of New York City, 3.6% of US)
  • Accommodation & Food Services - 327,683 (8% of New York City, 2.9% of US)
  • Public Administration - 151,307 (3.7% of New York City, 2.2% of US)
  • Other Services - 222,158 (5.5% of New York City, 3% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the most common means of transportation in New York City?

  • New York City
  • US
Car, Truck or Van
27.7%
89.9%
Public Transportation
59%
5.4%
Walk
10.4%
2.9%
Motorcycle or Bicycle
2.9%
1.9%
According to 2017 US Census statistics, the most common form of transportation to work in New York City is: public transportation (excluding taxicab) (13.8%).

Among the United States of America population, the three largest form of transportation to work categories is car, truck or van (89.9%).
Following is the data list for means of transportation statistics:
  • Car, Truck or Van - 1,057,885 (27.7% of New York City, 0.8% of US)
  • Public Transportation - 2,247,732 (59% of New York City, 29.5% of US)
  • Walk - 396,134 (10.4% of New York City, 9.8% of US)
  • Taxicab, Motorcycle, Bicycle or Other - 110,833 (2.9% of New York City, 4.1% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the commute time statistics in New York City?

  • New York City
  • US
Less than 10 mins
4%
12.7%
10-15 mins
5.3%
13.6%
15-20 mins
7.3%
15.3%
20-25 mins
9.4%
14.6%
25-30 mins
4.2%
6.4%
30-35 mins
16.9%
13.7%
35-45 mins
10.6%
6.8%
45-50 mins
16.2%
8.1%
60 or more mins
26.1%
8.9%
According to statistics from the 2017 US Census, the most common travel times to work for residents of New York City vary from 60 or more minutes to 30-35 minutes and 45-50 minutes.

In contrast, the travel time to work groups that are most prevalent in United States of America are as follows: 15-20 minutes, 20-25 minutes, and 30-35 minutes.
Below is the data for time of commute statistics:
  • Less than 10 mins - 153,437 (4% of New York City, 0.9% of US)
  • 10-15 mins - 203,164 (5.3% of New York City, 1.1% of US)
  • 15-20 mins - 276,739 (7.3% of New York City, 1.3% of US)
  • 20-25 mins - 357,381 (9.4% of New York City, 1.7% of US)
  • 25-30 mins - 159,054 (4.2% of New York City, 1.8% of US)
  • 30-35 mins - 642,506 (16.9% of New York City, 3.3% of US)
  • 35-45 mins - 404,709 (10.6% of New York City, 4.2% of US)
  • 45-50 mins - 619,281 (16.2% of New York City, 5.4% of US)
  • 60 or more mins - 996,313 (26.1% of New York City, 7.9% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

New York City Education

Schools in New York City

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Colleges in New York City

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Universities in New York City

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Kindergartens in New York City

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Language Schools in New York City

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Music Schools in New York City

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