New York City Demographic Profile

New York City citywide demographic profile with Census-based tables and charts.
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New York City Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$80,483
New York City
$80,483
New York City
$80,483
Adults with a Disability
14.5%
New York City
14.5%
New York City
14.5%
Commuters Use Mass Transit
53.0%
New York City
53.0%
New York City
53.0%
Households in Single-Family Homes
16.3%
New York City
16.3%
New York City
16.3%
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 28.5%2,420,122
White 31.0% ±0.0 pp2,627,063 ±3,874
Black 20.4% ±0.1 pp1,730,658 ±6,239
Asian 14.6% ±0.1 pp1,240,270 ±4,947
Other or Multi-racial 5.5% ±0.1 pp465,731 ±10,192
Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race. NYC’s citywide Hispanic margin of error is not shown because ACS treats the Hispanic-origin total as a controlled estimate for this geography, meaning it is fixed to an official Census population total rather than estimated only from the ACS sample. Non-Hispanic race categories still have published MOEs.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Hispanic 28.5% 28.5% ▲ +0.0% -
White 31.0%±0.0 pp 31.0%±0.0 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Black 20.4%±0.1 pp 20.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Asian 14.6%±0.1 pp 14.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Other or Multi-racial 5.5%±0.1 pp 5.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race. NYC’s citywide Hispanic margin of error is not shown because ACS treats the Hispanic-origin total as a controlled estimate for this geography, meaning it is fixed to an official Census population total rather than estimated only from the ACS sample. Non-Hispanic race categories still have published MOEs.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race.

Age Distribution

Under 5 5.7% ±0.1 pp482,148 ±7,444
5-17 14.5% ±0.1 pp1,230,462 ±9,996
18-24 8.1% ±0.1 pp686,487 ±7,682
25-44 30.7% ±0.1 pp2,605,117 ±11,548
45-64 24.5% ±0.1 pp2,075,334 ±10,500
65-74 9.5% ±0.1 pp802,199 ±7,717
75-84 5.0% ±0.1 pp425,999 ±5,799
85+ 2.1% ±0.0 pp176,098 ±4,094
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Under 5 5.7%±0.1 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
5-17 14.5%±0.1 pp 14.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
18-24 8.1%±0.1 pp 8.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
25-44 30.7%±0.1 pp 30.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
45-64 24.5%±0.1 pp 24.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
65-74 9.5%±0.1 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
75-84 5.0%±0.1 pp 5.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
85+ 2.1%±0.0 pp 2.1%±0.0 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No High School Diploma 16.2% ±0.2 pp985,216 ±9,877
High School Diploma or GED 22.7% ±0.2 pp1,378,575 ±10,971
Some College or Associate's Degree 19.5% ±0.2 pp1,187,395 ±9,982
Bachelor's Degree 24.0% ±0.2 pp1,457,538 ±10,616
Graduate Degree 17.7% ±0.1 pp1,076,023 ±9,067
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
No High School Diploma 16.2%±0.2 pp 16.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
High School Diploma or GED 22.7%±0.2 pp 22.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Some College or Associate's Degree 19.5%±0.2 pp 19.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Bachelor's Degree 24.0%±0.2 pp 24.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Graduate Degree 17.7%±0.1 pp 17.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 2.48 ±0.01
1-Person Households 33.8% ±0.2 pp1,127,551 ±7,153
2-Person Households 29.2% ±0.2 pp973,113 ±7,405
3-Person Households 15.8% ±0.2 pp525,276 ±6,441
4+ Person Households 21.2% ±0.2 pp708,148 ±7,215
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Average Household Size 2.48 2.48 = 0
1-Person Households 33.8%±0.2 pp 33.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
2-Person Households 29.2%±0.2 pp 29.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
3-Person Households 15.8%±0.2 pp 15.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
4+ Person Households 21.2%±0.2 pp 21.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Proficiency

Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well 77.5% ±0.3 pp6,203,073 ±25,737
Speaks English Well 10.5% ±0.1 pp837,369 ±10,072
Speaks English Not Well 8.3% ±0.1 pp663,861 ±8,491
Does Not Speak English 3.7% ±0.1 pp297,393 ±6,002
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 22.5% ±0.2 pp1,798,623 ±14,477
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well 77.5%±0.3 pp 77.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Speaks English Well 10.5%±0.1 pp 10.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Speaks English Not Well 8.3%±0.1 pp 8.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Does Not Speak English 3.7%±0.1 pp 3.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 22.5%±0.2 pp 22.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Place of Birth and Citizenship

U.S.-Born Residents 63.4% ±0.2 pp5,377,625 ±16,754
Foreign-Born Residents 36.6% ±0.2 pp3,106,219 ±18,165
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens 21.5% ±0.1 pp1,826,604 ±12,235
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens 15.1% ±0.2 pp1,279,615 ±13,426
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
U.S.-Born Residents 63.4%±0.2 pp 63.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Foreign-Born Residents 36.6%±0.2 pp 36.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens 21.5%±0.1 pp 21.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens 15.1%±0.2 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.

Foreign-Born Residents by Country of Birth

All foreign-born residents: 36.6%±0.2 ppAll foreign-born residents: 3,106,148
Born in Dominican Republic 4.7%±0.1 pp399,232
Born in China / Hong Kong 4.4%±0.1 pp372,410
Born in Jamaica 1.9%±0.1 pp161,534
Born in Mexico 1.8%±0.1 pp156,623
Born in Guyana 1.6%±0.1 pp137,833
Born in Ecuador 1.6%±0.1 pp133,149
Born in Bangladesh 1.3%±0.1 pp106,576
Born in other countries 18.2%1,541,461
‘Born in other countries’ includes all countries where the foreign-born population is below 1% of the total ward population.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
New York City New York City Difference Rank
All foreign-born residents 36.6% ±0.2 pp3,106,148 36.6% ±0.2 pp3,106,148 ▲ +0.0% -
Born in Dominican Republic 4.7% ±0.1 pp399,232 4.7% ±0.1 pp399,232 ▲ +0.0% -
Born in China / Hong Kong 4.4% ±0.1 pp372,410 4.4% ±0.1 pp372,410 ▲ +0.0% -
Born in Jamaica 1.9% ±0.1 pp161,534 1.9% ±0.1 pp161,534 ▲ +0.0% -
Born in Mexico 1.8% ±0.1 pp156,623 1.8% ±0.1 pp156,623 ▲ +0.0% -
Born in Guyana 1.6% ±0.1 pp137,833 1.6% ±0.1 pp137,833 ▲ +0.0% -
Born in Ecuador 1.6% ±0.1 pp133,149 1.6% ±0.1 pp133,149 ▲ +0.0% -
Born in Bangladesh 1.3% ±0.1 pp106,576 1.3% ±0.1 pp106,576 ▲ +0.0% -
Born in other countries 18.2%1,541,461
‘Born in other countries’ includes all countries where the foreign-born population is below 1% of the total ward population.
The city average is not shown for ‘Born in other countries’ — the composition of countries in this category can differ across New York City as a whole.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Foreign-Born Residents by Year of U.S. Entry

Total Foreign-Born Residents: 36.6% ±0.2 ppTotal Foreign-Born Residents: 3,106,219±15,091
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later 10.8% ±0.1 pp920,255 ±12,029
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 7.9% ±0.1 pp670,090 ±8,222
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 7.8% ±0.1 pp662,467 ±8,585
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 10.1% ±0.1 pp853,407 ±7,728
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Total Foreign-Born Residents 36.6%3,106,219 36.6% = 0
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later 10.8%±0.1 pp 10.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 7.9%±0.1 pp 7.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 7.8%±0.1 pp 7.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 10.1%±0.1 pp 10.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $80,483 ±$601
Less Than $25k 19.4% ±0.2 pp648,309 ±7,317
$25k-$50k 15.0% ±0.2 pp498,823 ±7,362
$50k-$75k 13.0% ±0.2 pp435,068 ±6,777
$75k-$100k 10.8% ±0.2 pp360,096 ±5,625
$100k-$150k 15.1% ±0.2 pp504,820 ±6,689
$150k+ 26.6% ±0.2 pp886,972 ±7,412
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Median Household Income $80,483 $80,483 = 0
Less Than $25k 19.4%±0.2 pp 19.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
$25k-$50k 15.0%±0.2 pp 15.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
$50k-$75k 13.0%±0.2 pp 13.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
$75k-$100k 10.8%±0.2 pp 10.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
$100k-$150k 15.1%±0.2 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
$150k+ 26.6%±0.2 pp 26.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.

Poverty Status

Below the Poverty Line 17.9% ±0.2 pp1,519,224 ±20,721
Below 200% of the Poverty Line 34.5% ±0.3 pp2,925,448 ±27,916
Below 50% of the Poverty Line 8.8% ±0.1 pp744,337 ±12,220
Note: Excludes some populations like college dorms and nursing homes. See how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Below the Poverty Line 17.9%±0.2 pp 17.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Below 200% of the Poverty Line 34.5%±0.3 pp 34.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Below 50% of the Poverty Line 8.8%±0.1 pp 8.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Excludes some populations like college dorms and nursing homes. See how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: See more details about how poverty is defined and measured.

Employment Status

In the Labor Force 83.1% ±0.2 pp3,025,923 ±6,891
↳ Employed 77.0% ±0.2 pp2,802,978 ±7,619
↳ Unemployed 6.0% ±0.1 pp220,209 ±4,799
↳ Unemployment Rate 7.3% ±0.2 pp
Not in the Labor Force 16.9% ±0.7 pp616,353 ±24,311
Note: “In the Labor Force” counts people who are either employed or unemployed but actively looking for work. “Not in the Labor Force” counts those who are neither working nor looking for work; common reasons include disability, caregiving responsibilities, schooling, and early retirement. The unemployment rate is the share of the labor force (not of all adults) who are looking for work but do not currently have a job.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
In the Labor Force 83.1%±0.2 pp 83.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Employed 77.0%±0.2 pp 77.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Unemployed 6.0%±0.1 pp 6.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Unemployment Rate 7.3%±0.2 pp 7.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Not in the Labor Force 16.9%±0.7 pp 16.9%±0.7 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: “In the Labor Force” counts people who are either employed or unemployed but actively looking for work. “Not in the Labor Force” counts those who are neither working nor looking for work; common reasons include disability, caregiving responsibilities, schooling, and early retirement. The unemployment rate is the share of the labor force (not of all adults) who are looking for work but do not currently have a job.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Common reasons for not working nor looking for work include caregiving responsibilities, disability, discouraged workers who have stopped looking, or other reasons.

Students

K-12 School Enrollment

Enrolled in K-12 School 14.0% ±0.1 pp1,190,423 ±8,341
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 80.3% ±0.2 pp955,733 ±2,345
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 19.7% ±0.3 pp234,690 ±4,066
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 School 14.0%±0.1 pp 14.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 80.3%±0.2 pp 80.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 19.7%±0.3 pp 19.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Graduate School 7.0% ±0.1 pp591,973 ±6,960
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 55.1% ±0.6 pp325,956 ±3,793
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 44.9% ±0.5 pp266,017 ±3,096
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Graduate School 7.0%±0.1 pp 7.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 55.1%±0.6 pp 55.1%±0.6 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 44.9%±0.5 pp 44.9%±0.5 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Digital Access

K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 7.1% ±0.3 pp97,405 ±3,647
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 5.5% ±0.3 pp29,119 ±1,829
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 7.1%±0.3 pp 7.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 5.5%±0.3 pp 5.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing

Owner vs. Renter-Occupied Housing

Owner-Occupied 32.8% ±0.3 pp1,093,056 ±9,342
Renter-Occupied 67.2% ±0.2 pp2,241,032 ±7,233
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Owner-Occupied 32.8%±0.3 pp 32.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Renter-Occupied 67.2%±0.2 pp 67.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Year Moved In: 2013 ±1.0 yr
Moved in 2023 or Later 3.9% ±0.1 pp128,386 ±3,034
Moved in 2020 to 2022 18.4% ±0.2 pp612,609 ±6,837
Moved in 2010 to 2019 37.5% ±0.3 pp1,249,358 ±8,625
Moved in 2000 to 2009 17.2% ±0.2 pp574,466 ±6,666
Moved in 1990 to 1999 11.2% ±0.2 pp372,023 ±6,406
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 11.9% ±0.2 pp397,246 ±6,006
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period. Because respondents could have answered at any point between 2020 and 2024, move-in year does not translate directly into years in current residence.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Median Year Moved In 2013 2013 = 0
Moved in 2023 or Later 3.9%±0.1 pp 3.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Moved in 2020 to 2022 18.4%±0.2 pp 18.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Moved in 2010 to 2019 37.5%±0.3 pp 37.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Moved in 2000 to 2009 17.2%±0.2 pp 17.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Moved in 1990 to 1999 11.2%±0.2 pp 11.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 11.9%±0.2 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period. Because respondents could have answered at any point between 2020 and 2024, move-in year does not translate directly into years in current residence.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.

Housing Vacancy Rate

Vacant Housing Units 9.4% ±0.2 pp344,398 ±6,930
Occupied Housing Units 90.6% ±0.2 pp3,334,092 ±6,929
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 9.4%±0.2 pp 9.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Occupied Housing Units 90.6%±0.2 pp 90.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1952 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 38.2% ±0.2 pp1,405,250 ±8,136
1940-2009 55.0% ±0.4 pp2,022,113 ±13,026
2010+ 6.8% ±0.1 pp251,123 ±4,594
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact. Medians are also approximated via unit-level averages; see methodology page for more details.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Median Year Built 1952 1952 = 0
Pre-1940 38.2%±0.2 pp 38.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
1940-2009 55.0%±0.4 pp 55.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
2010+ 6.8%±0.1 pp 6.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact. Medians are also approximated via unit-level averages; see methodology page for more details.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people don’t know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact. Medians are also approximated via unit-level averages; see methodology page for more details.

Housing Units by Building Size

Single-Family Homes 16.3% ±0.2 pp598,290 ±6,212
Buildings With 2–4 Units 21.3% ±0.2 pp784,262 ±7,818
Buildings With 5–19 Units 13.3% ±0.2 pp490,074 ±6,520
Buildings With 20 or More Units 48.9% ±0.3 pp1,798,617 ±9,757
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Single-Family Homes 16.3%±0.2 pp 16.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Buildings With 2–4 Units 21.3%±0.2 pp 21.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Buildings With 5–19 Units 13.3%±0.2 pp 13.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Buildings With 20 or More Units 48.9%±0.3 pp 48.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Homes by Number of Bedrooms

Studio 9.6% ±0.1 pp351,466 ±5,299
1 Bedroom 29.4% ±0.2 pp1,081,074 ±8,667
2 Bedrooms 31.6% ±0.2 pp1,162,968 ±7,113
3 Bedrooms 21.9% ±0.2 pp806,079 ±7,253
4 Bedrooms 5.4% ±0.1 pp197,308 ±4,006
5 or More Bedrooms 2.2% ±0.1 pp79,591 ±2,374
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Studio 9.6%±0.1 pp 9.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
1 Bedroom 29.4%±0.2 pp 29.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
2 Bedrooms 31.6%±0.2 pp 31.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
3 Bedrooms 21.9%±0.2 pp 21.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
4 Bedrooms 5.4%±0.1 pp 5.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
5 or More Bedrooms 2.2%±0.1 pp 2.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 24.4% ±0.2 pp814,041 ±7,886
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 20.8% ±0.2 pp694,190 ±7,105
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 49.8% ±0.3 pp1,660,983 ±9,177
Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 27.5% ±0.2 pp917,087 ±7,672
Note: Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments and utilities. A household spending 30% or more of income on housing is considered cost burdened.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 24.4%±0.2 pp 24.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 20.8%±0.2 pp 20.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 49.8%±0.3 pp 49.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 27.5%±0.2 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments and utilities. A household spending 30% or more of income on housing is considered cost burdened.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments and utilities. A household spending 30% or more of income on housing is considered cost burdened.

Rents and Utilities

Median Rent $1,686 ±$12
Median Rent and Utilities $1,821 ±$10
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details. ACS-measured contract rent is often lower than estimates from real estate services like Zillow. First, current tenants typically pay less than the asking rent for vacant units—real estate services only capture the latter. Second, the ACS rent question asks what the occupant personally pays: someone splitting a unit with a roommate reports only their share, and households receiving rental assistance report only their out-of-pocket portion.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
New York City City (Avg) Difference Rank
Median Rent $1,686 ±$12 $1,782 ±$7 -$96
Median Rent and Utilities $1,821 ±$10 $1,911 ±$7 -$90
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details. ACS-measured contract rent is often lower than estimates from real estate services like Zillow. First, current tenants typically pay less than the asking rent for vacant units—real estate services only capture the latter. Second, the ACS rent question asks what the occupant personally pays: someone splitting a unit with a roommate reports only their share, and households receiving rental assistance report only their out-of-pocket portion.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details. See also more info on why ACS-reported rent measures can be lower than other sources.

Primary Home Heating Fuel

Natural Gas Heat 64.4% ±0.2 pp2,148,783 ±6,186
Electric Heat 16.8% ±0.2 pp560,448 ±6,181
Other Heating Source 18.7% ±0.2 pp624,858 ±6,602
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Natural Gas Heat 64.4%±0.2 pp 64.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Electric Heat 16.8%±0.2 pp 16.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Other Heating Source 18.7%±0.2 pp 18.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

How Workers Commute

Drives Alone 25.9% ±0.2 pp1,018,323 ±8,635
Carpools 5.2% ±0.1 pp203,504 ±5,527
Took Public Transit 53.0% ±0.2 pp2,079,382 ±7,544
Walks 11.1% ±0.2 pp435,891 ±7,746
Biked 1.9% ±0.1 pp74,902 ±3,027
Other Commute Mode 2.9% ±0.1 pp114,799 ±2,737
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 25.9%±0.2 pp 25.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Carpools 5.2%±0.1 pp 5.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Took Public Transit 53.0%±0.2 pp 53.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Walks 11.1%±0.2 pp 11.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Biked 1.9%±0.1 pp 1.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Other Commute Mode 2.9%±0.1 pp 2.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Commute Time

Average Travel Time: 40 min ±0 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.9% ±0.2 pp322,827 ±5,958
15–29 Minutes 21.5% ±0.3 pp702,026 ±8,655
30–44 Minutes 27.4% ±0.3 pp894,073 ±8,932
45–59 Minutes 15.9% ±0.2 pp518,824 ±6,224
60 Minutes or More 25.3% ±0.2 pp825,700 ±7,593
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Average commute time 40 min NA min
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.9%±0.2 pp 9.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
15–29 Minutes 21.5%±0.3 pp 21.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
30–44 Minutes 27.4%±0.3 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
45–59 Minutes 15.9%±0.2 pp 15.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
60 Minutes or More 25.3%±0.2 pp 25.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Vehicle Access

Average Vehicles per Household: 0.62 ±0.00
Households With No Vehicle 55.3% ±0.3 pp1,844,706 ±8,712
Households With 1 Vehicle 31.9% ±0.2 pp1,063,832 ±6,704
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 12.8% ±0.2 pp425,550 ±5,467
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household 0.62 0.65 ▼ −0.03
Households With No Vehicle 55.3%±0.3 pp 55.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Households With 1 Vehicle 31.9%±0.2 pp 31.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 12.8%±0.2 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Household Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 5.3% ±0.1 pp176,859 ±3,595
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 10.4% ±0.2 pp345,892 ±5,840
Desktop or Laptop Available 78.3% ±0.3 pp2,609,116 ±9,782
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 5.3%±0.1 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 10.4%±0.2 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Desktop or Laptop Available 78.3%±0.3 pp 78.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Internet Access

Has Internet Access 92.7% ±0.2 pp3,091,461 ±7,739
↳ Cellular Data Plan Only 13.8% ±0.2 pp458,465 ±6,304
↳ Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 2.1% ±0.1 pp70,581 ±2,816
No Internet Access 7.3% ±0.1 pp242,627 ±4,369
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Has Internet Access 92.7%±0.2 pp 92.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Cellular Data Plan Only 13.8%±0.2 pp 13.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 2.1%±0.1 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
No Internet Access 7.3%±0.1 pp 7.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance Coverage

Uninsured Residents 6.3% ±0.1 pp532,974 ±8,143
Uninsured Children Under 19 2.3% ±0.2 pp195,740 ±12,920
Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 9.0% ±0.1 pp759,685 ±12,107
Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 1.5% ±0.1 pp129,345 ±11,769
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Uninsured Residents 6.3%±0.1 pp 6.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Uninsured Children Under 19 2.3%±0.2 pp 2.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 9.0%±0.1 pp 9.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 1.5%±0.1 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Disability

Adults With at Least One Disability 14.5% ±0.1 pp971,814 ±8,057
Mobility Disability 8.9% ±0.1 pp595,590 ±6,636
Hearing Disability 2.8% ±0.1 pp187,716 ±4,152
Vision Disability 3.1% ±0.1 pp210,159 ±4,179
Cognitive Disability 5.3% ±0.1 pp353,232 ±5,842
Self-Care Disability 3.6% ±0.1 pp244,214 ±4,460
Independent Living Disability 6.6% ±0.1 pp442,554 ±5,785
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Adults With at Least One Disability 14.5%±0.1 pp 14.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Mobility Disability 8.9%±0.1 pp 8.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Hearing Disability 2.8%±0.1 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Vision Disability 3.1%±0.1 pp 3.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Cognitive Disability 5.3%±0.1 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Self-Care Disability 3.6%±0.1 pp 3.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Independent Living Disability 6.6%±0.1 pp 6.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.

Incidence of Health Problems

Arthritis 19.9%1,299,979
High Blood Pressure 30.0%1,959,768
Cancer 5.8%378,888
Current Asthma 10.2%666,321
Coronary Heart Disease 5.4%352,758
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 5.4%352,758
Diabetes 11.9%777,375
High Cholesterol 37.0%2,417,047
Obesity 25.1%1,639,673
Stroke 3.3%215,574
Lost All Natural Teeth 2.9%186,962
Note: All measures ask if a health care provider diagnosed the given condition except obesity (calculated from self-reported height and weight) and all teeth lost (self-reported). Cancer includes melanoma but excludes non-melanoma skin cancers. The all teeth lost question is asked only of adults age 65 or older, but we display values for the adult population, assuming those age 18–64 have not lost all their teeth.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Arthritis 19.9% 19.9% ▲ +0.0% -
High Blood Pressure 30.0% 30.0% ▲ +0.0% -
Cancer 5.8% 5.8% ▲ +0.0% -
Current Asthma 10.2% 10.2% ▲ +0.0% -
Coronary Heart Disease 5.4% 5.4% ▲ +0.0% -
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 5.4% 5.4% ▲ +0.0% -
Diabetes 11.9% 11.9% ▲ +0.0% -
High Cholesterol 37.0% 37.0% ▲ +0.0% -
Obesity 25.1% 25.1% ▲ +0.0% -
Stroke 3.3% 3.3% ▲ +0.0% -
Lost All Natural Teeth 2.9% 2.9% ▲ +0.0% -
Note: All measures ask if a health care provider diagnosed the given condition except obesity (calculated from self-reported height and weight) and all teeth lost (self-reported). Cancer includes melanoma but excludes non-melanoma skin cancers. The all teeth lost question is asked only of adults age 65 or older, but we display values for the adult population, assuming those age 18–64 have not lost all their teeth.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)

Health Risk Behaviors

Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 16.9%1,104,003
Current Cigarette Smoking 11.4%744,712
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 28.1%1,835,649
Short Sleep Duration 39.2%2,560,764
Note: Binge drinking: 5 or more drinks on at least one occasion for men, or 4 or more for women, in the past 30 days. Current cigarette smoking: smokes every day or some days. Physical inactivity: no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration: averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 16.9% 16.9% ▲ +0.0% -
Current Cigarette Smoking 11.4% 11.4% ▲ +0.0% -
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 28.1% 28.1% ▲ +0.0% -
Short Sleep Duration 39.2% 39.2% ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Binge drinking: 5 or more drinks on at least one occasion for men, or 4 or more for women, in the past 30 days. Current cigarette smoking: smokes every day or some days. Physical inactivity: no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration: averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)

Overall Health Status

Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 20.7%1,352,240
Frequent Physical Distress 13.0%849,233
Note: Frequent physical distress: self-reported physical health not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 20.7% 20.7% ▲ +0.0% -
Frequent Physical Distress 13.0% 13.0% ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Frequent physical distress: self-reported physical health not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)

Material Hardship

Food Insecurity 24.4%1,593,945
Housing Insecurity 19.8%1,293,447
Transportation Barriers 11.5%751,244
Threatened Utility Shutoff 10.8%705,516
Note: Food insecurity: not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity: worried about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers: lack of reliable transportation keeping them from medical appointments, meetings, work, or from getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat: threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Food Insecurity 24.4% 24.4% ▲ +0.0% -
Housing Insecurity 19.8% 19.8% ▲ +0.0% -
Transportation Barriers 11.5% 11.5% ▲ +0.0% -
Threatened Utility Shutoff 10.8% 10.8% ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Food insecurity: not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity: worried about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers: lack of reliable transportation keeping them from medical appointments, meetings, work, or from getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat: threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)

Preventive Care

Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 74.5%4,866,757
Routine Checkup in Past Year 79.7%5,206,450
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 87.9%5,742,120
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 64.3%4,200,436
Dental Visit in Past Year 58.6%3,828,080
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 78.5%5,128,060
Note: Universe: Adults 18 and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Universe: Annual checkup, cholesterol screening, and dental visit: adults 18 and over; blood pressure medication: adults 18 and over with high blood pressure; colorectal cancer screening: adults 45–75; mammography: women 50–74 · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 74.5% 74.5% ▲ +0.0% -
Routine Checkup in Past Year 79.7% 79.7% ▲ +0.0% -
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 87.9% 87.9% ▲ +0.0% -
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 64.3% 64.3% ▲ +0.0% -
Dental Visit in Past Year 58.6% 58.6% ▲ +0.0% -
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 78.5% 78.5% ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Universe: Adults 18 and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Universe: Annual checkup, cholesterol screening, and dental visit: adults 18 and over; blood pressure medication: adults 18 and over with high blood pressure; colorectal cancer screening: adults 45–75; mammography: women 50–74 · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)

Mental Health

Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 16.4%1,071,340
Frequent Mental Distress 15.4%1,006,014
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 30.9%2,018,561
Loneliness 38.5%2,515,036
Note: Frequent mental distress: mental health not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness: reports feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support: sometimes, rarely or never gets the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category New York City City Difference Rank
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 16.4% 16.4% ▲ +0.0% -
Frequent Mental Distress 15.4% 15.4% ▲ +0.0% -
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 30.9% 30.9% ▲ +0.0% -
Loneliness 38.5% 38.5% ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Frequent mental distress: mental health not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness: reports feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support: sometimes, rarely or never gets the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)

Population Vulnerable to Extreme Heat

No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 14.7% ±0.3 pp1,246,510 ±23,068
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 48.1% ±0.3 pp4,082,913 ±28,280
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 37.2% ±0.3 pp3,154,421 ±26,494
Heat Exposed 98.7%8,369,934
Homes Without Air Conditioning 8.4%713,015
Note: These categories show the share of residents with zero, 1–2, or 3+ Census-defined heat vulnerability risk factors. Risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation. Read more about how heat vulnerability is measured.
Universe: Residents for heat vulnerability risk factors; occupied housing units for air conditioning · Geography: Census Tract · Source: Census Community Resilience Estimates for Heat; Census Local Air Conditioning Estimates
Category New York City City Difference Rank
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 14.7%±0.3 pp 14.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 48.1%±0.3 pp 48.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 37.2%±0.3 pp 37.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Heat Exposed 98.7% 98.7% ▲ +0.0% -
Homes Without Air Conditioning 8.4% 8.4% ▲ +0.0% -
Note: These categories show the share of residents with zero, 1–2, or 3+ Census-defined heat vulnerability risk factors. Risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation. Read more about how heat vulnerability is measured.
Universe: Residents for heat vulnerability risk factors; occupied housing units for air conditioning · Geography: Census Tract · Source: Census Community Resilience Estimates for Heat; Census Local Air Conditioning Estimates