Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,631,580 (100%) |
| Population Density | 37,932 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 74 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $80,263 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,575 |
| Median Home Value | $905,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,100,772 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 297,916 (27.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 712,011 (64.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 90,845 (8.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,009,927 |
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Family Households | 590,163 (58.4%) |
The table below compares Kings County to the other 62 counties and county equivalents in New York by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 2 | 98th |
| Median Household Income | # 17 | 74th |
| Per Capita Income | # 12 | 82nd |
| Diversity Index | # 2 | 98th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New York Census Data Comparison Tool.