New York
62 counties, 1,293 cities and towns, and 1,826 ZIP codes.
Population
19,852,366
Land area
47,123sq mi
People per sq mi
421
Cities and towns
1,293
Largest cities in New York
New York at a glance
- It is the 4th most populous state in the country.
- Households here earn a median of $85,974 a year, 6% more than the U.S. figure of $80,734.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $423,800 (27% above the U.S.) and median rent is $1,621 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Buffalo (276,854) and Yonkers (209,978).
Local data for New York
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals192
- Emergency Rooms160
- Nursing Homes593
- Schools6,041
- Colleges417
- Libraries1,058
- Banks4,007
- Post Offices1,220
- Parks8,667
- Grocery Stores9,677
- Restaurants84,533
- Affordable Housing1,357
- Home Health Agencies98
- Hospice Care39
- Dialysis Centers345
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals43
- Community Health Centers862
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1,413
- National Cemeteries9
- Private Schools1,231
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools169
- Superfund Sites122
- Toxic Release Facilities543
- Historic Places4,304
Housing and community stats
New York, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,974
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$423,800
Prices +3.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,621/mo
Homeownership
54.3%
Bachelor's or higher
40.2%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,163,906), Irish Americans (2,087,330), German Americans (1,706,078).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$99,941
9,791,529 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,552
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172B
FY 2026, $8,505 per person
PPP loans
$60.73B
734,799 loans, 6,692,943 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$507M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
New York, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
High-risk counties
8
of 62 rated by FEMA
Storm events since 1996
52,308
614 deaths
Flood insurance policies
118,000
$5.74B paid since 1978
Superfund sites
122
543 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4,304 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in New York, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.9%
U.S. 33.3% -4.4 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Largest cities in New York
| Name | Population | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8,483,844 | 300.5 |
| Buffalo | 276,854 | 40.4 |
| Yonkers | 209,978 | 18 |
| Rochester | 208,772 | 35.8 |
| Syracuse | 146,384 | 25.1 |
| Albany | 100,492 | 21.4 |
| New Rochelle | 82,769 | 10.3 |
| Cheektowaga | 76,056 | 25.4 |
| Mount Vernon | 72,427 | 4.4 |
| Schenectady | 68,847 | 10.8 |
| Utica | 64,217 | 16.7 |
| White Plains | 60,666 | 9.7 |
| Hempstead | 58,801 | 3.7 |
| Tonawanda Town | 56,806 | 17.3 |
| Levittown | 51,904 | 6.8 |
| Troy | 51,033 | 10.4 |
| Irondequoit | 50,657 | 15 |
| Niagara Falls | 47,987 | 14.1 |
| Binghamton | 47,151 | 10.5 |
| West Seneca | 45,303 | 21.4 |
| Freeport | 44,088 | 4.8 |
| Hicksville | 43,780 | 6.8 |
| West Babylon | 43,570 | 8.5 |
| Valley Stream | 40,315 | 3.5 |
| Coram | 39,539 | 13.8 |
Counties, cities and towns in New York
Population shown. Largest 400 of 1,293 cities and towns listed
- Kings County2,631,580
- Queens County2,323,052
- New York County1,629,477
- Suffolk County1,530,146
- Bronx County1,404,779
- Nassau County1,389,591
- Westchester County999,677
- Erie County950,622
- Monroe County753,753
- Richmond County494,956
- Onondaga County471,129
- Orange County406,616
- Rockland County341,883
- Albany County317,018
- Dutchess County298,220
- Saratoga County238,284
- Oneida County229,124
- Niagara County210,721
- Broome County197,378
- Ulster County182,601
- Schenectady County160,369
- Rensselaer County160,332
- Chautauqua County125,544
- Oswego County117,953
- Jefferson County115,040
- Ontario County112,625
- St. Lawrence County107,226
- Tompkins County104,537
- Putnam County98,107
- Steuben County92,588
- Wayne County90,929
- Chemung County82,147
- Sullivan County79,721
- Clinton County78,493
- Cattaraugus County76,145
- Cayuga County75,102
- Madison County67,328
- Warren County65,517
- Livingston County61,498
- Columbia County61,100
- Washington County60,522
- Otsego County60,108
- Herkimer County59,757
- Genesee County57,787
- Fulton County52,487
- Montgomery County49,528
- Tioga County47,864
- Greene County47,409
- Allegany County47,159
- Franklin County46,696
- Chenango County46,321
- Cortland County46,246
- Delaware County44,487
- Wyoming County39,753
- Orleans County39,608
- Essex County36,973
- Seneca County32,920
- Schoharie County30,049
- Lewis County26,607
- Yates County24,526
- Schuyler County17,562
- Hamilton County5,089
Frequently asked questions
- How many counties are in New York?
- New York has 62 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- What is the largest city in New York?
- New York is the largest city in New York, with a population of about 8,483,844.
- What is the population of New York?
- New York has about 19,852,366 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- How many ZIP codes are in New York?
- There are 1,826 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in New York.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)