2023 ACS Census Data · Population 2,646,306
Kings County is one of the most populous counties in New York with a population of 2.6M. The median household income is $78,548, 21% above the national average. The poverty rate is 18.9%, median home value is $889,700, and 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 71% above the national average.
Population
2,646,306
2023 estimate
Rank #8 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$78,548
Household
Rank #559 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$889,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #15 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
41.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #225 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
35.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
44.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
1.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
3% above New York avg·21% above national avg
Poverty Rate
44% below New York avg·26% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% above New York avg·11% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$46,057
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
64.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
233% above New York avg·325% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
57% above New York avg·92% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
57% below New York avg·59% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
57% below New York avg·91% below national avg
Housing Units
1,090,187
Households
1,009,596
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$3,468
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
42 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
32% above New York avg·71% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
7% below New York avg·5% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.6%
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