Poverty in New York
What is the poverty rate in New York?
The poverty rate in New York is 15.1%. One out of every 6.6 residents of New York lives in poverty.
How many people in New York live in poverty?
2,908,471 of 19,285,448 residents reported income levels below the poverty line in the last year.
How does the Poverty Rate in New York compare to the national average?
New York ranks 33rd in Poverty Rate at 15.1%(poverty rankings by state).The Poverty Rate of New York is slightly higher than the national average of 14.6%.
New York Poverty Rate County Map
New York Poverty Rate By Sex
What is the poverty rate for men vs women living in New York?
Male
The Poverty Rate for men who live in New York is 13.8%.
Female
The Poverty Rate for women who live in New York is 16.3%.
Poverty Rate Disparity for Male vs Female Residents of New York
Female residents of New York are moderately(18%) more likely to live in poverty than males.
1,284,016 of 9,325,683 males in New York live below the poverty line.
1,624,455 of 9,959,765 females in New York live below the poverty line.
New York Poverty Rate By Age
What's the Poverty Rate in New York By Age?
Breakdown of New York Poverty Rate By Age
- Children Under 6 in New York have a Poverty Rate of 22.6%.
- Children 6 to 11 Years Old in New York have a Poverty Rate of 21.7%.
- Adolescents 12 to 17 Years Old in New York have a Poverty Rate of 19.5%.
- Adults 18 to 59 Years Old in New York have a Poverty Rate of 14.1%.
- Adults 60 to 74 Years Old in New York have a Poverty Rate of 10.9%.
- 75 to 84 Years Old in New York have a Poverty Rate of 12.6%.
- Over 85 Years Old in New York have a Poverty Rate of 13.4%.
Historical New York Poverty Rate
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY % Change | National |
|---|---|---|---|
2010 |
14.9% | 15.3% | |
2011 |
16.0% | 6.0% | 15.9% |
2012 |
15.9% | 0.0% | 15.9% |
2013 |
16.0% | 0.0% | 15.8% |
2014 |
15.9% | 0.0% | 15.5% |
2015 |
15.4% | 3.0% | 14.7% |
2016 |
14.7% | 4.0% | 14.0% |
2017 |
14.1% | 4.0% | 13.4% |
New York Poverty Rate By Race
| Race | Population | Poverty Rate | National Poverty Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black |
2,987,117 |
22.5% | 25.2% | 15.1% |
American Indian |
74,890 |
25.6% | 26.8% | 0.4% |
Asian |
1,619,418 |
16.8% | 11.9% | 8.2% |
Pacific Islander |
7,571 |
20.7% | 19.0% | 0.0% |
Other |
1,700,682 |
27.9% | 23.8% | 8.6% |
Two Or More Races |
571,474 |
20.4% | 18.4% | 2.9% |
White |
10,793,799 |
9.8% | 10.3% | 54.5% |
Hispanic |
3,644,173 |
24.4% | 22.2% | 18.4% |
What's the Poverty Rate in New York By Race?
22.5% of Black residents of New York live below the poverty line.
The Poverty Rate of black residents in New York is dramatically lower than the national average of 25.2%. 670,972 of 2,987,117 black New Yorkers live below the poverty line. Approximately 15.1% of the total population of New York are black.
16.8% of Asian residents of New York live below the poverty line.
The Poverty Rate of asian residents in New York is dramatically higher than the national average of 11.9%. 272,582 of 1,619,418 asian New Yorkers live below the poverty line. Approximately 8.2% of the total population of New York are asian.
9.8% of White residents of New York live below the poverty line.
The Poverty Rate of white residents in New York is the same as than the national average. 1,054,761 of 10,793,799 white New Yorkers live below the poverty line. Approximately 54.5% of the total population of New York are white.
24.4% of Hispanic residents of New York live below the poverty line.
The Poverty Rate of hispanic residents in New York is the same as than the national average. 889,328 of 3,644,173 hispanic New Yorkers live below the poverty line. Approximately 18.4% of the total population of New York are hispanic.
New York Poverty Rate By School Enrollment
Understanding where poverty hits hardest in New York can be better understood by segmenting poverty by whether or not the resident is in school or not.
- Enrolled in School in New York have a Poverty Rate of 20.8%.
- Not Enrolled in School in New York have a Poverty Rate of 12.9%.
The Poverty Rate of New York residents enrolled in school is slightly higher than the national average of 20.1%. This translates to 952,345 of 4,585,692 New Yorkers enrolled in school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 23.2% of the total population of New York are currently enrolled in school.
The Poverty Rate of New York residents not enrolled in school is slightly higher than the national average of 12.2%. This translates to 1,804,522 of 14,021,749 New Yorkers not enrolled in school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 70.8% of the total population of New York are currently not enrolled in school.
Poverty for younger ages in New York is seen as the most undesirable for the future of the community.
- Enrolled in Nursery School in New York have a Poverty Rate of 19.2%.
- Enrolled in Elementary School(Grades 1-4) in New York have a Poverty Rate of 22.6%.
The Poverty Rate of New York residents enrolled in nursery school is slightly higher than the national average of 18.0%. This translates to 56,737 of 295,879 New Yorkers enrolled in nursery school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 1.5% of the total population of New York is currently enrolled in nursery school.
The Poverty Rate of New York residents enrolled in elementary school(grades 1-4) is slightly higher than the national average of 21.2%. This translates to 203,944 of 901,705 New Yorkers enrolled in elementary school(grades 1-4) living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 4.6% of the total population of New York are currently enrolled in elementary school(grades 1-4).
Poverty for developing children and young adults in New York can have drastic impacts on graduation and college attendance rates.
- Enrolled in Middle School(Grade 5-8) in New York have a Poverty Rate of 20.4%.
- Enrolled in High School (Grades 9-12) in New York have a Poverty Rate of 19.8%.
The Poverty Rate of New York residents enrolled in middle school(grade 5-8) is slightly higher than the national average of 19.0%. This translates to 185,400 of 907,830 New Yorkers enrolled in middle school(grade 5-8) living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 4.6% of the total population of New York are currently enrolled in middle school(grade 5-8).
The Poverty Rate of New York residents enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) is moderately higher than the national average of 17.7%. This translates to 193,510 of 979,651 New Yorkers enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 4.9% of the total population of New York are currently enrolled in high school (grades 9-12).
Adult students in college, graduate or professional schools generally bring employers, revenue and higher living wages post-graduation and are seen as a positive to the community.
- Enrolled in Undergraduate School in New York have a Poverty Rate of 20.8%.
- Enrolled in Graduate or Professional School in New York have a Poverty Rate of 18.9%.
The Poverty Rate of New York residents enrolled in undergraduate school is moderately lower than the national average of 23.4%. This translates to 200,827 of 967,401 New Yorkers enrolled in undergraduate school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 4.9% of the total population of New York are currently enrolled in undergraduate school.
The Poverty Rate of New York residents enrolled in graduate or professional school is moderately higher than the national average of 17.2%. This translates to 57,460 of 303,449 New Yorkers enrolled in graduate or professional school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 1.5% of the total population of New York are currently enrolled in graduate or professional school.
New York Poverty Rate By Place of Birth
What is the poverty rate for residents of New York born US Citizens vs Foreign-Born?
14.4%
The Poverty Rate for residents of New York who were born citizens of the United States is 14.4%.
17.4%
The Poverty Rate for residents of New York who were born citizens of a country other than the US is 17.4%.
Poverty Rate for residents of New York born US Citizens vs Foreign-Born
Foreign-born residents of New York have a higher poverty rate than those who were born US citizens.
Of the 14,854,663 residents of New York who were born citizens of the United States, 2,137,594 (14.4%) had income levels below the poverty line within the past year.
Conversely, 770,877 (17.4%) of 4,430,785 residents of New York who were born citizens of a country other than the US reported income levels below the poverty line within the past year.
New York Poverty Rate By City
| City | Rank | Poverty Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
Albany |
754th |
24.5% | 98,498 |
Auburn |
658th |
17.6% | 26,962 |
Baldwin |
313th |
6.4% | 25,214 |
Bay Shore |
448th |
9.7% | 30,392 |
Binghamton |
797th |
33.3% | 45,964 |
Brentwood |
543rd |
12.3% | 63,115 |
Brighton |
484th |
10.8% | 36,753 |
Buffalo |
790th |
30.9% | 259,574 |
Centereach |
276th |
5.5% | 31,953 |
Central Islip |
559th |
13.0% | 33,253 |
Cheektowaga |
489th |
11.0% | 74,597 |
Commack |
165th |
3.9% | 37,117 |
Copiague |
327th |
6.7% | 22,926 |
Coram |
224th |
4.6% | 40,713 |
Cortland |
752nd |
24.4% | 18,914 |
Deer Park |
396th |
8.2% | 27,653 |
Dix Hills |
174th |
4.0% | 27,647 |
East Massapequa |
277th |
5.5% | 18,689 |
East Meadow |
217th |
4.6% | 37,195 |
East Northport |
180th |
4.1% | 19,465 |
East Patchogue |
421st |
9.0% | 22,796 |
Eastchester |
86th |
2.7% | 20,099 |
Elmira |
789th |
30.9% | 28,302 |
Elmont |
375th |
7.7% | 36,636 |
Franklin Square |
286th |
5.7% | 32,482 |
Freeport |
552nd |
12.6% | 43,380 |
Garden City |
94th |
2.8% | 22,699 |
Glen Cove |
548th |
12.4% | 27,376 |
Harrison |
319th |
6.6% | 28,319 |
Hauppauge |
119th |
3.2% | 19,852 |
Hempstead |
705th |
20.2% | 55,698 |
Hicksville |
216th |
4.6% | 42,368 |
Holbrook |
112th |
3.1% | 26,117 |
Holtsville |
262nd |
5.2% | 20,201 |
Huntington Station |
595th |
14.5% | 33,338 |
Irondequoit |
406th |
8.6% | 50,890 |
Islip |
341st |
7.0% | 18,254 |
Ithaca |
802nd |
43.4% | 30,720 |
Jamestown |
785th |
29.7% | 30,094 |
Kingston |
664th |
18.0% | 23,419 |
Kiryas Joel |
804th |
48.0% | 22,794 |
Lake Ronkonkoma |
354th |
7.3% | 20,393 |
Levittown |
218th |
4.6% | 51,839 |
Lindenhurst |
280th |
5.6% | 27,257 |
Lockport |
616th |
15.4% | 20,676 |
Long Beach |
371st |
7.7% | 33,657 |
Lynbrook |
181st |
4.2% | 19,706 |
Mamaroneck |
363rd |
7.5% | 19,327 |
Massapequa |
66th |
2.4% | 22,102 |
Medford |
426th |
9.2% | 24,129 |
Melville |
213th |
4.5% | 18,418 |
Merrick |
127th |
3.2% | 20,679 |
Middletown |
656th |
17.3% | 27,729 |
Mineola |
265th |
5.3% | 19,223 |
Monsey |
803rd |
44.1% | 22,043 |
Mount Vernon |
601st |
14.8% | 68,671 |
Nanuet |
394th |
8.1% | 18,312 |
New City |
184th |
4.2% | 34,338 |
New Rochelle |
499th |
11.2% | 79,877 |
New York |
694th |
19.6% | 8,560,072 |
Newburgh |
791st |
31.2% | 28,444 |
Niagara Falls |
776th |
27.5% | 48,976 |
North Amityville |
403rd |
8.5% | 19,774 |
North Bay Shore |
449th |
9.7% | 21,886 |
North Bellmore |
80th |
2.6% | 19,994 |
North Massapequa |
255th |
5.1% | 18,591 |
North Tonawanda |
413th |
8.8% | 30,752 |
North Valley Stream |
157th |
3.8% | 19,153 |
Oceanside |
274th |
5.5% | 30,710 |
Ossining |
488th |
10.9% | 25,386 |
Peekskill |
558th |
13.0% | 24,111 |
Plainview |
158th |
3.8% | 26,141 |
Plattsburgh |
751st |
24.3% | 19,734 |
Port Chester |
545th |
12.4% | 29,623 |
Poughkeepsie |
733rd |
22.4% | 30,505 |
Rochester |
796th |
33.1% | 209,463 |
Rockville Centre |
278th |
5.5% | 24,485 |
Rome |
689th |
19.4% | 32,589 |
Ronkonkoma |
258th |
5.2% | 18,628 |
Rotterdam |
412th |
8.8% | 20,470 |
Saratoga Springs |
331st |
6.8% | 27,682 |
Schenectady |
719th |
21.0% | 65,705 |
Selden |
339th |
6.9% | 19,928 |
Shirley |
492nd |
11.1% | 27,186 |
Smithtown |
97th |
2.9% | 26,340 |
Spring Valley |
765th |
25.9% | 32,538 |
Syosset |
118th |
3.2% | 19,669 |
Syracuse |
795th |
32.6% | 144,405 |
Troy |
767th |
26.1% | 49,826 |
Uniondale |
532nd |
12.0% | 31,597 |
Utica |
786th |
30.4% | 61,114 |
Valley Stream |
208th |
4.4% | 37,843 |
Wantagh |
38th |
1.9% | 18,525 |
Watertown |
756th |
24.7% | 26,437 |
West Babylon |
275th |
5.5% | 43,168 |
West Hempstead |
288th |
5.7% | 19,841 |
West Islip |
263rd |
5.3% | 27,117 |
West Seneca |
342nd |
7.0% | 45,340 |
White Plains |
523rd |
11.9% | 58,404 |
Yonkers |
639th |
16.4% | 200,999 |
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