New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

19.2M

3.82% 1-year decline

2019 Median Age

39.1

0.773% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

12.8%

4.02% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$83,160

5.97% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$482,900

5.64% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

9.69M

2.49% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA had a population of 19.2M people with a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $83,160. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA declined from 20M to 19.2M, a −3.82% decrease and its median household income grew from $78,478 to $83,160, a 5.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (45.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.7%), White (Hispanic) (11.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (11.4%), and Other (Hispanic) (9.57%). 40% of the households in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

88% of the residents in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA are New York University (18,524 degrees awarded in 2020), Columbia University in the City of New York (15,092 degrees), and Rutgers University-New Brunswick (13,483 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA was $482,900, and the homeownership rate was 50.8%. Most people in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.9 minutes. The average car ownership in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA was 2 cars per household.

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA borders Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT, East Stroudsburg, PA, Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, Hudson, NY, Kingston, NY, New Haven-Milford, CT, Norwich-New London, CT, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, Pittsfield, MA, Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, Torrington, CT, and Trenton, NJ.

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Diversity

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA is home to a population of 19.2M people, from which 88% are citizens. As of 2019, 29.6% of New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA residents were born outside of the country (5.68M people).

In 2019, there were 2.88 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.67M people) in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.02M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.3M White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA are Spanish (3,653,083 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (654,256 speakers), and Russian (254,356 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.67M ± 8.65k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.02M ± 11.5k
White (Hispanic)
2.3M ± 36.8k

25%

Hispanic Population

4.81M people

25% of the people in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA are hispanic (4.81M people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
3,653,083 speakers (20.2%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
654,256 speakers (3.62%)
Russian
254,356 speakers (1.41%)

40% of New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA was Spanish. 20.2% of the overall population of New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA are native Spanish speakers. 3.62% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 1.41% speak Russian, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

29.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

5.68M people

28.8%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

5.76M people

As of 2019, 29.6% of New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA residents (5.68M people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA was 28.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA was 39.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA residents was 39.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
747,848 ± 34,140 people
China
567,343 ± 29,023 people
India
519,938 ± 29,721 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 747,848 New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania residents, followed by China with 567,343 and India with 519,938.

Citizenship

88%

2019 Citizenship

88%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 88% of New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA was 88%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
163,776 ± 6,377
Gulf War (2001-)
73,805 ± 5,592
Korea
49,745 ± 3,415

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.22 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Economy

Median household income in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA is $83,160. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA was Nassau County, NY with a value of $118,453, followed by Morris County, NJ and Hunterdon County, NJ, with respective values of $116,283 and $116,155.

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,637. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.496, which is higher than than the national average.

Comparatively, males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,114. The income inequality in New Jersey is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA employs 9.69M people. The largest industries in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,579,040 people), Educational Services (1,001,077 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (935,497 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($102,163), Utilities ($90,451), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,890).

Wages

Median Household Income

$83,160

2019 value

± $791

5.97%

1 Year Growth

± 1.25%

Households in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA have a median annual income of $83,160, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $78,478 in 2018, which represents a 5.97% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

$85,908

Average Male Salary in New York

± $1,276

$67,637

Average Female Salary in New York

± $947

$92,951

Average Male Salary in New Jersey

± $1,794

$67,114

Average Female Salary in New Jersey

± $1,255

$71,051

Average Male Salary in Pennsylvania

± $1,079

$54,144

Average Female Salary in Pennsylvania

± $847

In 2019, full-time male employees in New York made 1.27 times more than female employees.

In that same year, full-time male employees in New Jersey made 1.38 times more than female employees.

Full-time male employees in Pennsylvania made 1.31 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in New Jersey

Asian
$92,859 ± $3,652
White
$74,222 ± $1,284
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$70,602 ± $36,181

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in New York

Asian
$74,300 ± $2,732
White
$72,836 ± $938
Two or More Races
$53,831 ± $3,271

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Pennsylvania

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$72,189 ± $38,209
Asian
$65,415 ± $3,847
White
$56,158 ± $698

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New Jersey workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in New Jersey.

In the same year, the highest paid race/ethnicity of New York workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in New York.

The highest paid race/ethnicity of Pennsylvania workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Pennsylvania.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA is from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

0.496

2019 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2018 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2019 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.493

2018 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.466

2019 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.469

2018 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2019, the income inequality in New York was 0.496 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.739% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.493 and income inequality had a 0.0449% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

The income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 and income inequality had a 0.746% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA was Nassau County, NY with a value of $118,453, followed by Morris County, NJ and Hunterdon County, NJ, with respective values of $116,283 and $116,155.

The following map shows all of the counties in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (2.44M out of 19M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
1,002,654 ± 8,091
Hispanic
948,238 ± 7,526
Black
611,598 ± 5,934

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

9.69M

2019 Value

± 55,504

−2.49%

1 Year decline

± 0.804%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA declined at a rate of −2.49%, from 9.93M employees to 9.69M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA, are Management Occupations (1,123,401 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (988,950 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (915,124 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (1,123,401 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (988,950 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (915,124 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (1.62 times higher than expected), Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (1.58 times), and Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.41 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($121,161), Management Occupations ($95,742), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($91,821).

Industries

Employment by Industries

9.69M

2019 Value

± 55,504

−2.49%

1 Year decline

± 0.804%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA declined at a rate of −2.49%, from 9.93M employees to 9.69M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,579,040 people), Educational Services (1,001,077 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (935,497 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA, though some of these residents may live in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,579,040 people), Educational Services (1,001,077 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (935,497 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA has an unusually high number of Information (1.65 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (1.42 times), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.26 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance ($102,163), Utilities ($90,451), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,890).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $226B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($217B) and Electronics ($189B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

$649B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

108% growth

$818B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

98% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $649B. This is expected to increase 108% to $1.35T by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound New York trade was $818B. This is expected to increase 98% to $1.62T by 2050.

Total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $734B. This is expected to increase 99.3% to $1.46T by 2050.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$74.1B
California
$73.2B
Texas
$55.3B

In 2020, the top outbound New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $74.1B, followed by California with $73.2B and Texas and $55.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.851%). The most partisan county was New York County, NY with 86% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, Bob Menendez, Cory Booker, Bob Casey Jr., and Pat Toomey are the senators currently representing the state of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania is currently represented by 57 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA. Showing the available data for New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.851%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for New Jersey

56.1% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

New York County, NY
86% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Fulton County, PA
85.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Bedford County, PA
83.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania was New York County, NY with 86% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Pat Toomey

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, Bob Menendez, Cory Booker, Bob Casey Jr., and Pat Toomey are the senators currently representing New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania is currently represented by 57 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA awarded 272,195 degrees. The student population of New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA is skewed towards women, with 419,904 male students and 586,521 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA are White (97,170 and 40.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (56,147 and 23.4%), Black or African American (36,121 and 15.1%), and Asian (31,423 and 13.1%).

The largest universities in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA by number of degrees awarded are New York University (18,524 and 6.81%), Columbia University in the City of New York (15,092 and 5.54%), and Rutgers University-New Brunswick (13,483 and 4.95%).

The most popular majors in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA are General Business Administration & Management (15,466 and 5.68%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (13,280 and 4.88%), and Registered Nursing (10,221 and 3.76%).

The median tuition costs in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA are $13,725 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $16,980 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
8,176 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
6,485 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
5,636 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA was General Psychology with 8,176 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

New York University
18,524 degrees awarded
Columbia University in the City of New York
15,092 degrees awarded
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
13,483 degrees awarded

$7,070

Median In-State Public

$13,725

Median Private

In 2020, the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA institution with the largest number of graduating students was New York University with 18,524 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

106,791

Degrees Awarded to Men

165,404

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 106,791 men were awarded degrees from institutions in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA, which is 0.646 times less than the 165,404 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
97,170 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
56,147 degrees awarded
Black or African American
36,121 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA was White students. These 97,170 degrees mean that there were 1.73 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 56,147 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA was $482,900 in 2019, which is 2.01 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $457,100 to $482,900, a 5.64% increase. The homeownership rate in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA is 50.8%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA have an average commute time of 35.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$482,900

2019 Median

± $2,001

$457,100

2018 Median

± $2,058

In 2019, the median property value in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA grew to to $482,900 from the previous year's value of $457,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,160

Median Household Income

± $791

7.1M

Number of Households

± 45,835

In 2019, the median household income of the 7.1M households in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA grew to $83,160 from the previous year's value of $78,478.

The following chart displays the households in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

50.8%

2019 Homeownership

51.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 50.8% of the housing units in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

35.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA have a longer commute time (35.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 7.29% of the workforce in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (49.2%)
Public Transit (31.6%)
Carpooled (6.02%)

In 2019, 49.2% of workers in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (31.6%) and those who carpooled to work (6.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

93.1% of the population of New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 20.2% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 0.349% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Per capita personal health care spending in New Jersey was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in New York see 1194 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1219 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1174 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.841% decrease from the previous year (1189 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1135 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 415 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Huntingdon County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.6%). Additionally, Armstrong County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

1,194 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

1,179 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,194 patients per year. This represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1,219 patients).

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,179 patients per year. This represents a 0.841% decrease from the previous year (1,189 patients).

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1,237 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

$9,778

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New York

$8,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Jersey

$9,258

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Pennsylvania

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New York (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.57%, from $9,351 to $9,778.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in New Jersey (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.91%, from $8,444 to $8,859.

Personal health care spending per capita in Pennsylvania (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.29%, from $8,877 to $9,258.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.86%

Uninsured

50.6%

Employer Coverage

20.2%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

0.349%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA grew by 2.8% from 6.67% to 6.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.