Cities in New York - Census Data

17 cities with population 50,000+ from the 2023 American Community Survey. Compare median income, poverty rates, education levels, and demographics across New York.

All Cities

New YorkPopulation: 8.5M
Income: $79,713Poverty: 17.4%BA+: 41.0%
 BuffaloPopulation: 276,397
Income: $48,050Poverty: 27.4%BA+: 30.3%
 RochesterPopulation: 209,720
Income: $46,628Poverty: 26.6%BA+: 29.9%
 YonkersPopulation: 209,529
Income: $81,816Poverty: 14.7%BA+: 35.2%
 SyracusePopulation: 146,211
Income: $45,845Poverty: 29.6%BA+: 30.5%
 AlbanyPopulation: 100,081
Income: $59,485Poverty: 23.4%BA+: 44.8%
 New RochellePopulation: 81,591
Income: $103,813Poverty: 10.6%BA+: 49.1%
 CheektowagaPopulation: 76,251
Income: $66,293Poverty: 9.6%BA+: 28.2%
 Mount VernonPopulation: 72,528
Income: $77,171Poverty: 13.6%BA+: 35.0%
 SchenectadyPopulation: 68,521
Income: $56,398Poverty: 23.1%BA+: 23.6%
 UticaPopulation: 64,440
Income: $51,513Poverty: 27.6%BA+: 21.7%
 White PlainsPopulation: 59,818
Income: $115,586Poverty: 10.9%BA+: 53.3%
 HempsteadPopulation: 58,569
Income: $82,454Poverty: 14.8%BA+: 20.5%
 Tonawanda TownPopulation: 56,973
Income: $76,644Poverty: 9.8%BA+: 38.5%
 LevittownPopulation: 51,557
Income: $139,696Poverty: 4.8%BA+: 37.6%
 TroyPopulation: 51,054
Income: $57,688Poverty: 23.8%BA+: 36.8%
 IrondequoitPopulation: 50,438
Income: $76,871Poverty: 8.9%BA+: 40.8%

New York Cities FAQ

How many cities in New York have over 50,000 people?
There are 17 cities in New York with a population of 50,000 or more, according to 2023 ACS estimates. The largest is New York with 8.5M.
Which New York city has the highest median income?
Levittown has the highest median household income at $139,696 among New York cities with 50,000+ residents.
Which New York city has the lowest poverty rate?
Levittown has the lowest poverty rate at 4.8% among cities tracked.

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