New York County, NY

County in New York, Northeast · ranked on 46 metrics

New York County, NY is a county in New York with a population of 1,664,214 (21st of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (4th of 2,916), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (11th of 3,094), Median Household Income (133rd of 3,093). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (3,084th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,739th of 3,094), Poverty Rate (%) (2,184th of 3,094).

Population
1.7M
21st highest of 3,094
Density
72,357.1
Highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-1.35%
2,222nd highest of 3,094
Area
23
3,067th highest of 3,094
Region
Northeast
New York

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Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    4th of 2,916
  2. Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    11th of 3,094
  3. Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 22nd of 2,916
  4. Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 73rd of 2,916
  5. Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    133rd of 3,093
  6. Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 118th of 2,916
  7. Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 147th of 2,916
  8. Poorest Counties
    133rd of 2,000
  9. Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 181st of 2,916
  10. Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 214th of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,084th of 3,092
  2. Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,071st of 3,090
  3. Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,636th of 2,916
  4. Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,739th of 3,094
  5. Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,184th of 3,094
  6. Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,536th of 3,050
  7. Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,475th of 3,050
  8. Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,244th of 3,094
  9. Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    384th of 3,094
  10. Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 244th of 2,916

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (84), weakest Economics (52). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

Where it ranks first or last among US counties

  • Fact
    Highest Population Density (per mi²)72,357.1
    1st of 3,094 US counties · population, geography

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Closest percentiles on 19 widely reported measures from 7 categories, leaving out size and totals

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Quick answers

What is the population of New York County, NY?
New York County, NY has a population of 1,664,214, 21st among 3,094 US counties.
What does New York County, NY rank best at?
Among US counties, New York County, NY ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (4th of 2,916); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (11th of 3,094); Median Household Income (133rd of 3,093).
Where does New York County, NY rank worst?
New York County, NY ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (3,084th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,739th of 3,094); Poverty Rate (%) (2,184th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for New York County, NY?
Rankodex ranks New York County, NY on 46 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

46 metrics with a value for this place, in 13 topics