Kings County's estimated 2026 population is 2,649,269 with a growth rate of -0.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kings County is the largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 2,509,954 and has seen a growth of 5.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.5 years
Female: 37.8 years
Male: 35.3 years
There are 2,047,106 adults, (406,596 of whom are seniors) in Kings County.
Female: 1,377,876 (52.4%)
Male: 1,253,704 (47.6%)
The racial composition of Kings County includes 37.94% White, 27.79% Black or African American, 12.16% Asian, 11.07% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 998,522 | 37.94% |
| Black or African American | 731,303 | 27.79% |
| Asian | 320,114 | 12.16% |
| Other race | 291,240 | 11.07% |
| Two or more races | 272,076 | 10.34% |
| Native American | 17,359 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 966 | 0.04% |
Kings County's average per capita income is $56,646. Household income levels show a median of $80,263. The poverty rate stands at 19.13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,113 | $169,387 |
| Families | $88,947 | $136,613 |
| Households | $80,263 | $123,351 |
| Non Families | $62,335 | $97,525 |
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