Kings County, New York
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kings County
- State
- New York
- FIPS Code
- 36047
- State FIPS
- 36
- County FIPS
- 047
Geography
- Land Area
- 69.38 sq mi
- Water Area
- 27.48 sq mi
- Total Area
- 96.85 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.635045
- Longitude
- -73.950640
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 2,273,922
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 1,718,350
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,876,786 | 82.5% |
| Hispanic | 397,137 | 17.5% |
| White | 892,073 | 39.2% |
| Black | 677,008 | 29.8% |
| Asian | 234,659 | 10.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,333 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 826 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 12,091 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,435,249 | 83.5% |
| Hispanic | 283,103 | 16.5% |
| White | 673,967 | 39.2% |
| Black | 554,542 | 32.3% |
| Asian | 192,850 | 11.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8,634 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 647 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7,491 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 2,631,580
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $87,832
- Poverty Rate
- 18.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 498,422
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 998,522 | 37.9% |
| Black | 731,303 | 27.8% |
| Asian | 320,114 | 12.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 1,499,666
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,053,034 | 70.2% |
| Republican | 131,402 | 8.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 276,661 | 18.4% |
| Other | 2,941 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 661,702 | 44.1% |
| Female | 837,046 | 55.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 388,376 | 25.9% |
| Hispanic | 232,907 | 15.5% |
| Black | 463,652 | 30.9% |
| Asian | 116,875 | 7.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 564,884
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 37.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 194,413 | 50.1% |
| Hispanic | 57,508 | 24.7% |
| Black | 153,398 | 33.1% |
| Asian | 36,958 | 31.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 243,271 | 36.8% |
| Female | 321,473 | 38.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 360,788 (20.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 777,516 (40.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 1,100,772
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $1,031,906
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,935
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 18.6%
- Public Transit
- 46.0%
- Work From Home
- 17.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.