How many people live in New York City?
Demographics of New York City
Overall, nominal household income in New York City is characterized by large variations. This phenomenon is especially true of Manhattan, which in 2005 was home to the highest incomes U.S. census tract, with a household income of $188,697, as well as the lowest, where household income was $9,320.[65]    The disparity is driven in part by wage growth in high income brackets. In 2006 the average weekly wage in Manhattan was $1,453, the highest among the largest counties in the United States.[36] Wages in Manhattan were the fastest growing among the nation's 10 largest counties.[36] Among young adults in New York who work full-time, women now earn more money than men — approximately $5,000 more in 2005.[66]