Demographics & People — Yonkers, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 209,529 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~211,000 |
| Median Age | 39.9 |
| Total Households | 80,550 |
| Family Households | 51,238 |
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79,682 |
| Black or African American | 36,206 |
| Asian | 10,800 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93,044 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 98,716 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 87,256 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 38,986 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 32,027 |
| Italian | 21,584 |
| Irish | 19,002 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 17,964 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 14,000 |
| Hispanic: South American | 10,980 |
| American | 9,486 |
Language
| English Only | 99,474 |
| Spanish | 68,835 |
| Population 5+ | 196,910 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 5,490 |
| Population 18+ | 166,021 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 35.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Yonkers, New York.