Washington Heights, NY Employment

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25%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
104%
Household income NAT. AVG.
89%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexWashington HeightsNew YorkNational
Income per capita$37,289$34,212$29,829
Median household income$112,852$60,741$55,322
Median income owner occupied$114,665$83,277$70,586
Median income renter occupied$0$38,983$35,192
Median earnings male$43,042$40,464$36,919
Median earnings female$42,549$30,906$26,250
Unemployment rate0.5%4.8%4.7%
Poverty level1.2%15.5%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Washington Heights is 25% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Washington Heights is 104% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Washington Heights is 89% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Washington Heights is 92% lower than the national average

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      $75,227 $112,852 $225,704
      City
      $40,489 $60,741 $121,482
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Washington Heights median earnings by income bracket

      Washington Heights employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry22.6%22.6%
      Manufacturing sector6.1%6.1%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services16.3%16.3%
      Public administration6.3%6.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities23.2%23.2%
      Education, health & social services12.4%12.4%
      Other7.3%7.3%

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      Source: The Washington Heights, NY employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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