New York Poverty Rate By Education Level
Population 25 years and over
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in New York
2023
12.4% of 13.7 million people
Less than high school graduate
29.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in New York
2023
29.2% of 1.6 million people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
17.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in New York
2023
17.5% of 3.3 million people
Some college, associate's degree
11.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in New York
2023
11.4% of 3.2 million people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in New York
2023
5.3% of 5.6 million people