Representative Gregory Meeks, Democratic from New York

Gregory Meeks

New York's 5th congressional district

Representative Gregory Meeks represents New York's 5th congressional district, serving 789,687 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $86,577 and an unemployment rate of 8.6%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

789,687Population
↓ 11,258
$86,577Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $3,239
8.6%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↑ 0.2%
9.7%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↑ 1.1%
53.8%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,768Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $86
36.8%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
45.6 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↓ 1.1 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

New York District 5 Demographics

Median Age 40.3 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 53.8% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 28.6% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 9.7% (vs 12.4%) · Income $86,577 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District
Immigration policyEducation accessWorkforce developmentRent burden

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (40.3 vs 38.5 nationally). The largest age cohort is 50–59 at 14.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

A majority-minority district. Black residents are the largest group at 40.8%. Also significant: Hispanic (21.1%), White (15.3%), Asian (15%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

28.6% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, below the 33.7% national average. 17.2% of residents lack a high school diploma.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $86,577, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 53.8% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,768. Median home value is $671,700.

How People Get to Work

A transit-heavy district: 36.8% use public transportation. Average commute is 45.6 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.
Note: New York congressional districts were significantly redrawn in 2022, affecting demographic comparisons between different survey periods.

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