Representative Yvette Clarke, Democratic from New York

Yvette Clarke

New York's 9th congressional district

Representative Yvette Clarke represents New York's 9th congressional district, serving 737,304 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $75,855 and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

737,304Population
↓ 24,189
$75,855Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $5,511
8.1%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↑ 0.9%
14.4%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↑ 0.9%
28.4%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,754Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $97
48.6%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
42.7 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 9 Demographics

Median Age 36.9 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 28.4% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 39.0% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 14.4% (vs 12.4%) · Income $75,855 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District
Economic inequalityHousing affordabilityImmigration policyEducation accessWorkforce developmentRent burdenFood security

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (36.9 vs 38.5 nationally). 29% of residents are in the 20–39 working-age bracket — housing affordability, student debt, and workforce messaging indexes high.

Race & Ethnicity

A majority-minority district. Black residents are the largest group at 41.3%. Also significant: White (33.3%), Hispanic (11.2%).

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

Education

39.0% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, above the 33.7% national average. 14.2% of residents lack a high school diploma. 15.7% hold a post-graduate degree.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $75,855, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

A renter-majority district: only 28.4% own their home (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,754. Median home value is $854,600.

How People Get to Work

A transit-heavy district: 48.6% use public transportation. Average commute is 42.7 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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