Obesity rates in New York in 2023

What is the obesity rate in New York?

In New York, 26.3% of the adult population is obese, according to the Behavioral Risk Factor Monitoring System

The age group with the highest adult incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old with 31.8% of this population. The obesity rate is higher for Male (26.4%) in New York. Find also the relationship between income/education and obesity in New York.

Defining Adult Obesity

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to define healthy, overweight and obesity. Use the BMI Calculator to find your BMI.

  • If your BMI is < 18.5: Underweight range.
  • If your BMI is 18.5 to <25: Healthy weight range.
  • If your BMI is 25.0 to <30: Overweight range.
  • If your BMI <= 30.0: Obesity range.

Obesity rates evolution in New York

Year Obesity rate in New York Obesity rate in the USA
2011 24.5% 27.4%
2012 23.6% 27.7%
2013 25.4% 28.3%
2014 27% 28.9%
2015 25% 28.9%
2016 25.5% 29.6%
2017 25.7% 30.1%
2018 27.6% 30.9%
2019 27.1% 31.4%
2020 26.3% 31.9%

Obesity rates by age group in New York

What age group has the highest obesity rate in New York?

In New York, the age group with the highest incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old. 31.8% of the population is obese.

The age group with the lowest obesity rate is 18 - 24 years old, with 16.7% of this population.

  • 16.7% of people 18 - 24 years old are obese.
  • 25% of people 25 - 34 years old are obese.
  • 29.8% of people 35 - 44 years old are obese.
  • 31.8% of people 45 - 54 years old are obese.
  • 29.9% of people 55 - 64 years old are obese.
  • 23.6% of people 65 or older years old are obese.

Obesity rates by age group in New York

Age range Obesity rate in New York Sample size
18 - 24 16.7% 788
25 - 34 25% 1476
35 - 44 29.8% 1660
45 - 54 31.8% 1998
55 - 64 29.9% 2642
65 or older 23.6% 4019

Obesity rates by gender in New York

Which gender has the highest rate of obesity in New York?

The obesity rate is higher for Males (26.4%) in New York. Female obesity rate is 26.3%.

An important risk factor for the onset of obesity is gender. In the majority of the population, women have a twice-as-high risk of being overweight or obese. In addition, women have a twofold higher mortality risk than overweight men and are more likely to experience physical and psychological comorbidities associated with obesity.

Obesity rates by gender in New York

Year Females Males
2011 23.7% 25.3%
2012 22.9% 24.3%
2013 26.1% 24.7%
2014 26.2% 27.8%
2015 24.3% 25.8%
2016 25.2% 25.9%
2017 25.3% 26.1%
2018 27.3% 27.9%
2019 27.7% 26.5%
2020 26.3% 26.4%

Obesity rates by income and education in New York

In New York, the income group with the highest incidence of obesity is Less than $15,000. 32% of the population is obese.

The income group with the lowest obesity rate is $75,000 or greater, with 23.6% of this population.

  • 32% of people Less than $15,000 yearly income in New York are obese.
  • 28.3% of people $15,000 - $24,999 yearly income in New York are obese.
  • 26.2% of people $25,000 - $34,999 yearly income in New York are obese.
  • 29.3% of people $35,000 - $49,999 yearly income in New York are obese.
  • 29.7% of people $50,000 - $74,999 yearly income in New York are obese.
  • 23.6% of people $75,000 or greater yearly income in New York are obese.

Use our BMI calculator for women or our BMI calculator for men to find what your BMI.

Obesity rates by income in New York

Yearly income Obesity rate
Less than $15,000 32%
$15,000 - $24,999 28.3%
$25,000 - $34,999 26.2%
$35,000 - $49,999 29.3%
$50,000 - $74,999 29.7%
$75,000 or greater 23.6%

Obesity rates by education in New York

Education group Obesity rate
College graduate 20.7%
High school graduate 31%
Less than high school 31.6%
Some college or technical school 29.4%