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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Crown Heights

New York · 2,992 residents · 0.844 sq mi
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Crown Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,994. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value is $137,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,992
−7%since 1990
from 3,200 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,545 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 3,791 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+11%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Crown Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,994
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,538 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,149
+22%since 1990
from $18,181 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$137,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $136,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$713
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $625 in 1990
US average: $602
83.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
16.8% rent
2.3
−13%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(2,660)
Black11.5%(369)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(155)
Asian3.6%(116)
Diversity Score44.5%(1,423)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(2,365)
Black8.6%(256)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(196)
Asian4.2%(127)
Diversity Score42.6%(1,275)
43
−4%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.6%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 25.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 86.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
+8%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crown Heights, New York?

Crown Heights, New York has about 2,992 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Crown Heights, New York?

The typical household in Crown Heights, New York earns about $60,994 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crown Heights, New York expensive?

In Crown Heights, New York, the median home is worth about $137,500, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Crown Heights, New York?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Crown Heights, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crown Heights, New York?

About 2.0% of people in Crown Heights, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crown Heights, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Crown Heights, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 208 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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