NEIGHBORHOOD
Castle Hill-Unionport
New York · New York · 35,838 residents · 1.17 sq mi
The short version
With 35,838 people, Castle Hill-Unionport is a neighborhood in New York. Owners hold 32% of the housing stock. 34% of residents were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 45 minutes. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 20% of adults. There are 30,605 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up Castle Hill-Unionport; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
35,838
Population density
30,605 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.17 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,204
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,742
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.7%
Finance & insurance9.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
Wholesale trade7.6%
Retail trade4.3%
Other services4.3%
Public administration1.8%
Education & health services1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$583,142
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,481
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.5%
67.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.79 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
44.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(1,156)
Black21.6%(7,757)
Hispanic / Latino54%(19,363)
Asian14.5%(5,183)
Other6.6%(2,379)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(1,156)
Black21.6%(7,757)
Hispanic / Latino54%(19,363)
Asian14.5%(5,183)
Other6.6%(2,379)
Diversity Score
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
47.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
48.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.7%
Female
53.3%
Foreign born
34.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Castle Hill-Unionport, New York, New York?
Castle Hill-Unionport, New York, New York has about 35,838 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Castle Hill-Unionport, New York, New York?
The typical household in Castle Hill-Unionport, New York, New York earns about $57,204 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Castle Hill-Unionport, New York, New York expensive?
In Castle Hill-Unionport, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $583,142, and the typical rent is about $1,481 a month.
How educated are people in Castle Hill-Unionport, New York, New York?
About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Castle Hill-Unionport, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Castle Hill-Unionport, New York, New York?
About 24.3% of people in Castle Hill-Unionport, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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New YorkDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024