NEIGHBORHOOD
Crotona Park East
New York · New York · 29,480 residents · 0.58 sq mi
The short version
Crotona Park East is home to 29,480 people in New York. 9% of homes are owner-occupied. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 30.9%, above the 12.5% national rate. That trails the New York median by roughly 51%. The foreign-born share is 32%. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Crotona Park East; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
29,480
Population density
51,092 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.58 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,179
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,578
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
Finance & insurance9.3%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
Other services6.3%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Retail trade4.1%
Public administration3.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$637,128
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,299
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
9.3%
90.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.48 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
40.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.3
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-Hispanic1.5%(451)
Black34.8%(10,257)
Hispanic / Latino60.3%(17,787)
Asian0.4%(130)
Other2.9%(855)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(451)
Black34.8%(10,257)
Hispanic / Latino60.3%(17,787)
Asian0.4%(130)
Other2.9%(855)
Diversity Score
64
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
60.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
72.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.7%
Female
52.3%
Foreign born
31.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
48.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Crotona Park East, New York, New York?
Crotona Park East, New York, New York has about 29,480 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Crotona Park East, New York, New York?
The typical household in Crotona Park East, New York, New York earns about $39,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Crotona Park East, New York, New York expensive?
In Crotona Park East, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $637,128, and the typical rent is about $1,299 a month.
How educated are people in Crotona Park East, New York, New York?
About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Crotona Park East, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Crotona Park East, New York, New York?
About 30.9% of people in Crotona Park East, 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