NEIGHBORHOOD
East Flatbush-Rugby
New York · New York · 36,352 residents · 0.97 sq mi
The short version
East Flatbush-Rugby is home to 36,352 people in New York. The foreign-born share is 50%. 39% of homes are owner-occupied. The typical home is worth $747,558. Getting to work takes 47 minutes on average. Density works out to 37,361 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 16 census tracts that make up East Flatbush-Rugby; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
36,352
Population density
37,361 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.97 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,006
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,614
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.2%
Finance & insurance7.7%
Information7.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
Public administration5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Retail trade2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$747,558
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,736
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.0%
61.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.55 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
46.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.4
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-Hispanic4.5%(1,643)
Black78.1%(28,375)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(2,308)
Asian2.1%(760)
Other9%(3,266)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(1,643)
Black78.1%(28,375)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(2,308)
Asian2.1%(760)
Other9%(3,266)
Diversity Score
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
46.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
54.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
51.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.1%
Female
53.9%
Foreign born
50.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York?
East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York has about 36,352 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York?
The typical household in East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York earns about $72,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York expensive?
In East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $747,558, and the typical rent is about $1,736 a month.
How educated are people in East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York?
About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in East Flatbush-Rugby, New York, New York?
About 17.2% of people in East Flatbush-Rugby, 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