NEIGHBORHOOD
East New York (North)
New York · New York · 41,335 residents · 1.00 sq mi
The short version
East New York (North) is home to 41,335 people in New York. Owners hold 29% of the housing stock. 34% of people here were born outside the United States. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 19% of adults. The average commute runs 43 minutes. There are 41,294 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 13 census tracts that make up East New York (North); 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 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
41,335
Population density
41,294 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.00 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,442
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,217
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
Information8.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
Other services3.8%
Public administration2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Retail trade1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$616,980
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,453
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.4%
70.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.84 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
37.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
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-Hispanic1.9%(780)
Black49.8%(20,588)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(13,753)
Asian5.4%(2,218)
Other9.7%(3,996)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(780)
Black49.8%(20,588)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(13,753)
Asian5.4%(2,218)
Other9.7%(3,996)
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
18.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
25.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
50.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
57.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.9%
Female
54.1%
Foreign born
33.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in East New York (North), New York, New York?
East New York (North), New York, New York has about 41,335 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in East New York (North), New York, New York?
The typical household in East New York (North), New York, New York earns about $70,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is East New York (North), New York, New York expensive?
In East New York (North), New York, New York, the median home is worth about $616,980, and the typical rent is about $1,453 a month.
How educated are people in East New York (North), New York, New York?
About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in East New York (North), New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in East New York (North), New York, New York?
About 24.4% of people in East New York (North), New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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