NEIGHBORHOOD
Gravesend (South)
New York · New York · 28,604 residents · 0.93 sq mi
The short version
Gravesend (South) is home to 28,604 people in New York. 52% of people here were born outside the United States. Median home value sits at $904,105. Owners hold 37% of the housing stock. The average commute runs 45 minutes. There are 30,593 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Gravesend (South); 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 43.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
28,604
Population density
30,593 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.93 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,649
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$33,371
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.6%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
Information8%
Other services6.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Public administration4.8%
Retail trade3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$904,105
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,430
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.2%
62.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.62 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.9
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-Hispanic49.3%(14,116)
Black11.2%(3,212)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(3,880)
Asian23.3%(6,665)
Other2.6%(731)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(14,116)
Black11.2%(3,212)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(3,880)
Asian23.3%(6,665)
Other2.6%(731)
Diversity Score
84
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
46.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
43.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
Female
52.7%
Foreign born
51.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
36.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Gravesend (South), New York, New York?
Gravesend (South), New York, New York has about 28,604 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Gravesend (South), New York, New York?
The typical household in Gravesend (South), New York, New York earns about $60,649 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Gravesend (South), New York, New York expensive?
In Gravesend (South), New York, New York, the median home is worth about $904,105, and the typical rent is about $1,430 a month.
How educated are people in Gravesend (South), New York, New York?
About 36.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gravesend (South), New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Gravesend (South), New York, New York?
About 20.6% of people in Gravesend (South), New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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