NEIGHBORHOOD
South Williamsburg
New York · New York · 50,948 residents · 0.546 sq mi
The short version
South Williamsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,232. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,000,024. At a median age of 20.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the New York median. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up South Williamsburg; 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 20.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
50,948
Population density
93,311 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
20.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,232
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$17,489
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
Other services8.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Public administration4%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Retail trade2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,000,024
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,762
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.5%
78.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
63.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
20.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(40,721)
Black8.4%(4,281)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(4,030)
Asian1.3%(659)
Other2.5%(1,257)
Diversity Score43.4%(22,104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(40,721)
Black8.4%(4,281)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(4,030)
Asian1.3%(659)
Other2.5%(1,257)
Diversity Score43.4%(22,104)
Diversity Score
43
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
46.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
59.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Foreign born
9.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
49.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
24.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in South Williamsburg, New York, New York?
South Williamsburg, New York, New York has about 50,948 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South Williamsburg, New York, New York?
The typical household in South Williamsburg, New York, New York earns about $49,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is South Williamsburg, New York, New York expensive?
In South Williamsburg, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $1,000,024, and the typical rent is about $1,762 a month.
How educated are people in South Williamsburg, New York, New York?
About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Williamsburg, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South Williamsburg, New York, New York?
About 38.7% of people in South Williamsburg, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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