CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8
New York · Albany County · 1,283 residents · 0.133 sq mi
The short version
Population has fallen 39% since 2020, a loss of 819 residents. The poverty rate of 47.5% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,283
−39%since 2020
from 2,102 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,647 / sq mi
−39%since 2020
from 15,805 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+21%since 2020
from 30.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$24,479
+74%since 2020
from $14,057 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
+17%since 2020
from 0.446 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.7%
Public administration11.7%
Retail trade9.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
Information0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Owner-occupied
5.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
94.8% rent
Vacancy rate
34.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(205)
Black61.6%(1,294)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(281)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.3%(322)
Diversity Score71.3%(1,498)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.6%(98)
Black64.3%(825)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(136)
Asian12.4%(159)
Other5.1%(65)
Diversity Score68.9%(885)
Diversity Score
69
−3%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.6 min
+17%since 2020
from 18.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
30.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
74.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
Female
50.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
Foreign born
26.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.5%
−23.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,283 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 47.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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