CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2
New York · Broome County · 3,539 residents · 0.543 sq mi
Notable rankings
#28lowest short commute in NY#979 US12.7 min#82lowest low home value in NY$79,900#432lowest low income in NY$41,715TRACT SHAPE · Broome County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 2 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,715. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $79,900. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Broome County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,539
+8%since 2020
from 3,277 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,517 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 6,035 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 36.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,715
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,230 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,960
+13%since 2020
from $24,657 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
−5%since 2020
from 0.464 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
Retail trade13.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Other services2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Public administration1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$79,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $780 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
53.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−16.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(2,417)
Black12.6%(413)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(170)
Asian4.8%(158)
Other3.6%(119)
Diversity Score54.2%(1,777)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(2,134)
Black11%(390)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(594)
Asian9.5%(335)
Other2.4%(86)
Diversity Score73.3%(2,595)
Diversity Score
73
+35%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.7 min
−31%since 2020
from 18.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Female
47.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Foreign born
14.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+20.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% 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 3,539 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $41,715 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $79,900, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.2% 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 27.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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