CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12
New York · Columbia County · 3,189 residents · 0.896 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Columbia County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 12 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,122. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $380,100. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Columbia County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,189
+5%since 2020
from 3,048 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,559 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 3,402 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+10%since 2020
from 38.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,122
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,208 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,328
+149%since 2020
from $23,822 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.592
+37%since 2020
from 0.432 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.1%
Information7.9%
Public administration7.4%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Education & health services0.7%
Retail trade0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$380,100
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $194,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,182
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $723 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
48.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+56%since 2020
from 4.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(1,571)
Black24.6%(749)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(257)
Asian9.9%(302)
Other5.5%(169)
Diversity Score81.7%(2,492)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(1,680)
Black13.5%(430)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(440)
Asian9.4%(301)
Other10.6%(338)
Diversity Score83.1%(2,651)
Diversity Score
83
+2%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+20.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.8 min
+32%since 2020
from 21.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% 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
23.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.5%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
Female
49.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
Foreign born
11.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+22.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% 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 3,189 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 $54,122 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 $380,100, and the typical rent is about $1,182 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.0% 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 29.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Columbia CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024