CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 118
New York · Erie County · 3,916 residents · 1.374 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Erie County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 118 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $220,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
3,916
+5%since 2020
from 3,732 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,850 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 2,716 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
−8%since 2020
from 38.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$78,125
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $77,536 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,416
+1%since 2020
from $35,153 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
+8%since 2020
from 0.322 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.9%
Information14.5%
Other services13.6%
Public administration13%
Finance & insurance7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Education & health services1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$220,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $157,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,071
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $941 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+39%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,594)
Black2.7%(100)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(12)
Diversity Score9%(335)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(3,492)
Black2.8%(110)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(185)
Asian1.5%(60)
Other1.8%(69)
Diversity Score25.2%(985)
Diversity Score
25
+180%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.9 min
+8%since 2020
from 20.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Female
49.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 3,916 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 $78,125 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 $220,700, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.2% 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 15.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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