CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 159
New York · Erie County · 4,190 residents · 3.675 sq mi
Notable rankings
#167lowest low rent in NY$710TRACT SHAPE · Erie County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 159 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,996. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $195,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
4,190
−2%since 2020
from 4,290 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,140 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 1,167 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+3%since 2020
from 39.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,996
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,551 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,371
+30%since 2020
from $32,487 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
+10%since 2020
from 0.458 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.4%
Retail trade9.5%
Other services9.4%
Public administration8.3%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Education & health services3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$195,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $142,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $592 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
40.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−2%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(4,116)
Black0.9%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(109)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other0.2%(9)
Diversity Score9.8%(422)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(4,045)
Black0.7%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(44)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other1.2%(50)
Diversity Score8.5%(355)
Diversity Score
8
−14%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.8 min
+1%since 2020
from 25.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% 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
9.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Female
48.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.3% 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 4,190 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 $71,996 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 $195,300, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.6% 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 10.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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