CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 27.03
New York · Erie County · 1,272 residents · 0.158 sq mi
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 38.3% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,272
+11%since 2020
from 1,149 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,051 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 7,272 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+15%since 2020
from 35.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$21,808
+170%since 2020
from $8,089 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.3%
−33.2 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
+7%since 2020
from 0.496 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.2%
Retail trade9.4%
Wholesale trade5.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Other services3.4%
Public administration3.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$64,700
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$701
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $594 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
75.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7%(81)
Black35.5%(408)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(21)
Asian54.7%(628)
Other1%(11)
Diversity Score71.2%(818)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(234)
Black30.2%(384)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian41.5%(528)
Other9.1%(116)
Diversity Score86.8%(1,104)
Diversity Score
87
+22%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.2 min
+36%since 2020
from 15.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.5%
−38.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
32.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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
62.2%
+20.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
58.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
Female
41.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
Foreign born
32.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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 1,272 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $64,700, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.2% 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 38.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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