CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 27.04
New York · Erie County · 2,419 residents · 0.192 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 27.04 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,944. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2020, reaching $78,600. At a median age of 19.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Erie County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 134%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,419
+15%since 2020
from 2,111 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,599 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 10,995 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.4
−5%since 2020
from 20.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,944
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$11,640
+22%since 2020
from $9,549 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
57.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+23%since 2020
from 0.412 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.2%
Professional, scientific, technical17.2%
Retail trade9.9%
Information8.6%
Other services7.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Public administration2.3%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$78,600
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,227
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $750 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.7%
+22.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic21%(443)
Black5.5%(116)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(27)
Asian62.8%(1,325)
Other9.5%(200)
Diversity Score68.7%(1,451)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(237)
Black7.2%(174)
Hispanic / Latino5%(122)
Asian76.5%(1,850)
Other1.5%(36)
Diversity Score49.7%(1,202)
Diversity Score
50
−28%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−20.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
57.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.0 min
+32%since 2020
from 15.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.4%
−33.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.4%
+26.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% 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
14.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.6%
−23.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
Female
58.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
Foreign born
52.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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 2,419 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 $36,944 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 $78,600, and the typical rent is about $1,227 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.1% 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 57.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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