CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 28.01
New York · Erie County · 2,213 residents · 0.202 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 28.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2020. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $61,300. At a median age of 18.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Erie County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 18.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,213
+77%since 2020
from 1,250 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,955 / sq mi
+77%since 2020
from 6,188 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
18.1
−38%since 2020
from 29.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$38,750
+170%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $11,844 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,222
+18%since 2020
from $10,339 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
67.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.556
−8%since 2020
from 0.603 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
Retail trade10.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Other services7.2%
Public administration7.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$61,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,110
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $785 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
63.8% rent
Vacancy rate
29.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−69%since 2020
from 5.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(229)
Black62.6%(782)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(141)
Asian5.4%(67)
Other2.5%(31)
Diversity Score69.9%(873)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(145)
Black52.1%(1,152)
Hispanic / Latino22%(486)
Asian10.5%(232)
Other8.9%(198)
Diversity Score82.2%(1,819)
Diversity Score
82
+18%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.8 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 24.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+44.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.5%
−19.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
19.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.8%
+31.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Female
54.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Foreign born
20.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% 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 2,213 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 $38,750 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 $61,300, and the typical rent is about $1,110 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.7% 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 67.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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