CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 43
New York · Erie County · 6,501 residents · 0.463 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Erie County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 43 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,427. Population has declined 3% since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $122,700. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Erie County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% 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
6,501
−3%since 2020
from 6,703 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
14,041 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 14,477 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
+10%since 2020
from 30.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,427
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,109 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,717
+21%since 2020
from $21,321 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+1%since 2020
from 0.384 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19%
Retail trade7.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Other services1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Public administration0.7%
Wholesale trade0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$122,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $98,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,166
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $881 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
54.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(1,638)
Black62.8%(4,207)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(351)
Asian4.7%(314)
Other2.9%(193)
Diversity Score67.6%(4,530)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(1,741)
Black58%(3,769)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(118)
Asian11.4%(742)
Other2%(131)
Diversity Score72.3%(4,700)
Diversity Score
72
+7%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.6 min
+59%since 2020
from 16.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
Female
59.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
Foreign born
15.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% 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 6,501 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 $47,427 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 $122,700, and the typical rent is about $1,166 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.7% 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 21.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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