CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 47.02
New York · Erie County · 5,537 residents · 0.395 sq mi
Notable rankings
#147lowest young in NY#1976 US25.1 yrs#298highest high poverty in NY37.3%#423lowest low income in NY$41,617TRACT SHAPE · Erie County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 47.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,617. Population has grown 26% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $157,400. At a median age of 25.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Erie County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,537
+26%since 2020
from 4,395 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
14,018 / sq mi
+26%since 2020
from 11,127 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
25.1
−11%since 2020
from 28.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,617
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,559 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,632
+11%since 2020
from $21,204 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
−9%since 2020
from 0.495 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
Retail trade9.6%
Other services8.8%
Public administration8.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$157,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $91,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,246
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $912 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
79.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+68%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(1,535)
Black50.3%(2,210)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(116)
Asian5.3%(231)
Other6.9%(303)
Diversity Score77.1%(3,389)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(2,321)
Black33.8%(1,871)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(378)
Asian9.8%(540)
Other7.7%(427)
Diversity Score86.2%(4,776)
Diversity Score
86
+12%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.6 min
+20%since 2020
from 20.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
61.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
Female
38.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
Foreign born
10.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+3.5 ptssince 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 5,537 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 $41,617 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 $157,400, and the typical rent is about $1,246 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.4% 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 37.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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