CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 52.02
New York · Erie County · 3,121 residents · 0.225 sq mi
Notable rankings
#109lowest young in NY#1019 US22.1 yrs#204highest rent burden in NY77.4%#247highest high poverty in NY39.6%#297lowest short commute in NY17.0 minTRACT SHAPE · Erie County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 52.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,115. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $223,400. At a median age of 22.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 39.6% is well above the national figure. 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 22.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,121
+15%since 2020
from 2,722 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,871 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 12,098 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 22.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,115
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,006
+6%since 2020
from $19,809 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
−13%since 2020
from 0.564 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
Other services4.3%
Public administration3.7%
Retail trade2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$223,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $136,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,203
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $782 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
52.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.4%
+28.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+57%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(874)
Black55.6%(1,513)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(180)
Asian2.9%(79)
Other2.8%(76)
Diversity Score72.7%(1,980)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(949)
Black54.1%(1,689)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(137)
Asian3.1%(96)
Other8%(250)
Diversity Score75.7%(2,362)
Diversity Score
76
+4%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.0 min
−12%since 2020
from 19.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% 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
29.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
52.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
12.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% 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 3,121 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 $47,115 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 $223,400, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.4% 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 39.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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