CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 71.03
New York · Erie County · 1,528 residents · 0.1 sq mi
Notable rankings
#324lowest low income in NY$37,230#348highest high poverty in NY35.7%#471lowest short commute in NY18.3 minTRACT SHAPE · Erie County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 71.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,230. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $197,600. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 35.7% is well above the national figure. 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 34.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,528
+2%since 2020
from 1,500 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,280 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 15,000 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
+20%since 2020
from 28.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,230
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,227 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,558
+45%since 2020
from $15,602 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.7%
−26.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−14%since 2020
from 0.468 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.3%
Public administration12.3%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Retail trade5.4%
Information5.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$197,600
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $227,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,133
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $718 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
91.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
+26.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
−29%since 2020
from 7.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.2%(303)
Black14.1%(212)
Hispanic / Latino63.2%(948)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(37)
Diversity Score67.4%(1,011)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(536)
Black6.6%(101)
Hispanic / Latino54.8%(838)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other2.7%(41)
Diversity Score71.4%(1,091)
Diversity Score
71
+6%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.3 min
+13%since 2020
from 16.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% 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
44.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.6%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
Female
54.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
Foreign born
16.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 36.1% 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 1,528 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 $37,230 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 $197,600, and the typical rent is about $1,133 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.1% 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 35.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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