CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 71.04
New York · Erie County · 2,989 residents · 0.162 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 71.04 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,686. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $117,100. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 59.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 69% less than the Erie County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,989
+11%since 2020
from 2,690 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18,451 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 16,605 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
+6%since 2020
from 32.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$22,686
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $18,354 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,532
+15%since 2020
from $16,063 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
59.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.537
−2%since 2020
from 0.546 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20%
Finance & insurance5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
Other services5.2%
Public administration4.9%
Retail trade4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$117,100
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $181,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$972
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $641 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
14.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
85.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
−48%since 2020
from 9.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.9%(348)
Black22.2%(598)
Hispanic / Latino61%(1,642)
Asian2.7%(73)
Other1.1%(29)
Diversity Score70%(1,884)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(713)
Black7.7%(229)
Hispanic / Latino66.8%(1,998)
Asian1%(31)
Other0.6%(18)
Diversity Score61.3%(1,832)
Diversity Score
61
−13%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.0 min
−13%since 2020
from 17.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Female
48.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Foreign born
8.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% 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 2,989 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 $22,686 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 $117,100, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.8% 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 59.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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