CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8
New York · Erie County · 4,840 residents · 0.421 sq mi
Notable rankings
#108highest broadband in NY#1913 US99.8%TRACT SHAPE · Erie County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 8 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,407. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $198,500.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
4,840
+4%since 2020
from 4,660 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,496 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 11,069 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+21%since 2020
from 35.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,407
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $73,224 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,380
+43%since 2020
from $30,969 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+33%since 2020
from 0.365 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
Finance & insurance6.4%
Retail trade5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Other services3%
Public administration2.6%
Education & health services1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$198,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $136,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,169
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $866 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+54%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(3,820)
Black0.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(304)
Asian6.7%(310)
Other4.1%(189)
Diversity Score39.7%(1,850)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(3,861)
Black2.3%(113)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(490)
Asian6.4%(311)
Other1.3%(65)
Diversity Score43.6%(2,109)
Diversity Score
44
+10%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.5 min
+6%since 2020
from 19.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% 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
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
51.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
6.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% 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 4,840 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 $69,407 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 $198,500, and the typical rent is about $1,169 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.0% 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 16.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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