CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1098
New York · Kings County · 2,348 residents · 0.33 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 1098 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,635. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $611,400. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $611,400, the poverty rate sits 132% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,348
−4%since 2020
from 2,450 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,115 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 7,424 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+8%since 2020
from 35.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,635
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,083 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,838
+2%since 2020
from $23,395 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+2%since 2020
from 0.427 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
Wholesale trade7.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Other services3.8%
Public administration3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Education & health services1.8%
Retail trade1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$611,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $567,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,072
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,634 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
77.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
−22%since 2020
from 10.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(114)
Black73.8%(1,809)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(308)
Asian4.2%(103)
Other4.7%(116)
Diversity Score54.1%(1,326)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(45)
Black72.9%(1,711)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(233)
Asian4.7%(110)
Other10.6%(249)
Diversity Score55.7%(1,307)
Diversity Score
56
+3%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
48.2 min
−8%since 2020
from 52.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
48.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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
45.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
19.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
Female
60.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
Foreign born
57.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% 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 2,348 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 $71,635 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 $611,400, and the typical rent is about $2,072 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.2% 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 28.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Kings CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024