CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 126
New York · Kings County · 3,020 residents · 0.091 sq mi
Notable rankings
#341highest home value in NY$1,202,900#1355highest commute in the US45.0 min#1723highest density in the US33,187/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 126 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $1,202,900. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $1,202,900, the poverty rate sits 51% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,020
+8%since 2020
from 2,799 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
33,187 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 30,758 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
−2%since 2020
from 34.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,477
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,886 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,872
+39%since 2020
from $22,923 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
−3%since 2020
from 0.475 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
Other services7.4%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
Retail trade4.2%
Public administration2%
Education & health services0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,202,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,069,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,994
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,482 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
68.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−24.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.8
−24%since 2020
from 19.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.4%(768)
Black4.8%(134)
Hispanic / Latino29%(813)
Asian33.6%(940)
Other5.1%(144)
Diversity Score90.3%(2,528)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(1,139)
Black2.8%(86)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(738)
Asian31.8%(960)
Other3.2%(97)
Diversity Score86.9%(2,624)
Diversity Score
87
−4%since 2020
from 90 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.0 min
+1%since 2020
from 44.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
46.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
46.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
50.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
49.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
25.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% 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 3,020 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 $81,477 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 $1,202,900, and the typical rent is about $1,994 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.4% 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 18.8% 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