CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 142
New York · Kings County · 3,534 residents · 0.077 sq mi
Notable rankings
#473highest commute in NY#857 US47.0 min#300highest home value in NY$1,266,200#968highest density in the US45,896/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 142 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,250. Population has grown 18% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $1,266,200. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $1,266,200, the poverty rate sits 101% 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 34.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,534
+18%since 2020
from 2,992 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
45,896 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 38,857 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
−12%since 2020
from 39.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,626 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,733
−10%since 2020
from $38,529 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+5%since 2020
from 0.438 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
Other services5.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Public administration2.3%
Finance & insurance2.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Retail trade1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,266,200
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $573,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,898
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,736 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.5%
−21.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
80.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.6
+84%since 2020
from 8.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(1,518)
Black6.2%(186)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(491)
Asian21.9%(656)
Other4.7%(141)
Diversity Score82.7%(2,474)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(1,714)
Black7.6%(268)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(1,009)
Asian12.4%(438)
Other3%(105)
Diversity Score82.7%(2,921)
Diversity Score
83
Unchangedsince 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
47.0 min
−4%since 2020
from 49.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
8.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
62.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
62.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
Female
57.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
Foreign born
33.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
36.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% 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 3,534 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 $81,250 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 $1,266,200, and the typical rent is about $1,898 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.6% 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 25.0% 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