CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 171
New York · Kings County · 4,139 residents · 0.08 sq mi
Notable rankings
#130highest home value in NY#931 US$1,686,000#178lowest low poverty in NY1.8%#230highest education in NY79.3%#770highest density in the US51,738/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 171 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $174,646. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,686,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 118% more than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% 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
4,139
−2%since 2020
from 4,213 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
51,738 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 52,663 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−1%since 2020
from 40.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$174,646
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $132,288 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$89,836
+19%since 2020
from $75,312 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
−10%since 2020
from 0.518 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food10.1%
Other services7.8%
Information6.4%
Public administration6.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
Retail trade0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,686,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,363,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,530
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,232 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
52.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
−6%since 2020
from 10.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(2,869)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(887)
Asian7.3%(308)
Other3.2%(133)
Diversity Score60.7%(2,557)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(2,683)
Black0.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(852)
Asian5.4%(225)
Other8.6%(355)
Diversity Score65.9%(2,727)
Diversity Score
66
+9%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
79.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.4 min
−2%since 2020
from 43.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
8.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
47.7%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
9.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
53.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
17.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% 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 4,139 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 $174,646 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 $1,686,000, and the typical rent is about $2,530 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 79.3% 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 1.8% 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