CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 172
New York · Kings County · 2,746 residents · 0.08 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 172 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,096. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 529 residents. Median home value is $1,148,300. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
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
2,746
−16%since 2020
from 3,275 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
34,325 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 40,938 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
+28%since 2020
from 37.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$136,096
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $102,474 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,612
+22%since 2020
from $39,030 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+9%since 2020
from 0.417 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.3%
Wholesale trade7.7%
Information7.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Public administration5%
Retail trade3.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,148,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $918,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,519
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,615 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
−6%since 2020
from 9.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(1,184)
Black1.8%(59)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(715)
Asian38.6%(1,263)
Other1.6%(54)
Diversity Score84%(2,752)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(1,277)
Black1.7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(340)
Asian36.5%(1,003)
Other2.9%(79)
Diversity Score79.2%(2,176)
Diversity Score
79
−6%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.2 min
−8%since 2020
from 44.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
34.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Female
57.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Foreign born
37.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% 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 2,746 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 $136,096 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 $1,148,300, and the typical rent is about $1,519 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.7% 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 4.3% 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