CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 179
New York · Kings County · 4,183 residents · 0.061 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 179 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,836. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $1,632,800. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% more than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,183
−5%since 2020
from 4,385 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
68,574 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 71,885 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
−2%since 2020
from 41.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$103,836
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $90,769 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,414
+46%since 2020
from $39,280 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.568
+5%since 2020
from 0.539 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
Public administration5.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Retail trade3.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Information3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,632,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,586,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,455
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,318 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
71.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−21.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.7
−10%since 2020
from 17.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic21%(920)
Black37%(1,621)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(982)
Asian10.2%(448)
Other9.4%(414)
Diversity Score93.7%(4,110)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(1,094)
Black33.5%(1,400)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(950)
Asian8.5%(354)
Other9.2%(385)
Diversity Score94%(3,934)
Diversity Score
94
Unchangedsince 2020
from 94 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
48.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.2 min
+16%since 2020
from 37.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
8.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
41.3%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.4%
+23.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
62.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
Female
54.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
Foreign born
17.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% 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 4,183 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 $103,836 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 $1,632,800, and the typical rent is about $1,455 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 48.3% 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 30.2% 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