CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 196
New York · Kings County · 3,872 residents · 0.073 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 196 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,292. Population has declined 9% since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,223,900. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Despite a median home value of $1,223,900, the poverty rate sits 163% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,872
−9%since 2020
from 4,238 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
53,041 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 58,055 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.9
+15%since 2020
from 41.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,292
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,396 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,482
+19%since 2020
from $24,700 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
−7%since 2020
from 0.448 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.2%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
Information7.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Other services5.8%
Public administration5.1%
Retail trade3%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,223,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,070,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,864
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,525 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
59.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.5
−19%since 2020
from 20.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic34%(1,443)
Black5.8%(244)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(901)
Asian37.9%(1,607)
Other1%(43)
Diversity Score86.5%(3,664)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36%(1,393)
Black7.6%(294)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(556)
Asian39.5%(1,531)
Other2.5%(98)
Diversity Score85.9%(3,326)
Diversity Score
86
−1%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
51.9 min
+21%since 2020
from 43.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
10.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
63.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Female
47.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Foreign born
48.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% 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 3,872 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 $74,292 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 $1,223,900, and the typical rent is about $1,864 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.3% 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 32.7% 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