CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 198
New York · Kings County · 1,823 residents · 0.052 sq mi
Notable rankings
#242highest home value in NY#1550 US$1,431,800#498highest commute in NY#910 US46.7 min#1563highest density in the US35,058/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 198 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,673. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $1,431,800.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% 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
1,823
−3%since 2020
from 1,877 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
35,058 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 36,096 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+6%since 2020
from 38.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$78,673
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,395 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,319
+109%since 2020
from $30,293 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.626
+47%since 2020
from 0.425 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20%
Public administration10.4%
Finance & insurance10.2%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
Wholesale trade7%
Retail trade4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Information1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,431,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,103,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,063
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,491 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
56.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
18.2
Unchangedsince 2020
from 18.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(847)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(236)
Asian40.9%(767)
Other1.4%(27)
Diversity Score76.7%(1,439)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.5%(739)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(323)
Asian40.8%(744)
Other0.8%(14)
Diversity Score79.7%(1,453)
Diversity Score
80
+4%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
46.7 min
−2%since 2020
from 47.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
38.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
48.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
39.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
36.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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 1,823 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 $78,673 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 $1,431,800, and the typical rent is about $2,063 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.6% 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 13.7% 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