CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2
New York · Kings County · 1,288 residents · 0.107 sq mi
Notable rankings
#378highest high poverty in NY34.5%TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 2 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,375. Population has grown 30% since 2020. Median home value is $1,074,100. The poverty rate of 34.5% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $1,074,100, the poverty rate sits 177% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
1,288
+30%since 2020
from 992 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,037 / sq mi
+30%since 2020
from 9,271 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
−5%since 2020
from 36.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,375
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,417 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,338
+61%since 2020
from $24,507 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.534
+31%since 2020
from 0.409 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
Wholesale trade10.8%
Retail trade8%
Other services5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,074,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $816,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,006
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,689 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
67.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.3%
−35.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.5
−8%since 2020
from 14.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(163)
Black2.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino73.3%(727)
Asian4.6%(46)
Other3.5%(35)
Diversity Score54%(536)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(230)
Black3.8%(49)
Hispanic / Latino71.1%(916)
Asian3.7%(48)
Other3.5%(45)
Diversity Score57.3%(738)
Diversity Score
57
+6%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.6 min
−3%since 2020
from 34.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
11.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
51.3%
−18.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
55.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
Female
48.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
Foreign born
35.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% 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 1,288 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 $79,375 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 $1,074,100, and the typical rent is about $2,006 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.4% 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 34.5% 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