CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 22
New York · Kings County · 4,650 residents · 0.131 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 22 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,852. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than tripled since 2020, reaching $860,000. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Kings County median. Despite a median home value of $860,000, the poverty rate sits 101% 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
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 2773%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,650
+9%since 2020
from 4,284 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
35,496 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 32,702 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
Unchangedsince 2020
from 38.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,852
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,528 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,863
+16%since 2020
from $21,497 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
+20%since 2020
from 0.431 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.2%
Information8.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
Other services4.9%
Public administration3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Retail trade2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$860,000
+2773%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $24,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,371
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,448 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
63.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
20.5
+3355%since 2020
from 0.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic25%(1,073)
Black6%(257)
Hispanic / Latino57.8%(2,478)
Asian11%(471)
Other0.1%(5)
Diversity Score73.4%(3,143)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.4%(1,226)
Black4.5%(209)
Hispanic / Latino53.7%(2,496)
Asian14.6%(681)
Other0.8%(38)
Diversity Score77.4%(3,597)
Diversity Score
77
+5%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.8 min
−17%since 2020
from 47.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
41.6%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
59.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
49.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
47.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
22.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
52.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% 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 4,650 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 $41,852 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 $860,000, and the typical rent is about $1,371 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.0% 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 25.0% 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