CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 222
New York · Kings County · 4,050 residents · 0.068 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 222 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,361. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,271,700. At a median age of 23.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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
4,050
+1%since 2020
from 3,991 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
59,559 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 58,691 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.5
+34%since 2020
from 17.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,361
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,683 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,177
+28%since 2020
from $15,029 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
−20%since 2020
from 0.598 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.3%
Finance & insurance5.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Retail trade2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Other services1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,271,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $987,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,942
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,371 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
78.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
73.0%
+45.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
24.3
−34%since 2020
from 37.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(3,620)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(254)
Asian2.9%(117)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.5%(860)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(3,005)
Black0.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(465)
Asian1.5%(62)
Other12.2%(494)
Diversity Score52.6%(2,132)
Diversity Score
53
+144%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
48.8 min
+55%since 2020
from 31.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
17.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
28.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
24.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.9%
−23.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
−20.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
49.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
22.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.5%
+22.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
7.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% 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 4,050 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 $52,361 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 $1,271,700, and the typical rent is about $1,942 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.5% 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 50.9% 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