CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 226
New York · Kings County · 2,844 residents · 0.06 sq mi
Notable rankings
#18lowest young in NY#32 US16.6 yrs#113lowest low broadband in NY71.1%#914highest density in the US47,400/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 226 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,655. Population has grown 31% since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,027,800. At a median age of 16.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 16.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,844
+31%since 2020
from 2,167 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
47,400 / sq mi
+31%since 2020
from 36,117 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
16.6
−40%since 2020
from 27.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,655
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,797 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,683
Unchangedsince 2020
from $17,645 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
−21%since 2020
from 0.419 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
Wholesale trade10.4%
Arts, entertainment, food7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
Retail trade3.1%
Other services2.2%
Public administration1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,027,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $940,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,135
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,536 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
56.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
60.2%
+39.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.9
−28%since 2020
from 16.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(1,076)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino34.8%(754)
Asian12.1%(262)
Other2.8%(60)
Diversity Score77.1%(1,671)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(1,232)
Black0.9%(25)
Hispanic / Latino37.4%(1,065)
Asian12.1%(344)
Other6.3%(178)
Diversity Score81.7%(2,323)
Diversity Score
82
+6%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
59.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.5 min
−22%since 2020
from 40.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
31.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
34.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
54.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
Female
49.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
Foreign born
25.8%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
12.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% 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 2,844 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 $86,655 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 $1,027,800, and the typical rent is about $2,135 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.4% 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 11.1% 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