CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 231
New York · Kings County · 3,530 residents · 0.062 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 231 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $160,199. Population has declined 3% since 2020. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,583,000. Households here earn about 100% more than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% 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
3,530
−3%since 2020
from 3,652 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
56,935 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 58,903 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+3%since 2020
from 35.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$160,199
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $96,141 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$91,655
+59%since 2020
from $57,475 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
+8%since 2020
from 0.460 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food11%
Other services8.3%
Information7.9%
Public administration5.1%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Retail trade0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,583,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,076,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,138
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,573 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
70.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.9
−12%since 2020
from 11.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(1,614)
Black30.5%(1,114)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(574)
Asian3.9%(143)
Other5.7%(207)
Diversity Score85.3%(3,114)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(1,926)
Black24.8%(875)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(364)
Asian5%(177)
Other5.3%(188)
Diversity Score78.1%(2,757)
Diversity Score
78
−8%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
71.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.5 min
−6%since 2020
from 36.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
37.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.2%
+21.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
47.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
81.3%
+22.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
Female
59.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
Foreign born
25.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% 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 3,530 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 $160,199 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 $1,583,000, and the typical rent is about $2,138 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 71.2% 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 9.4% 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