CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 232
New York · Kings County · 6,611 residents · 0.087 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 232 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,094. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $1,539,300. At a median age of 17.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $1,539,300, the poverty rate sits 201% 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
Younger
median age 17.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,611
+13%since 2020
from 5,865 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
75,989 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 67,414 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
17.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 17.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,094
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,929 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,102
+26%since 2020
from $14,320 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
−17%since 2020
from 0.550 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
Wholesale trade12.1%
Transportation & warehousing11.8%
Other services6.6%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Public administration2.9%
Retail trade2.9%
Education & health services1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,539,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $918,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,464
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,540 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
67.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
−28.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
24.4
+9%since 2020
from 22.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(4,944)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(497)
Asian6.1%(359)
Other1.1%(65)
Diversity Score34.8%(2,041)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(5,834)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(184)
Asian7.5%(494)
Other1.5%(97)
Diversity Score26.8%(1,774)
Diversity Score
27
−23%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.1 min
+43%since 2020
from 23.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
35.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
46.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Female
48.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Foreign born
14.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.7%
+21.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
19.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% 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 6,611 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 $63,094 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 $1,539,300, and the typical rent is about $1,464 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.3% 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 37.4% 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