CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 233
New York · Kings County · 5,988 residents · 0.066 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 233 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,177. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,362,800. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $1,362,800, the poverty rate sits 173% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% 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
5,988
−1%since 2020
from 6,023 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
90,727 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 91,258 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
+7%since 2020
from 31.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$78,177
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $59,375 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,742
+25%since 2020
from $42,118 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.564
−1%since 2020
from 0.568 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food11.5%
Information10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Retail trade3.7%
Other services3%
Public administration3%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,362,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,060,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,707
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,506 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
78.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.8%
+26.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
17.4
−2%since 2020
from 17.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(2,424)
Black34.9%(2,103)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(1,001)
Asian6.3%(381)
Other1.9%(114)
Diversity Score85.5%(5,151)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(2,401)
Black22%(1,317)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(637)
Asian8.6%(513)
Other18.7%(1,120)
Diversity Score92.2%(5,518)
Diversity Score
92
+8%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.2 min
−1%since 2020
from 38.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
46.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
7.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
53.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.8%
+23.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
33.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
Female
66.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
Foreign born
13.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% 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 5,988 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 $78,177 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 $1,362,800, and the typical rent is about $2,707 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 65.1% 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 34.0% 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