CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 238
New York · Kings County · 5,584 residents · 0.066 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 238 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,843. Population has grown 46% since 2020. 18% 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 $1,747,100. At a median age of 12.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 12.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,584
+46%since 2020
from 3,817 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
84,606 / sq mi
+46%since 2020
from 57,833 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
12.7
−49%since 2020
from 24.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,843
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,069
−13%since 2020
from $17,410 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
+7%since 2020
from 0.467 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing11%
Other services10.7%
Information8.6%
Wholesale trade5.7%
Public administration3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Retail trade1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,747,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,060,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,781
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,403 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
14.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
85.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
39.8
+48%since 2020
from 26.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,676)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(61)
Diversity Score9%(343)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(4,900)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(256)
Asian1.9%(106)
Other5.8%(322)
Diversity Score28%(1,565)
Diversity Score
28
+212%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.2 min
+9%since 2020
from 28.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
36.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
63.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
Female
51.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
Foreign born
12.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
54.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
13.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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 5,584 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 $43,843 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 $1,747,100, and the typical rent is about $1,781 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.9% 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 28.3% 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