CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 243
New York · Kings County · 4,419 residents · 0.06 sq mi
Notable rankings
#25highest home value in NY#178 US$2,000,001#307highest density in NY#323 US73,650/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 243 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,203. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $2,000,001. Households here earn about 52% more than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% 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
4,419
+5%since 2020
from 4,214 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
73,650 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 70,233 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
+5%since 2020
from 37.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$122,203
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,475 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,397
+60%since 2020
from $45,333 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
+23.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
−10%since 2020
from 0.562 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
Retail trade7.4%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Other services6.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
Public administration4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Wholesale trade0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$2,000,001
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,537,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,211
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,235 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
63.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.4
−35%since 2020
from 25.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.7%(1,293)
Black54.5%(2,296)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(357)
Asian4.5%(190)
Other1.9%(78)
Diversity Score74.9%(3,158)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.6%(1,131)
Black41.8%(1,849)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(612)
Asian10%(442)
Other8.7%(385)
Diversity Score90.3%(3,992)
Diversity Score
90
+21%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.6 min
−11%since 2020
from 43.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
51.8%
−21.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
59.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
Female
52.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
Foreign born
22.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% 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 4,419 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 $122,203 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 $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,211 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 56.9% 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 13.6% 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