CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 244
New York · Kings County · 3,556 residents · 0.06 sq mi
Notable rankings
#598highest density in the US59,267/sq mi#312highest high poverty in NY37.0%#331lowest young in NY30.2 yrs#420lowest low broadband in NY80.8%TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 244 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $1,061,300. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.0% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $1,061,300, the poverty rate sits 197% 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 30.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,556
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,547 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
59,267 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 59,117 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.2
+9%since 2020
from 27.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,417
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,012 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,725
+18%since 2020
from $20,024 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−3%since 2020
from 0.447 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Other services7.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
Public administration4.3%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,061,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $949,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,656
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,603 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
67.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.9
−25%since 2020
from 18.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(2,427)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(551)
Asian14.5%(516)
Other1.5%(52)
Diversity Score60.8%(2,156)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(2,435)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(441)
Asian17.7%(631)
Other1.2%(44)
Diversity Score60.5%(2,152)
Diversity Score
61
Unchangedsince 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.3 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 35.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
43.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
Female
52.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
Foreign born
26.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
23.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% 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 3,556 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 $76,417 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 $1,061,300, and the typical rent is about $1,656 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.2% 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 37.0% 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