CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 246
New York · Kings County · 3,298 residents · 0.067 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 246 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,711. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $1,150,400. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $1,150,400, the poverty rate sits 86% 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 32.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,298
+15%since 2020
from 2,868 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
49,224 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 42,806 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.8
−6%since 2020
from 35.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,711
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,740 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,110
+13%since 2020
from $23,983 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
+13%since 2020
from 0.437 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.8%
Information9.8%
Finance & insurance8.6%
Other services8.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
Public administration6.3%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Retail trade0.9%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,150,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,061,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,709
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,438 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
61.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.0
−13%since 2020
from 18.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic53%(1,519)
Black1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(361)
Asian32.7%(939)
Other0.7%(21)
Diversity Score74.5%(2,138)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(1,509)
Black0.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(332)
Asian37.8%(1,248)
Other5.6%(185)
Diversity Score79.3%(2,614)
Diversity Score
79
+6%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.8 min
+14%since 2020
from 37.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
21.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
48.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Female
46.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Foreign born
37.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% 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 3,298 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 $71,711 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 $1,150,400, and the typical rent is about $1,709 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.8% 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 23.1% 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