CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 248
New York · Kings County · 2,543 residents · 0.068 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 248 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,340. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $1,190,200. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $1,190,200, the poverty rate sits 113% 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 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
2,543
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,548 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
37,397 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 37,471 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
+8%since 2020
from 32.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,340
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,318 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,456
+32%since 2020
from $23,749 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+9%since 2020
from 0.434 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.4%
Finance & insurance11.1%
Other services10.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
Information7.2%
Public administration6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Retail trade2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,190,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $861,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,081
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,475 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
53.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.0
+10%since 2020
from 13.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(1,046)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(440)
Asian37.3%(951)
Other4.2%(107)
Diversity Score82.6%(2,104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(1,405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(421)
Asian24.8%(631)
Other3.4%(86)
Diversity Score75.6%(1,922)
Diversity Score
76
−8%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.8 min
−24%since 2020
from 45.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
28.1%
−20.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
9.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Female
51.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Foreign born
42.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% 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 2,543 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 $79,340 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 $1,190,200, and the typical rent is about $2,081 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.2% 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 26.5% 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