CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 249
New York · Kings County · 4,147 residents · 0.065 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 249 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,746. 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 $1,076,400. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,147
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,147 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
63,800 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 63,800 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
−3%since 2020
from 32.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,746
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,103 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,837
+19%since 2020
from $48,598 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+4%since 2020
from 0.472 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.4%
Finance & insurance7%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
Other services6.1%
Retail trade5.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
Public administration3.6%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,076,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,020,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,199
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,780 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
93.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.7
−5%since 2020
from 13.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic38%(1,575)
Black42.7%(1,771)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(467)
Asian2.4%(100)
Other5.6%(234)
Diversity Score82.1%(3,405)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(1,311)
Black41.2%(1,708)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(567)
Asian7.3%(301)
Other6.3%(260)
Diversity Score87.8%(3,642)
Diversity Score
88
+7%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.9 min
+1%since 2020
from 41.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
1.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
57.2%
−18.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
76.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
Female
53.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
Foreign born
24.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% 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 4,147 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 $84,746 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 $1,076,400, and the typical rent is about $2,199 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 56.8% 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 14.0% 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