CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 253
New York · Kings County · 3,904 residents · 0.062 sq mi
Notable rankings
#141highest home value in NY#996 US$1,657,600#446highest density in NY#491 US62,968/sq mi#290lowest young in NY29.7 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 253 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,700. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $1,657,600. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% more than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,904
+8%since 2020
from 3,616 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
62,968 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 58,323 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.7
Unchangedsince 2020
from 29.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$115,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,429 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,091
+61%since 2020
from $31,051 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+3%since 2020
from 0.413 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food11.5%
Retail trade8%
Other services7.7%
Information4.9%
Public administration4.6%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,657,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $998,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,377
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,847 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
68.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
67.3%
+29.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.3
+4%since 2020
from 13.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(1,275)
Black42.1%(1,521)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(558)
Asian4%(145)
Other3.2%(117)
Diversity Score84%(3,039)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(2,072)
Black20.6%(806)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(456)
Asian3.5%(137)
Other11.1%(433)
Diversity Score81.1%(3,165)
Diversity Score
81
−4%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
54.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.1 min
−3%since 2020
from 37.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
8.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
57.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
59.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
Female
47.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
Foreign born
12.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.7%
−21.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% 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 3,904 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 $115,700 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 $1,657,600, and the typical rent is about $2,377 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 54.2% 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 30.5% 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