CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 255
New York · Kings County · 4,940 residents · 0.054 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 255 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,906. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,940
−5%since 2020
from 5,203 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
91,481 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 96,352 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+12%since 2020
from 36.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,906
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $19,578 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,832
+56%since 2020
from $12,699 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
+2%since 2020
from 0.517 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
Information8.4%
Other services7.9%
Public administration4.8%
Retail trade3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$617
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $470 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
98.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−51.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(62)
Black31%(1,613)
Hispanic / Latino61.5%(3,200)
Asian2.1%(111)
Other4.2%(217)
Diversity Score65.4%(3,403)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(105)
Black28.6%(1,411)
Hispanic / Latino65.7%(3,246)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other3.3%(164)
Diversity Score60.6%(2,995)
Diversity Score
61
−7%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.2 min
−5%since 2020
from 41.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
12.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
62.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
64.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
Female
61.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
Foreign born
23.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
61.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% 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 4,940 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 $26,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $617 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.4% 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 32.2% 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