CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 257
New York · Kings County · 3,370 residents · 0.07 sq mi
Notable rankings
#255highest high poverty in NY39.1%#255lowest young in NY29.2 yrs#890highest density in the US48,143/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 257 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,750. Population has grown 33% since 2020. Median home value is $707,700. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 39.1% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $707,700, the poverty rate sits 214% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,370
+33%since 2020
from 2,541 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
48,143 / sq mi
+33%since 2020
from 36,300 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.2
Unchangedsince 2020
from 29.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,750
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $95,595 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,435
−2%since 2020
from $32,959 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.1%
+21.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
+10%since 2020
from 0.436 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
Retail trade4.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Other services1.9%
Public administration1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$707,700
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $885,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,559
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,584 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
14.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
86.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
−14%since 2020
from 9.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.6%(753)
Black16.4%(416)
Hispanic / Latino51.4%(1,306)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other1.8%(47)
Diversity Score77.6%(1,972)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(1,896)
Black6.6%(224)
Hispanic / Latino30.8%(1,039)
Asian3.9%(131)
Other2.4%(80)
Diversity Score72.7%(2,451)
Diversity Score
73
−6%since 2020
from 78 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.7 min
−4%since 2020
from 38.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
40.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
61.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
Female
47.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
Foreign born
16.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
36.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% 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 3,370 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 $88,750 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 $707,700, and the typical rent is about $2,559 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.1% 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 39.1% 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