CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 259.01
New York · Kings County · 2,217 residents · 0.031 sq mi
Notable rankings
#335lowest young in NY30.2 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 259.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,000. Population has grown 18% since 2020. Median home value is $704,500. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $704,500, the poverty rate sits 72% 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 30.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,217
+18%since 2020
from 1,874 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
71,516 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 60,452 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.2
+2%since 2020
from 29.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,450
+5%since 2020
from $35,702 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
−9%since 2020
from 0.475 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Other services3.5%
Retail trade3.1%
Wholesale trade1%
Public administration0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$704,500
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $854,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,039
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,723 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
13.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
87.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
−39%since 2020
from 12.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.8%(614)
Black28.1%(527)
Hispanic / Latino32.3%(605)
Asian2.1%(39)
Other4.7%(89)
Diversity Score88.3%(1,655)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(778)
Black28.8%(638)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(639)
Asian2.1%(46)
Other5.2%(116)
Diversity Score88.5%(1,961)
Diversity Score
88
Unchangedsince 2020
from 88 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.5 min
+1%since 2020
from 38.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.5%
+21.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
41.5%
−17.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
70.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Female
45.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Foreign born
16.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% 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 2,217 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 $90,000 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 $704,500, and the typical rent is about $2,039 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.5% 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 21.4% 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