CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 259.02
New York · Kings County · 3,796 residents · 0.023 sq mi
Notable rankings
#20lowest low income in NY#309 US$17,795#29lowest low rent in NY#634 US$496#93highest high poverty in NY#1074 US48.6%#274lowest young in NY29.5 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 48.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,796
+4%since 2020
from 3,650 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
165,043 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 158,696 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
+21%since 2020
from 24.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$13,436
+65%since 2020
from $8,130 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.516
+5%since 2020
from 0.490 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
Other services9.3%
Public administration7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Retail trade1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$496
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $432 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
9.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
90.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
55.3%
+55.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black48.7%(1,779)
Hispanic / Latino48.9%(1,786)
Asian1.1%(40)
Other1.2%(45)
Diversity Score65.3%(2,385)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(283)
Black43.7%(1,659)
Hispanic / Latino41%(1,558)
Asian5.8%(222)
Other1.9%(74)
Diversity Score78.9%(2,995)
Diversity Score
79
+21%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.0 min
−9%since 2020
from 44.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
65.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
79.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
33.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
Female
66.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
Foreign born
14.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% 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 3,796 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $496 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.9% 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 48.6% 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