CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 261
New York · Kings County · 5,743 residents · 0.077 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 261 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,274. Population has grown 20% since 2020. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,550 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% more than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,743
+20%since 2020
from 4,798 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
74,584 / sq mi
+20%since 2020
from 62,312 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
+2%since 2020
from 31.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$103,274
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,416 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,654
+92%since 2020
from $32,572 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+28.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
−3%since 2020
from 0.477 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.2%
Public administration11.5%
Information7.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
Retail trade3%
Finance & insurance2.1%
Education & health services1.2%
Wholesale trade1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,550
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,491 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
97.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
−48.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.9%(956)
Black46.2%(2,218)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(1,326)
Asian2.4%(116)
Other3.8%(182)
Diversity Score83.5%(4,008)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(1,456)
Black24.9%(1,429)
Hispanic / Latino29%(1,664)
Asian16.7%(959)
Other4.1%(235)
Diversity Score95%(5,458)
Diversity Score
95
+14%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.1 min
+3%since 2020
from 39.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
14.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
36.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.9%
+24.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
63.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
Female
59.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
Foreign born
27.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% 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 5,743 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 $103,274 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 $2,550 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 52.0% 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 28.9% 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