CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 262
New York · Kings County · 2,645 residents · 0.061 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1072highest density in the US43,361/sq mi#479highest foreign-born in NY#1965 US51.0%TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 262 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $956,900. Despite a median home value of $956,900, the poverty rate sits 27% 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
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,645
+5%since 2020
from 2,513 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
43,361 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 41,197 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
Unchangedsince 2020
from 41.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$99,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $74,803 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,732
+5%since 2020
from $32,011 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+5%since 2020
from 0.460 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
Retail trade9.2%
Other services6.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Public administration4.4%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$956,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $861,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,647
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,405 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
46.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.6
−17%since 2020
from 11.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.3%(686)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(295)
Asian58.3%(1,464)
Other2.1%(53)
Diversity Score71.5%(1,796)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(616)
Black4.5%(120)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(350)
Asian56%(1,481)
Other2.9%(78)
Diversity Score76.5%(2,023)
Diversity Score
76
+7%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.2 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 42.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
17.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
37.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
52.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
51.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
35.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% 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 2,645 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 $99,750 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 $956,900, and the typical rent is about $1,647 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.2% 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 15.8% 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