CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 271
New York · Kings County · 3,652 residents · 0.095 sq mi
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#49highest WFH in NY#1250 US40.9%#1338highest density in the US38,442/sq mi#1876highest commute in the US43.4 minTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 271 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,412. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $1,024,500. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,652
+9%since 2020
from 3,351 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
38,442 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 35,274 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
Unchangedsince 2020
from 32.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,412
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $78,125 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,126
+22%since 2020
from $39,474 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
−10%since 2020
from 0.532 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
Other services6.9%
Public administration6.9%
Information5.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Retail trade1.2%
Education & health services1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,024,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,109,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,407
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,636 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
87.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.1
−15%since 2020
from 14.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(550)
Black60.5%(2,028)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(461)
Asian7.8%(261)
Other1.5%(51)
Diversity Score72.7%(2,436)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.6%(569)
Black66.8%(2,441)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(334)
Asian2.8%(103)
Other5.6%(205)
Diversity Score64.6%(2,359)
Diversity Score
65
−11%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.4 min
+6%since 2020
from 41.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
34.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
60.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Female
48.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Foreign born
18.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% 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 3,652 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 $84,412 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 $1,024,500, and the typical rent is about $2,407 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.1% 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 14.6% 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