CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 279
New York · Kings County · 4,266 residents · 0.063 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 279 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,771. Population has grown 20% since 2020. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,267,900. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $1,267,900, the poverty rate sits 44% 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 34.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,266
+20%since 2020
from 3,548 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
67,714 / sq mi
+20%since 2020
from 56,317 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
−1%since 2020
from 34.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,771
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,397 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,160
+35%since 2020
from $43,030 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+5%since 2020
from 0.486 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
Information4.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Public administration3.5%
Retail trade3.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,267,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,028,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,314
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,574 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
62.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.8
−4%since 2020
from 14.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic21%(744)
Black59.2%(2,101)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(453)
Asian1.9%(66)
Other5.2%(184)
Diversity Score73.3%(2,599)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32%(1,365)
Black44.6%(1,901)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(543)
Asian2.1%(91)
Other8.6%(366)
Diversity Score84.4%(3,600)
Diversity Score
84
+15%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
57.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.4 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 42.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
11.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
45.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
46.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
Female
52.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
Foreign born
20.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% 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 4,266 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 $91,771 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 $1,267,900, and the typical rent is about $2,314 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 57.4% 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 18.0% 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