CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 281
New York · Kings County · 5,240 residents · 0.063 sq mi
Notable rankings
#216highest density in NY#224 US83,175/sq mi#169highest commute in NY#323 US51.4 min#289highest high poverty in NY37.5%#313lowest young in NY30.0 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 281 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,850. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $599,000. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,240
+11%since 2020
from 4,738 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
83,175 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 75,206 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.0
+8%since 2020
from 27.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,850
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,362 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,175
+10%since 2020
from $22,913 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
−8%since 2020
from 0.545 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.9%
Finance & insurance11.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
Information6.3%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
Other services4.4%
Public administration4.4%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$599,000
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $698,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,012
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,105 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
94.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.1
−41%since 2020
from 22.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.5%(547)
Black52%(2,466)
Hispanic / Latino28.9%(1,371)
Asian1.7%(79)
Other5.8%(275)
Diversity Score78.6%(3,722)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(715)
Black44%(2,307)
Hispanic / Latino34.5%(1,807)
Asian3.8%(201)
Other4%(210)
Diversity Score83.2%(4,359)
Diversity Score
83
+6%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
51.4 min
+24%since 2020
from 41.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
11.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
58.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
64.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
Female
61.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
Foreign born
27.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% 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 5,240 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 $45,850 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 $599,000, and the typical rent is about $2,012 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.7% 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 37.5% 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