CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 283
New York · Kings County · 3,976 residents · 0.047 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 283 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,040. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $924,100. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kings County median. Despite a median home value of $924,100, the poverty rate sits 140% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,976
+7%since 2020
from 3,701 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
84,596 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 78,745 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+1%since 2020
from 35.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,040
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,375 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,405
+50%since 2020
from $21,602 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.531
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.532 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
Other services6.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Wholesale trade4%
Retail trade2.5%
Public administration1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$924,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $869,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,539
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,279 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
14.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
85.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
17.4
−27%since 2020
from 23.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.7%(582)
Black43.1%(1,596)
Hispanic / Latino33.9%(1,253)
Asian2.9%(106)
Other4.4%(164)
Diversity Score84%(3,108)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.5%(535)
Black43%(1,710)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(1,262)
Asian3.2%(129)
Other8.6%(340)
Diversity Score86%(3,418)
Diversity Score
86
+2%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.2 min
−1%since 2020
from 42.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
12.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
68.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
68.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Female
56.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Foreign born
25.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% 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 3,976 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 $53,040 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 $924,100, and the typical rent is about $1,539 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.3% 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 29.9% 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