CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 287
New York · Kings County · 3,398 residents · 0.057 sq mi
Notable rankings
#590highest density in the US59,614/sq mi#336highest high poverty in NY36.0%#453highest home value in NY$1,116,100#465lowest young in NY31.5 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 287 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,462. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $1,116,100. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% more than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,398
+3%since 2020
from 3,308 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
59,614 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 58,035 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.5
−5%since 2020
from 33.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$106,462
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,167 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,572
+3%since 2020
from $51,138 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.575
−10%since 2020
from 0.639 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.9%
Information8.8%
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
Public administration5.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Retail trade2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,116,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,052,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,007
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,434 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
84.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.5
−46%since 2020
from 19.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(644)
Black39.2%(1,298)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(1,101)
Asian6.7%(223)
Other1.3%(42)
Diversity Score86.6%(2,864)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(763)
Black40.9%(1,391)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(1,043)
Asian5.2%(178)
Other0.7%(23)
Diversity Score85.6%(2,910)
Diversity Score
86
−1%since 2020
from 87 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.0 min
−1%since 2020
from 42.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
4.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
60.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
79.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.5%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Female
49.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Foreign born
17.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% 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 3,398 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 $106,462 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 $1,116,100, and the typical rent is about $2,007 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.7% 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 36.0% 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