CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 290
New York · Kings County · 3,710 residents · 0.06 sq mi
Notable rankings
#472highest density in NY#525 US61,833/sq mi#240lowest low broadband in NY76.8%#457highest commute in NY#825 US47.2 minTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 290 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,731. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $542,700. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $542,700, the poverty rate sits 124% 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
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,710
+5%since 2020
from 3,539 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
61,833 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 58,983 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
−2%since 2020
from 44.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$62,731
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,274 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,242
+21%since 2020
from $28,229 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
−11%since 2020
from 0.512 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.7%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
Other services8.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Information3.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Public administration2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$542,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $296,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,671
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,362 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
79.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.2%
+24.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.7
+21%since 2020
from 7.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(2,181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(492)
Asian18.8%(667)
Other5.6%(199)
Diversity Score70.3%(2,487)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(2,106)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(687)
Asian21.7%(806)
Other2.7%(101)
Diversity Score74.4%(2,762)
Diversity Score
74
+6%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
47.2 min
+10%since 2020
from 42.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
46.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
62.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
54.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
48.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
36.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% 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 3,710 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 $62,731 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 $542,700, and the typical rent is about $1,671 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.8% 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 28.0% 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