CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 293
New York · Kings County · 3,181 residents · 0.063 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 293 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,833. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $1,529,200. The poverty rate of 35.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Kings County median. Despite a median home value of $1,529,200, the poverty rate sits 184% 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
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,181
−5%since 2020
from 3,353 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
50,492 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 53,222 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+13%since 2020
from 35.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,833
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,913 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,815
+5%since 2020
from $35,096 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.632
+1%since 2020
from 0.628 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
Retail trade5.7%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Other services3%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Public administration2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,529,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,400,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,126
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,018 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
78.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
41.5
+24%since 2020
from 33.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(395)
Black67.8%(2,273)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(418)
Asian6.7%(223)
Other1.3%(44)
Diversity Score63.3%(2,123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.9%(315)
Black60.3%(1,918)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(816)
Asian2.4%(77)
Other1.7%(55)
Diversity Score70%(2,227)
Diversity Score
70
+11%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
52.0 min
+21%since 2020
from 43.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
17.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
58.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
70.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Female
53.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Foreign born
21.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% 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 3,181 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 $36,833 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 $1,529,200, and the typical rent is about $1,126 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.4% 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 35.4% 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