CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 305
New York · Kings County · 6,968 residents · 0.125 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 305 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,353. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,654 per month, above the US median of $1,442. Households here earn about 52% more than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
12% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,968
+2%since 2020
from 6,806 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
55,744 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 54,448 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
+2%since 2020
from 34.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$122,353
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $94,211 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,967
+36%since 2020
from $49,940 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−2%since 2020
from 0.418 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food12.1%
Information10.5%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Other services4.5%
Public administration3.8%
Wholesale trade2%
Retail trade1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,654
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,101 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
87.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.9%
+42.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(3,028)
Black30.3%(2,062)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(924)
Asian4.5%(308)
Other7.1%(484)
Diversity Score85.6%(5,825)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.2%(2,383)
Black32%(2,232)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(1,366)
Asian4.5%(317)
Other9.6%(670)
Diversity Score91.3%(6,364)
Diversity Score
91
+7%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.3 min
−6%since 2020
from 43.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
10.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
41.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.7%
+26.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
63.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Female
52.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Foreign born
18.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% 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 6,968 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 $122,353 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $2,654 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 63.3% 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 13.1% 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