CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 340
New York · Kings County · 2,172 residents · 0.05 sq mi
Notable rankings
#72highest old in NY58.7 yrs#91lowest low broadband in NY#1525 US69.1%#103lowest low rent in NY$651#232lowest low income in NY$32,983TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 340 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,983. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 58.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 38.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,172
+9%since 2020
from 1,991 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
43,440 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 39,820 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
58.7
−6%since 2020
from 62.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,983
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $22,931 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,310
+52%since 2020
from $12,703 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.585
+35%since 2020
from 0.435 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
Other services7.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$651
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $571 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(671)
Black37.7%(751)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(472)
Asian4.9%(97)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score85.7%(1,706)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28%(608)
Black33.5%(727)
Hispanic / Latino34.1%(740)
Asian2.3%(49)
Other2.2%(48)
Diversity Score86.6%(1,880)
Diversity Score
87
+1%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
46.7 min
+4%since 2020
from 44.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
3.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
52.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
74.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
27.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
24.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Female
52.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Foreign born
21.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% 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 2,172 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 $32,983 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 $651 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.0% 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 38.0% 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