CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 342
New York · Kings County · 6,667 residents · 0.089 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 342 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,872. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $2,000,001. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 72% less than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,667
+8%since 2020
from 6,151 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
74,910 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 69,112 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+15%since 2020
from 38.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$22,872
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $19,663 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,187
+36%since 2020
from $14,123 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
+12%since 2020
from 0.495 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
Information3%
Other services2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$2,000,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,000,001 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $498 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
95.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
−14.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
87.4
−14%since 2020
from 101.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(1,799)
Black31.4%(1,931)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(2,204)
Asian1.4%(89)
Other2.1%(128)
Diversity Score85.9%(5,281)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(1,644)
Black36.3%(2,421)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(2,032)
Asian5.5%(368)
Other3%(202)
Diversity Score88.8%(5,921)
Diversity Score
89
+3%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
48.4 min
−13%since 2020
from 55.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
8.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
75.5%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% 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
73.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
28.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
Female
60.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
Foreign born
40.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% 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 6,667 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 $22,872 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 $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.9% 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 34.0% 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