CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 343
New York · Kings County · 4,548 residents · 0.063 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 343 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $2,000,001. The poverty rate of 43.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Kings County median. Despite a median home value of $2,000,001, the poverty rate sits 248% 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
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,548
−8%since 2020
from 4,942 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
72,190 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 78,444 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
−8%since 2020
from 39.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$28,750
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,871
+28%since 2020
from $23,366 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.617
+15%since 2020
from 0.539 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
Public administration4.3%
Information3.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$2,000,001
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,105,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,135
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $779 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
11.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
88.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
69.6
+103%since 2020
from 34.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9%(443)
Black64.1%(3,169)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(1,199)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other2.2%(108)
Diversity Score65.2%(3,221)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.7%(531)
Black51%(2,320)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(1,157)
Asian2.1%(95)
Other9.8%(445)
Diversity Score81.4%(3,703)
Diversity Score
81
+25%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
52.3 min
+25%since 2020
from 41.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
7.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
55.1%
−17.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
84.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
19.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
Female
51.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
Foreign born
31.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% 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 4,548 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 $28,750 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 $1,135 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.3% 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 43.3% 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