CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 379
New York · Kings County · 4,012 residents · 0.071 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 379 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,949. Population has declined 14% since 2020. Median home value is $630,000. The poverty rate of 35.2% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $630,000, the poverty rate sits 183% 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 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,012
−14%since 2020
from 4,671 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
56,507 / sq mi
−14%since 2020
from 65,789 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+6%since 2020
from 36.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,949
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,255 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,804
+15%since 2020
from $27,727 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
−12%since 2020
from 0.537 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
Information4.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Other services3.2%
Retail trade2.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Public administration1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$630,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $658,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,885
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,348 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
72.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
−38%since 2020
from 14.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(365)
Black82.2%(3,838)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(309)
Asian1%(49)
Other2.4%(110)
Diversity Score39.2%(1,832)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(314)
Black78.9%(3,167)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(269)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other6.2%(250)
Diversity Score45.3%(1,817)
Diversity Score
45
+16%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.2 min
−16%since 2020
from 44.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
21.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
53.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
63.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Female
54.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Foreign born
22.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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 4,012 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 $67,949 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 $630,000, and the typical rent is about $1,885 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.1% 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 35.2% 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