CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 397
New York · Kings County · 3,356 residents · 0.061 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 397 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,291. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Renters pay a median $2,265 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
7% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,356
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,342 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
55,016 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 54,787 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
+2%since 2020
from 32.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,291
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,980 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,537
+34%since 2020
from $32,564 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
−14%since 2020
from 0.537 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
Other services12.5%
Public administration11.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Education & health services2.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Retail trade0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,265
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,666 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
93.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic21%(703)
Black40.3%(1,346)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(1,197)
Asian1.4%(47)
Other1.5%(49)
Diversity Score83.1%(2,777)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26%(871)
Black34.1%(1,143)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(1,102)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other6.8%(227)
Diversity Score88%(2,954)
Diversity Score
88
+6%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
46.5 min
+6%since 2020
from 43.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
14.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
67.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
66.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
55.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
31.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% 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 3,356 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 $74,291 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 $2,265 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.8% 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 21.9% 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