CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 438
New York · Kings County · 2,530 residents · 0.06 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 438 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,066. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $1,158,500. Despite a median home value of $1,158,500, the poverty rate sits 39% 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 35.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,530
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,532 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
42,167 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 42,200 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+10%since 2020
from 31.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,066
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,583 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,235
+8%since 2020
from $31,735 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
−7%since 2020
from 0.508 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.6%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
Other services10.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
Wholesale trade7.2%
Information7%
Public administration6.1%
Retail trade5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,158,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $778,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,086
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,640 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
79.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
60.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.5
+24%since 2020
from 13.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(2,094)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(86)
Asian8.5%(216)
Other5.1%(128)
Diversity Score38.1%(965)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(1,481)
Black2.3%(57)
Hispanic / Latino14%(354)
Asian12.1%(305)
Other13.2%(333)
Diversity Score75.7%(1,915)
Diversity Score
76
+98%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.9 min
+13%since 2020
from 37.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
30.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% 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
36.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Female
52.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Foreign born
42.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
35.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 2,530 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 $70,066 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 $1,158,500, and the typical rent is about $2,086 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.3% 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 17.4% 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