CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 472
New York · Kings County · 2,840 residents · 0.067 sq mi
Notable rankings
#54lowest low broadband in NY#721 US63.7%#119lowest young in NY#1238 US22.7 yrs#1120highest density in the US42,388/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 472 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,635. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $1,085,100. At a median age of 22.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $1,085,100, the poverty rate sits 122% 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 22.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
2,840
−1%since 2020
from 2,865 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
42,388 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 42,761 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.7
+28%since 2020
from 17.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,635
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,875 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,625
+46%since 2020
from $18,175 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
+8%since 2020
from 0.457 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10%
Information7.9%
Public administration5.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Wholesale trade0.7%
Retail trade0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,085,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $729,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,087
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,757 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
47.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 68.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.1
+22%since 2020
from 12.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,821)
Black0.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.2%(6)
Diversity Score3.8%(109)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(2,600)
Black0.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(187)
Diversity Score19.7%(559)
Diversity Score
20
+418%since 2020
from 4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.8 min
−21%since 2020
from 25.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
34.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% 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
56.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Female
53.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Foreign born
15.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
20.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 2,840 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 $71,635 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 $1,085,100, and the typical rent is about $2,087 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.3% 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 27.7% 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