CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 478
New York · Kings County · 5,251 residents · 0.085 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 478 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,590. Population has grown 34% since 2020. Median home value is $1,136,000. At a median age of 21.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $1,136,000, the poverty rate sits 113% 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 21.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,251
+34%since 2020
from 3,926 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
61,776 / sq mi
+34%since 2020
from 46,188 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.1
−30%since 2020
from 30.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,590
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,948 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,869
−6%since 2020
from $22,236 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
−4%since 2020
from 0.459 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.2%
Information14.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Other services3.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Public administration2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Retail trade1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,136,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,061,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,072
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,513 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
67.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
64.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
18.7
+25%since 2020
from 15.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(3,169)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(423)
Asian5.7%(225)
Other2.6%(102)
Diversity Score41.6%(1,634)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(3,879)
Black2.2%(117)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(712)
Asian6.6%(345)
Other3.8%(198)
Diversity Score53.7%(2,820)
Diversity Score
54
+29%since 2020
from 42 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.6 min
−26%since 2020
from 36.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
30.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
37.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
57.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
51.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
22.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
14.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% 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 5,251 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 $60,590 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 $1,136,000, and the typical rent is about $2,072 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.4% 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 26.6% 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