CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 491
New York · Kings County · 6,213 residents · 0.082 sq mi
Notable rankings
#287highest density in NY#302 US75,768/sq mi#399highest high poverty in NY33.9%#418highest population in NY6,213TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 491 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,137. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Median home value is $625,000. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 33.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,213
−9%since 2020
from 6,818 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
75,768 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 83,146 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+38%since 2020
from 33.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,137
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,735 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,420
+26%since 2020
from $22,593 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
−1%since 2020
from 0.488 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7%
Other services6.7%
Public administration5.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Retail trade0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$625,000
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $958,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,143
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,306 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
82.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.5
−48%since 2020
from 26.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.8%(1,623)
Black10.6%(726)
Hispanic / Latino40.7%(2,778)
Asian24.4%(1,663)
Other0.4%(28)
Diversity Score88.3%(6,021)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(1,463)
Black18.8%(1,167)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(1,620)
Asian30.1%(1,873)
Other1.4%(90)
Diversity Score93.8%(5,826)
Diversity Score
94
+6%since 2020
from 88 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.6 min
+10%since 2020
from 35.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
5.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
65.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
79.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Female
58.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Foreign born
35.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% 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 6,213 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 $46,137 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 $625,000, and the typical rent is about $1,143 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.9% 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 33.9% 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