CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 492
New York · Kings County · 3,115 residents · 0.064 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 492 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,269. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $819,100. Households here earn about 29% more than the Kings County median. Despite a median home value of $819,100, the poverty rate sits 37% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% 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
3,115
−4%since 2020
from 3,240 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
48,672 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 50,625 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
+14%since 2020
from 34.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$103,269
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,063 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,714
+52%since 2020
from $39,819 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+23.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.549
−7%since 2020
from 0.593 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
Other services5.7%
Public administration5.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Wholesale trade4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$819,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $629,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,769
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,621 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
61.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
−19%since 2020
from 9.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(1,940)
Black10.4%(337)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(244)
Asian20.1%(651)
Other2.1%(68)
Diversity Score73%(2,366)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(1,007)
Black13.2%(412)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(948)
Asian19.6%(611)
Other4.4%(137)
Diversity Score93.1%(2,901)
Diversity Score
93
+28%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.2 min
−4%since 2020
from 45.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
21.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
41.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
43.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
Female
52.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
Foreign born
33.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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 3,115 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 $103,269 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 $819,100, and the typical rent is about $1,769 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 52.1% 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 17.0% 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