CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 493.02
New York · Kings County · 4,714 residents · 0.062 sq mi
Notable rankings
#283highest density in NY#298 US76,032/sq mi#373highest WFH in NY28.5%#460highest high poverty in NY32.3%TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 493.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,423. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,007 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,714
−6%since 2020
from 5,004 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
76,032 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 80,710 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
+2%since 2020
from 32.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,423
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,931 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,145
+79%since 2020
from $31,859 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
−7%since 2020
from 0.536 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.8%
Public administration11.3%
Arts, entertainment, food10.8%
Information9.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Wholesale trade2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,007
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,103 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
97.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.7%(1,136)
Black8.5%(427)
Hispanic / Latino58%(2,901)
Asian5.6%(281)
Other5.2%(259)
Diversity Score74.9%(3,748)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(1,331)
Black4.9%(231)
Hispanic / Latino54.4%(2,566)
Asian7.3%(342)
Other5.2%(244)
Diversity Score76.7%(3,616)
Diversity Score
77
+2%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.0 min
−3%since 2020
from 37.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
4.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
59.5%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.5%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
82.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
Female
50.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
Foreign born
19.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% 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 4,714 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 $82,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $2,007 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 49.9% 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 32.3% 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