CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 495
New York · Kings County · 3,284 residents · 0.05 sq mi
Notable rankings
#84highest WFH in NY37.9%#400highest density in NY#438 US65,680/sq mi#183highest home value in NY#1201 US$1,576,500#374highest rent in NY$2,902TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 495 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,250. Population has grown 28% since 2020. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $1,576,500. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 76% more than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,284
+28%since 2020
from 2,558 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
65,680 / sq mi
+28%since 2020
from 51,160 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
+10%since 2020
from 31.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$141,250
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $93,922 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,567
+43%since 2020
from $56,918 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
+2%since 2020
from 0.437 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food12.7%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
Information8.6%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Other services3.5%
Retail trade3.3%
Public administration2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,576,500
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $807,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,902
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,287 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
82.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
61.3%
+27.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.2
+30%since 2020
from 8.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(1,523)
Black7.2%(184)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(581)
Asian8.6%(220)
Other2%(50)
Diversity Score72.6%(1,858)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(1,793)
Black3.7%(122)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(1,055)
Asian5.7%(186)
Other3.9%(128)
Diversity Score74.1%(2,433)
Diversity Score
74
+2%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
70.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.2 min
+6%since 2020
from 35.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
37.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
74.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
86.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Female
56.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Foreign born
28.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% 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 3,284 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 $141,250 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 $1,576,500, and the typical rent is about $2,902 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 70.0% 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 9.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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