CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 505
New York · Kings County · 4,121 residents · 0.065 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 505 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 34.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,121
+4%since 2020
from 3,964 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
63,400 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 60,985 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
−2%since 2020
from 35.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,200 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,362
+20%since 2020
from $31,890 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
+5%since 2020
from 0.496 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.7%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
Other services11%
Information9.4%
Public administration6.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Retail trade1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,370
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,033 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
9.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
90.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
72.7%
+39.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(839)
Black16.6%(660)
Hispanic / Latino41.4%(1,643)
Asian20%(794)
Other0.7%(28)
Diversity Score89.4%(3,545)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(640)
Black14.4%(593)
Hispanic / Latino53.6%(2,208)
Asian7.1%(293)
Other9.4%(387)
Diversity Score81.8%(3,370)
Diversity Score
82
−9%since 2020
from 89 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.1 min
−6%since 2020
from 39.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
51.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
76.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Female
55.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Foreign born
22.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% 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 4,121 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 $57,500 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 $1,370 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.9% 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 34.4% 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