CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 508.01
New York · Kings County · 3,910 residents · 0.03 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 508.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Renters pay a median $1,778 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,910
+6%since 2020
from 3,691 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
130,333 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 123,033 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
+2%since 2020
from 32.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,333
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,569 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,696
+7%since 2020
from $28,692 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
−9%since 2020
from 0.489 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.8%
Other services6.8%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Public administration4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Retail trade2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,778
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,453 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
99.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−24.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic13%(481)
Black53.7%(1,983)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(1,022)
Asian4%(148)
Other1.5%(57)
Diversity Score77%(2,841)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.8%(421)
Black50.7%(1,983)
Hispanic / Latino29.2%(1,140)
Asian3.8%(149)
Other5.5%(217)
Diversity Score80.2%(3,136)
Diversity Score
80
+4%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.7 min
−13%since 2020
from 49.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
66.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
79.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
55.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
38.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% 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 3,910 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 $74,333 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 $1,778 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.5% 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 30.8% 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