CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 516.01
New York · Kings County · 4,936 residents · 0.045 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 516.01 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,304. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $1,066,700. Despite a median home value of $1,066,700, the poverty rate sits 40% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,936
−4%since 2020
from 5,123 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
109,689 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 113,844 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+19%since 2020
from 30.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,304
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,407 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,655
+26%since 2020
from $25,969 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+9%since 2020
from 0.385 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
Finance & insurance8.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
Retail trade6.1%
Other services5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Public administration2.3%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,066,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $944,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,645
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,470 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
91.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.8
−10%since 2020
from 16.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(529)
Black62.4%(3,195)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(1,116)
Asian1.9%(98)
Other3.6%(185)
Diversity Score68.9%(3,530)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(602)
Black54.3%(2,678)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(911)
Asian9.8%(482)
Other5.3%(263)
Diversity Score80.5%(3,976)
Diversity Score
81
+17%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
50.1 min
+7%since 2020
from 46.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
17.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
57.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
58.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
Female
54.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
Foreign born
46.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% 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 4,936 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 $72,304 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 $1,066,700, and the typical rent is about $1,645 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.4% 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 17.5% 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