CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 517
New York · Kings County · 3,087 residents · 0.072 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 517 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $234,444. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,872,100. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 192% more than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,087
+15%since 2020
from 2,691 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
42,875 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 37,375 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
+2%since 2020
from 32.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$234,444
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $162,060 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$129,501
+30%since 2020
from $99,666 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+1%since 2020
from 0.391 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.2%
Arts, entertainment, food14.5%
Information14.1%
Public administration12.5%
Retail trade10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
Finance & insurance1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,872,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,385,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,755 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
75.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
−7%since 2020
from 8.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(1,745)
Black1.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(472)
Asian8.2%(220)
Other8%(214)
Diversity Score66.9%(1,801)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(1,793)
Black2.8%(86)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(535)
Asian7.5%(231)
Other14.3%(442)
Diversity Score75.7%(2,337)
Diversity Score
76
+13%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
77.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.3 min
+3%since 2020
from 29.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
9.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
42.1%
−21.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.6%
+29.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
49.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
87.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
55.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
24.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% 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 3,087 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 $234,444 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 $1,872,100, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 77.5% 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 6.0% 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