CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 520
New York · Kings County · 3,511 residents · 0.074 sq mi
Notable rankings
#152highest WFH in NY34.4%#230highest home value in NY#1445 US$1,491,700#912highest density in the US47,446/sq mi#1998highest commute in the US43.1 minTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 520 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,102. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $1,491,700. Households here earn about 57% more than the Kings County median. Despite a median home value of $1,491,700, the poverty rate sits 23% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% 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
3,511
−5%since 2020
from 3,708 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
47,446 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 50,108 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+11%since 2020
from 36.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$126,102
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $102,935 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,019
+35%since 2020
from $48,321 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
+10%since 2020
from 0.478 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.1%
Information9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.7%
Other services6%
Public administration5.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Finance & insurance4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,491,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,134,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,654
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,272 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
64.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.8
+7%since 2020
from 11.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(1,491)
Black22.9%(850)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(525)
Asian17.7%(655)
Other5%(187)
Diversity Score91.5%(3,393)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(1,363)
Black19.8%(694)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(398)
Asian20%(702)
Other10.1%(354)
Diversity Score93.4%(3,279)
Diversity Score
93
+2%since 2020
from 91 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.1 min
−5%since 2020
from 45.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
10.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
46.7%
−16.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.4%
+26.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
56.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Female
51.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Foreign born
35.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% 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 3,511 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 $126,102 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 $1,491,700, and the typical rent is about $1,654 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.7% 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 15.3% 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