CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 526
New York · Kings County · 3,938 residents · 0.065 sq mi
Notable rankings
#567highest density in the US60,585/sq mi#307highest WFH in NY30.1%#376highest home value in NY$1,173,800#1195highest commute in the US45.5 minTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 526 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,500. Population has declined 13% since 2020. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,173,800.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,938
−13%since 2020
from 4,521 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
60,585 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 69,554 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
+8%since 2020
from 34.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,933 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,887
+44%since 2020
from $40,764 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
−3%since 2020
from 0.477 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
Other services5.2%
Public administration5.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Retail trade0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,173,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,086,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,155
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,631 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
82.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.8
−16%since 2020
from 15.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(1,821)
Black15.4%(695)
Hispanic / Latino21%(949)
Asian20.8%(941)
Other2.5%(115)
Diversity Score90.8%(4,103)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(1,681)
Black18.5%(729)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(777)
Asian15.4%(608)
Other3.6%(143)
Diversity Score89.9%(3,541)
Diversity Score
90
−1%since 2020
from 91 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.5 min
−5%since 2020
from 47.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
46.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
60.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
Female
50.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
Foreign born
37.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% 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
6.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% 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 3,938 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 $91,500 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 $1,173,800, and the typical rent is about $2,155 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 58.6% 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 6.5% 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