CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 531.01
New York · Kings County · 3,020 residents · 0.03 sq mi
The short version
Population has grown 21% since 2020. Renters pay a median $2,016 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 16.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 42.5% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $607,500, the poverty rate sits 241% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Younger
median age 16.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,020
+21%since 2020
from 2,487 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
100,667 / sq mi
+21%since 2020
from 82,900 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
16.5
−15%since 2020
from 19.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$27,096
+111%since 2020
from $12,839 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+31.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.560
+5%since 2020
from 0.532 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services26.3%
Public administration20%
Information6.6%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Retail trade4.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$607,500
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,016
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,199 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
68.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−29.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(2,163)
Black1.7%(42)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(282)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.8%(716)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,892)
Black0.9%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2%(59)
Asian1.4%(42)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.3%(311)
Diversity Score
10
−64%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.3 min
−22%since 2020
from 20.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
4.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
88.3%
+28.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
65.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.2%
+27.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
Female
50.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
Foreign born
4.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
56.5%
+32.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
7.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% 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 3,020 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $607,500, and the typical rent is about $2,016 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.3% 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 42.5% 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