CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 531.02
New York · Kings County · 7,846 residents · 0.032 sq mi
Notable rankings
#11lowest young in NY#24 US15.8 yrs#25lowest low broadband in NY#139 US48.3%#295highest high poverty in NY37.4%#359highest rent in NY$2,934TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 531.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,635. Population has grown 30% since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,934 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 15.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $987,900, the poverty rate sits 200% 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 15.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
30% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,846
+30%since 2020
from 6,053 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
245,188 / sq mi
+30%since 2020
from 189,156 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
15.8
+1%since 2020
from 15.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,635
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,085 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,817
+17%since 2020
from $14,377 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−18%since 2020
from 0.467 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
Other services10.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
Public administration3.4%
Retail trade3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
Construction1.3%
Finance & insurance1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$987,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,934
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,897 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
69.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
89.9%
+39.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.9
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(5,762)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(111)
Asian2.1%(127)
Other0.9%(53)
Diversity Score11.6%(704)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(7,634)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(180)
Diversity Score6.6%(518)
Diversity Score
7
−43%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.5 min
−13%since 2020
from 25.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
45.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
54.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
49.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
48.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
10.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% 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 7,846 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 $76,635 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 $987,900, and the typical rent is about $2,934 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.8% 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 37.4% 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