CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 542
New York · Kings County · 4,061 residents · 0.073 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 542 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,481. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $767,500. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kings County median. Despite a median home value of $767,500, the poverty rate sits 95% 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
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,061
−1%since 2020
from 4,096 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
55,630 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 56,110 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
−6%since 2020
from 43.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,481
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,940 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,441
+33%since 2020
from $26,556 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
+4%since 2020
from 0.502 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.6%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
Other services8.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Public administration5.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
Information5.1%
Retail trade2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$767,500
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $887,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,681
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,416 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
81.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.6
−31%since 2020
from 19.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(3,399)
Black1.4%(57)
Hispanic / Latino10%(408)
Asian3.3%(134)
Other2.4%(98)
Diversity Score37.5%(1,534)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(2,413)
Black4.4%(178)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(709)
Asian7.1%(289)
Other11.6%(472)
Diversity Score74.5%(3,025)
Diversity Score
74
+99%since 2020
from 37 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.0 min
+20%since 2020
from 37.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
42.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
49.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Female
44.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Foreign born
49.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% 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 4,061 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 $56,481 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 $767,500, and the typical rent is about $1,681 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.0% 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 24.3% 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