CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 544
New York · Kings County · 3,544 residents · 0.073 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 544 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $695,700. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kings County median. Despite a median home value of $695,700, the poverty rate sits 25% 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
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,544
−1%since 2020
from 3,590 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
48,548 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 49,178 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
−9%since 2020
from 42.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$55,938
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,294
+9%since 2020
from $29,561 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+11%since 2020
from 0.435 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.1%
Public administration10%
Finance & insurance7.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
Information5.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Retail trade0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$695,700
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $752,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,854
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,496 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
73.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.4
+8%since 2020
from 11.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(2,689)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(192)
Asian18.9%(678)
Other0.9%(31)
Diversity Score50%(1,797)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(2,839)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian19%(675)
Other0.6%(20)
Diversity Score40.2%(1,426)
Diversity Score
40
−20%since 2020
from 50 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.8 min
+16%since 2020
from 37.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Female
54.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Foreign born
42.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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 3,544 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 $55,938 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 $695,700, and the typical rent is about $1,854 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 61.3% 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 15.6% 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