CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 545
New York · Kings County · 8,349 residents · 0.065 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 545 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 24.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 34.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,349
+4%since 2020
from 8,035 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
128,446 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 123,615 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
24.4
+11%since 2020
from 21.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,071
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,966 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,666
+22%since 2020
from $12,032 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
−5%since 2020
from 0.482 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.2%
Other services6.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Construction1%
Public administration1%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$528
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $481 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
97.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
63.3%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(5,157)
Black12.9%(1,037)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(1,733)
Asian0.5%(43)
Other0.8%(65)
Diversity Score65.6%(5,271)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.6%(2,971)
Black47.9%(3,996)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(1,289)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other0.9%(72)
Diversity Score77.5%(6,474)
Diversity Score
78
+18%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.1 min
+57%since 2020
from 27.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
6.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
57.4%
+31.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
74.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
22.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Female
61.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Foreign born
14.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.2%
+22.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% 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 8,349 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 $42,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $528 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.7% 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 34.2% 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