CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 549
New York · Kings County · 4,530 residents · 0.075 sq mi
Notable rankings
#182highest rent in NY#1509 US$3,440#570highest density in the US60,400/sq mi#266highest household income in NY$183,091#272highest WFH in NY30.9%TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 549 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $183,091. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,191,900. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 128% more than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,530
+2%since 2020
from 4,434 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
60,400 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 59,120 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.4
+6%since 2020
from 29.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$183,091
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $121,484 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$103,024
+59%since 2020
from $64,675 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
+16%since 2020
from 0.452 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.3%
Public administration14.3%
Information13.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
Retail trade4.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,191,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,194,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,440
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $3,178 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
13.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
86.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
−34%since 2020
from 9.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(3,029)
Black0.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(1,042)
Asian4.8%(212)
Other2.8%(126)
Diversity Score59.4%(2,633)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(3,177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(749)
Asian6.7%(302)
Other6.7%(302)
Diversity Score59%(2,672)
Diversity Score
59
−1%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
67.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.6 min
+5%since 2020
from 32.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
10.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
36.8%
−19.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
71.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
86.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Female
51.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Foreign born
17.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% 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 4,530 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 $183,091 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 $1,191,900, and the typical rent is about $3,440 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 67.3% 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 15.5% 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