CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 553
New York · Kings County · 3,605 residents · 0.06 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 553 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,083. Population has grown 23% since 2020. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,339,300. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 80% more than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,605
+23%since 2020
from 2,942 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
60,083 / sq mi
+23%since 2020
from 49,033 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
+3%since 2020
from 32.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$144,083
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $114,306 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$92,244
+46%since 2020
from $62,980 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
−2%since 2020
from 0.482 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.8%
Public administration14.8%
Information9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.1%
Retail trade4.4%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Finance & insurance0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,339,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,016,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,827
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,230 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
14.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
85.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
+4%since 2020
from 8.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(1,787)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(927)
Asian3.9%(115)
Other3.7%(109)
Diversity Score66.1%(1,945)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52%(1,875)
Black1.9%(70)
Hispanic / Latino34.1%(1,229)
Asian7.1%(257)
Other4.8%(174)
Diversity Score75.7%(2,728)
Diversity Score
76
+14%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.7 min
−5%since 2020
from 28.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
8.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
50.5%
−15.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.9%
+22.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
63.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Female
46.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Foreign born
30.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% 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 3,605 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 $144,083 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 $1,339,300, and the typical rent is about $2,827 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 69.9% 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 21.0% 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