CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 555
New York · Kings County · 8,974 residents · 0.101 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 555 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $205,860. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,651,800. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 156% more than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
87% 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
8,974
+5%since 2020
from 8,541 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
88,851 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 84,564 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
−7%since 2020
from 34.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$205,860
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $166,622 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$133,476
+25%since 2020
from $106,449 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
89.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
−7%since 2020
from 0.449 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services22.2%
Public administration20.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
Information5.3%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
Retail trade3.1%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Finance & insurance0.3%
Education & health services0.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,651,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,414,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $3,342 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
80.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
−5%since 2020
from 8.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(4,876)
Black1.6%(140)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(1,640)
Asian15%(1,279)
Other7.1%(606)
Diversity Score76.2%(6,507)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(5,152)
Black2%(175)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(1,764)
Asian8%(716)
Other13%(1,167)
Diversity Score76%(6,821)
Diversity Score
76
Unchangedsince 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
86.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.1 min
−4%since 2020
from 35.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
7.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
49.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
65.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
93.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Female
51.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Foreign born
29.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% 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 8,974 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 $205,860 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 $1,651,800, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 86.8% 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 3.2% 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