CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 556
New York · Kings County · 3,353 residents · 0.075 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1004highest density in the US44,707/sq mi#1027highest commute in the US46.2 min#467highest high poverty in NY32.1%TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 556 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,485. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $816,600. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $816,600, the poverty rate sits 158% 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 39.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% 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
3,353
−8%since 2020
from 3,657 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
44,707 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 48,760 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+16%since 2020
from 33.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,485
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,359 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,728
+23%since 2020
from $27,486 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
−7%since 2020
from 0.491 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
Other services8.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
Public administration3.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Retail trade2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$816,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $641,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,055
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,632 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
59.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.8
−2%since 2020
from 12.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(2,829)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino9%(328)
Asian9.4%(343)
Other3.8%(140)
Diversity Score47.9%(1,752)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(2,575)
Black3.4%(115)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(95)
Asian10.8%(362)
Other6.1%(206)
Diversity Score49.1%(1,646)
Diversity Score
49
+2%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
46.2 min
+8%since 2020
from 42.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
32.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
51.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
39.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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 3,353 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 $69,485 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 $816,600, and the typical rent is about $2,055 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.2% 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 32.1% 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