CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 561
New York · Kings County · 3,698 residents · 0.131 sq mi
Notable rankings
#60highest WFH in NY#1535 US39.8%#145highest home value in NY#1009 US$1,651,000#371highest education in NY72.9%#438highest rent in NY$2,760TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 561 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,651,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 89% more than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% 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
3,698
+4%since 2020
from 3,561 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
28,229 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 27,183 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+11%since 2020
from 33.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$151,875
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $121,923 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$80,155
+12%since 2020
from $71,314 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−12%since 2020
from 0.468 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.1%
Other services6.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Retail trade4.1%
Public administration4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Education & health services2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction1.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,651,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,204,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,760
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,361 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
82.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.9
+10%since 2020
from 9.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(2,548)
Black3.1%(109)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(401)
Asian6.8%(243)
Other7.3%(260)
Diversity Score58.1%(2,067)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(2,459)
Black2.4%(90)
Hispanic / Latino19%(701)
Asian4.4%(161)
Other7.8%(287)
Diversity Score64.2%(2,373)
Diversity Score
64
+11%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.1 min
−11%since 2020
from 39.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
40.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.8%
+20.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
64.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
Female
47.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
Foreign born
23.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% 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 3,698 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 $151,875 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 $1,651,000, and the typical rent is about $2,760 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 72.9% 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 6.1% 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