CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 62
New York · Kings County · 2,653 residents · 0.063 sq mi
Notable rankings
#209highest home value in NY#1323 US$1,532,500#1007highest commute in the US46.3 min#1137highest density in the US42,111/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 62 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $1,532,500. Despite a median home value of $1,532,500, the poverty rate sits 38% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,653
+1%since 2020
from 2,625 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
42,111 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 41,667 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+11%since 2020
from 36.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,708 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,769
−2%since 2020
from $45,756 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−22%since 2020
from 0.483 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.6%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
Information7%
Other services6.3%
Public administration6.3%
Retail trade3%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,532,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $852,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,901
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,636 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
71.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.7%
+38.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
18.4
+78%since 2020
from 10.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(1,702)
Black1.6%(43)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(327)
Asian18.4%(484)
Other2.6%(69)
Diversity Score66.1%(1,736)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(1,768)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(591)
Asian6.9%(182)
Other3.8%(101)
Diversity Score62.5%(1,658)
Diversity Score
63
−5%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
46.3 min
−4%since 2020
from 48.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
39.2%
−19.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
50.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
Female
52.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
Foreign born
41.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% 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 2,653 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 $83,500 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 $1,532,500, and the typical rent is about $1,901 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 58.9% 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 17.2% 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