CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 638
New York · Kings County · 1,882 residents · 0.054 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1576highest density in the US34,852/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 638 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,188. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $833,500.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
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
1,882
−8%since 2020
from 2,048 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
34,852 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 37,926 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
−10%since 2020
from 42.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,188
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $101,146 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,777
+9%since 2020
from $42,058 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+13%since 2020
from 0.386 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
Finance & insurance10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
Other services8.3%
Public administration8.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Retail trade0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$833,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $659,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,994
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,698 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.1
+56%since 2020
from 6.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(1,309)
Black4.4%(91)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(207)
Asian21%(430)
Other0.5%(11)
Diversity Score66.9%(1,370)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(1,271)
Black6.9%(130)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(92)
Asian20.7%(389)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.8%(1,162)
Diversity Score
62
−8%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.0 min
−19%since 2020
from 49.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Female
49.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Foreign born
31.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% 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 1,882 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 $82,188 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 $833,500, and the typical rent is about $1,994 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.9% 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 6.6% 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