CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 678
New York · Kings County · 2,569 residents · 0.064 sq mi
Notable rankings
#107highest commute in NY#214 US52.9 min#360highest foreign-born in NY#1405 US54.2%#1234highest density in the US40,141/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 678 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,612. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 553 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $830,700. Despite a median home value of $830,700, the poverty rate sits 53% 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
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,569
−18%since 2020
from 3,122 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
40,141 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 48,781 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+9%since 2020
from 38.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,612
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $97,963 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,289
+28%since 2020
from $29,928 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+34%since 2020
from 0.344 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Information6.5%
Retail trade3.6%
Other services3.4%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Public administration0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$830,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $530,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,654 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
48.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
59.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
+81%since 2020
from 5.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(239)
Black88.8%(2,771)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(43)
Diversity Score25.7%(803)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(48)
Black85%(2,183)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(27)
Asian0%(1)
Other12.1%(310)
Diversity Score32.9%(844)
Diversity Score
33
+28%since 2020
from 26 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
52.9 min
−7%since 2020
from 56.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
58.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
Female
55.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
Foreign born
54.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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 2,569 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 $84,612 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 $830,700, and the typical rent is about $1,800 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.7% 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 19.1% 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