CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 686
New York · Kings County · 1,649 residents · 0.057 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 686 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,646. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $632,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,649
+3%since 2020
from 1,596 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
28,930 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 28,000 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+1%since 2020
from 40.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$112,646
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,563 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,170
+35%since 2020
from $38,654 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+22.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−11%since 2020
from 0.442 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12%
Public administration12%
Retail trade3.9%
Information3.6%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$632,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $388,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,038
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,232 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.8%
+21.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
−2%since 2020
from 5.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(820)
Black34.3%(548)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(110)
Asian7%(112)
Other0.4%(6)
Diversity Score76.1%(1,214)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(578)
Black42.5%(701)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(51)
Asian19.1%(315)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score82.4%(1,358)
Diversity Score
82
+8%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
50.9 min
+1%since 2020
from 50.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
37.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
32.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
Female
59.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
Foreign born
32.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% 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 1,649 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 $112,646 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 $632,700, and the typical rent is about $2,038 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.4% 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 4.3% 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