CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 74
New York · Kings County · 5,478 residents · 0.055 sq mi
Notable rankings
#114highest density in NY#115 US99,600/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 74 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,454. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $1,081,600. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $1,081,600, the poverty rate sits 66% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
5,478
+3%since 2020
from 5,328 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
99,600 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 96,873 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
+4%since 2020
from 34.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,454
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,296 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,909
+23%since 2020
from $20,315 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
−16%since 2020
from 0.445 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
Wholesale trade12.2%
Finance & insurance11.3%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
Retail trade3.8%
Other services2%
Public administration1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,081,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $885,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,691
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,646 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
80.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
−22.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.7
−6%since 2020
from 15.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(457)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino60.4%(3,216)
Asian30.6%(1,630)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score66.8%(3,561)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(323)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino61.4%(3,363)
Asian28.9%(1,583)
Other3.8%(209)
Diversity Score66.8%(3,661)
Diversity Score
67
Unchangedsince 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.6 min
−16%since 2020
from 46.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
10.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
56.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
67.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
48.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
48.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
16.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
56.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% 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 5,478 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 $73,454 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 $1,081,600, and the typical rent is about $1,691 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.7% 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 20.7% 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