CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 78
New York · Kings County · 4,713 residents · 0.053 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 78 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,981. Population has declined 3% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $1,230,000. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $1,230,000, the poverty rate sits 75% 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
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,713
−3%since 2020
from 4,873 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
88,925 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 91,943 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.8
+2%since 2020
from 32.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,981
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,292 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,766
+23%since 2020
from $22,649 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−18%since 2020
from 0.447 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
Wholesale trade7.6%
Other services6.6%
Retail trade6%
Public administration5.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,230,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $775,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,942
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,469 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
73.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.4
+43%since 2020
from 10.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(750)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino75.3%(3,670)
Asian8.5%(414)
Other0.3%(15)
Diversity Score50.2%(2,448)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.3%(675)
Black2.3%(110)
Hispanic / Latino68.5%(3,228)
Asian13%(615)
Other1.8%(85)
Diversity Score61.6%(2,901)
Diversity Score
62
+23%since 2020
from 50 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.5 min
+2%since 2020
from 40.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
12.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
47.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
72.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Female
47.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Foreign born
34.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
60.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.9% 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 4,713 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 $79,981 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 $1,230,000, and the typical rent is about $1,942 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.2% 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 21.8% 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