CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 794
New York · Kings County · 2,366 residents · 0.086 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 794 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,295. Population has grown 35% since 2020. Median home value is $835,700. Households here earn about 60% more than the Kings County median. Despite a median home value of $835,700, the poverty rate sits 33% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
2,366
+35%since 2020
from 1,758 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
27,512 / sq mi
+35%since 2020
from 20,442 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
−2%since 2020
from 38.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$128,295
+165%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,901 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,439
+79%since 2020
from $27,082 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.6%
+29.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
−6%since 2020
from 0.504 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
Other services5.9%
Public administration5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Education & health services2.9%
Retail trade2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$835,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $609,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,224
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,333 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
53.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−25.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
−57%since 2020
from 15.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(124)
Black67.6%(1,189)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(271)
Asian1.1%(20)
Other8.8%(154)
Diversity Score63.3%(1,112)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(149)
Black51.9%(1,227)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(419)
Asian0.9%(22)
Other23.2%(549)
Diversity Score80.2%(1,898)
Diversity Score
80
+27%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
49.2 min
+24%since 2020
from 39.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
61.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% 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
63.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
36.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
Female
63.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
Foreign born
29.6%
−15.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% 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 2,366 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 $128,295 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 $835,700, and the typical rent is about $2,224 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.3% 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 16.6% 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