CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 796.01
New York · Kings County · 3,232 residents · 0.043 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 796.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,629. Population has declined 11% since 2020. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $647,200. Despite a median home value of $647,200, the poverty rate sits 52% 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
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,232
−11%since 2020
from 3,630 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
75,163 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 84,419 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+7%since 2020
from 35.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,629
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,656 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,593
+56%since 2020
from $36,835 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
+16%since 2020
from 0.448 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food15.9%
Other services9.5%
Public administration7.9%
Information3%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Retail trade2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$647,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $612,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,747
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,428 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
14.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
85.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
−18%since 2020
from 9.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(1,022)
Black54.5%(1,977)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(415)
Asian3.7%(136)
Other2.2%(80)
Diversity Score76.1%(2,764)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(1,021)
Black36.6%(1,182)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(575)
Asian4.5%(144)
Other9.6%(310)
Diversity Score90.5%(2,923)
Diversity Score
90
+19%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
49.3 min
+2%since 2020
from 48.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
6.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
51.6%
−20.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.7%
+28.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
79.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.3%
+23.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
Female
57.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
Foreign born
35.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% 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 3,232 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 $81,629 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 $647,200, and the typical rent is about $1,747 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 53.7% 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 19.0% 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