CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 798.02
New York · Kings County · 5,004 residents · 0.041 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 798.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,438. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,926 per month, above the US median of $1,442. Households here earn about 25% more than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,004
−4%since 2020
from 5,197 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
122,049 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 126,756 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+22%since 2020
from 35.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$100,438
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,968 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,603
+36%since 2020
from $48,279 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.434 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food13.6%
Information10.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
Other services6.7%
Retail trade5.2%
Public administration5%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,926
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,703 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
98.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic27%(1,405)
Black49%(2,544)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(694)
Asian7.9%(408)
Other2.8%(146)
Diversity Score82.8%(4,304)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(1,273)
Black52.1%(2,608)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(482)
Asian6.4%(318)
Other6.5%(323)
Diversity Score80.8%(4,042)
Diversity Score
81
−2%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.1 min
+2%since 2020
from 40.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
7.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
56.8%
−21.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
79.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Female
51.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Foreign born
35.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% 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 5,004 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 $100,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,926 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 53.9% 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 12.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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