CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 862
New York · Kings County · 2,626 residents · 0.054 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 862 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,438. Population has declined 7% since 2020. Median home value is $807,700. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
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
2,626
−7%since 2020
from 2,832 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
48,630 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 52,444 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+13%since 2020
from 39.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,438
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,620 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,875
+42%since 2020
from $28,741 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
+24%since 2020
from 0.400 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
Other services4.3%
Retail trade2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Information0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$807,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $568,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,637
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,309 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
70.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
−34.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.0
+31%since 2020
from 12.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(158)
Black85.1%(2,410)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(222)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(42)
Diversity Score33.3%(943)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(38)
Black83.5%(2,193)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(294)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other3.1%(81)
Diversity Score36.1%(948)
Diversity Score
36
+8%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.4 min
−3%since 2020
from 44.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
25.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
63.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% 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
56.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.4%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
Female
59.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.0% in 2020
Foreign born
39.3%
−18.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% 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 2,626 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 $50,438 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 $807,700, and the typical rent is about $1,637 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.3% 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 22.9% 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