CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 872
New York · Kings County · 3,127 residents · 0.057 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 872 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,650. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $778,000. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $778,000, the poverty rate sits 115% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,127
+10%since 2020
from 2,836 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
54,860 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 49,754 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+19%since 2020
from 33.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,650
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,906 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,875
+42%since 2020
from $26,055 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+19%since 2020
from 0.427 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.6%
Finance & insurance8.4%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
Public administration6.7%
Information5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$778,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $491,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,829
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,569 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
49.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.5
+31%since 2020
from 8.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(308)
Black79.7%(2,260)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(164)
Asian3.7%(104)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.6%(1,235)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(176)
Black74.7%(2,337)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(48)
Asian3.7%(115)
Other14.4%(451)
Diversity Score52%(1,626)
Diversity Score
52
+19%since 2020
from 44 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
50.1 min
+18%since 2020
from 42.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
38.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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
33.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
Female
54.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
Foreign born
43.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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 3,127 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 $67,650 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 $778,000, and the typical rent is about $1,829 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.9% 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 26.8% 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