CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 894
New York · Kings County · 3,513 residents · 0.066 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 894 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,513
+8%since 2020
from 3,245 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
53,227 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 49,167 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
+39%since 2020
from 34.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,125
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,880 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,889
+57%since 2020
from $19,676 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.537
+7%since 2020
from 0.500 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
Retail trade12%
Other services6.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Public administration1.6%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,711
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,557 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
66.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(132)
Black83%(2,692)
Hispanic / Latino9%(292)
Asian3.8%(122)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score37.6%(1,219)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(18)
Black78.7%(2,764)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(436)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other7.9%(276)
Diversity Score44.9%(1,578)
Diversity Score
45
+20%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
54.2 min
−9%since 2020
from 59.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
14.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
56.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% 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
60.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
Female
59.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
Foreign born
47.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% 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 3,513 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 $63,125 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 $1,711 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.3% 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 28.8% 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