CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 896
New York · Kings County · 3,956 residents · 0.058 sq mi
The short version
Population has grown 30% since 2020. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 38.3% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,956
+30%since 2020
from 3,041 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
68,207 / sq mi
+30%since 2020
from 52,431 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
−7%since 2020
from 49.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$23,412
+8%since 2020
from $21,591 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+32.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−18%since 2020
from 0.531 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.2%
Finance & insurance8.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
Information4.1%
Retail trade1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$9,999
−99%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $567,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,373
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,079 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
91.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
−21.2 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(14)
Black73%(2,219)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(545)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other8.1%(245)
Diversity Score53.6%(1,630)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(44)
Black67.5%(2,670)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(581)
Asian0.7%(27)
Other16%(634)
Diversity Score62.1%(2,458)
Diversity Score
62
+16%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.4 min
−13%since 2020
from 47.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
7.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
75.6%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% 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
67.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
57.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Female
42.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Foreign born
52.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% 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 3,956 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $9,999, and the typical rent is about $1,373 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.5% 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 38.3% 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