CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 906
New York · Kings County · 4,344 residents · 0.076 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 906 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,908. Population has grown 31% since 2020. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 47.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,344
+31%since 2020
from 3,311 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
57,158 / sq mi
+31%since 2020
from 43,566 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.4
−1%since 2020
from 29.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$27,908
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $16,619 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,688
−24%since 2020
from $16,740 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
−23%since 2020
from 0.590 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
Other services9.3%
Wholesale trade6.3%
Retail trade3.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$646
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $602 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
99.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(30)
Black65.4%(2,167)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(1,018)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(96)
Diversity Score59.5%(1,971)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.2%(8)
Black75.5%(3,279)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(898)
Asian0.9%(38)
Other2.8%(121)
Diversity Score48.3%(2,099)
Diversity Score
48
−19%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.0 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 44.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
11.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
75.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% 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
90.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
28.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
36.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
Female
63.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
Foreign born
11.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% 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 4,344 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 $27,908 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 $646 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 3.8% 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 47.6% 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