CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 908
New York · Kings County · 6,230 residents · 0.114 sq mi
Notable rankings
#84lowest low education in NY7.1%#84highest high poverty in NY#946 US49.8%#694highest density in the US54,649/sq mi#258lowest low rent in NY$771TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 908 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,875. Population has grown 15% since 2020. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 49.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
7% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,230
+15%since 2020
from 5,408 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
54,649 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 47,439 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
−9%since 2020
from 35.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,875
+203%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $12,234 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,925
+59%since 2020
from $11,877 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.8%
−15.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
−6%since 2020
from 0.531 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.6%
Finance & insurance5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
Information5.4%
Retail trade4.5%
Public administration4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Wholesale trade0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$771
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $621 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
7.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
92.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−86.7 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
−32.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(98)
Black64%(3,463)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(1,627)
Asian1.9%(102)
Other2.2%(118)
Diversity Score62.3%(3,368)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(109)
Black49.3%(3,069)
Hispanic / Latino39.5%(2,463)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other9.1%(565)
Diversity Score74.1%(4,614)
Diversity Score
74
+19%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
46.9 min
−6%since 2020
from 49.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
1.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
70.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% 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
79.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.6%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
30.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
Female
69.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
Foreign born
15.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% 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 6,230 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 $44,875 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 $771 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.1% 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 49.8% 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