CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 918
New York · Kings County · 2,453 residents · 0.081 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 918 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,942. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $528,700. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kings County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,453
+13%since 2020
from 2,168 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
30,284 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 26,765 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
−4%since 2020
from 42.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,942
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,786 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,644
+6%since 2020
from $28,777 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
−6%since 2020
from 0.578 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.5%
Professional, scientific, technical19.5%
Information5.3%
Other services5.3%
Public administration5.3%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Retail trade2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$528,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $340,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $572 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
66.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.5
+7%since 2020
from 10.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1%(21)
Black58.4%(1,267)
Hispanic / Latino40.6%(880)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.7%(1,338)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(114)
Black51.2%(1,256)
Hispanic / Latino41.8%(1,026)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(57)
Diversity Score70%(1,718)
Diversity Score
70
+13%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.7 min
−9%since 2020
from 42.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
46.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
63.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
21.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Female
60.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Foreign born
34.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
34.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% 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 2,453 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 $45,942 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 $528,700, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.2% 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 26.6% 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