CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 96
New York · Kings County · 6,040 residents · 0.058 sq mi
Notable rankings
#87highest density in NY#88 US104,138/sq mi#497highest population in NY6,040#1839highest commute in the US43.5 minTRACT SHAPE · Kings County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 96 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,664. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $859,200. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $859,200, the poverty rate sits 71% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,040
+3%since 2020
from 5,858 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
104,138 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 101,000 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
−1%since 2020
from 38.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,664
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,614 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,611
+33%since 2020
from $25,360 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+20.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
−7%since 2020
from 0.456 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.5%
Other services7.4%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
Retail trade5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Construction2%
Public administration1.5%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$859,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $922,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,947
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,616 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
63.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.3
−30%since 2020
from 14.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(1,035)
Black1.3%(78)
Hispanic / Latino44.9%(2,629)
Asian34%(1,993)
Other2.1%(123)
Diversity Score81.4%(4,767)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.6%(1,247)
Black1%(59)
Hispanic / Latino42.6%(2,573)
Asian31.5%(1,905)
Other4.2%(256)
Diversity Score84.3%(5,093)
Diversity Score
84
+4%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.5 min
+4%since 2020
from 41.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
10.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
45.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
61.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
Female
52.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
Foreign born
43.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% 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 6,040 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 $83,664 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 $859,200, and the typical rent is about $1,947 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.9% 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 21.3% 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