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Census Tract 968

New York · Kings County · 1,224 residents · 0.058 sq mi
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The short version

Census Tract 968 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2020, a loss of 325 residents. Median home value is $645,800. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% more than the Kings County median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,224
−21%since 2020
from 1,549 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21,103 / sq mi
−21%since 2020
from 26,707 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+38%since 2020
from 33.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
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20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,745 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,970
+42%since 2020
from $28,948 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+11%since 2020
from 0.391 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$645,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $497,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,710
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,632 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 67.4% in 2020
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
29.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
57.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+7%since 2020
from 5.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2020
White, non-Hispanic1%(16)
Black73%(1,131)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(204)
Asian6.9%(107)
Other5.9%(91)
Diversity Score55.2%(854)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(34)
Black50.8%(622)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(322)
Asian10.7%(131)
Other9.4%(115)
Diversity Score81.4%(997)
Diversity Score
81
+48%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.8 min
+17%since 2020
from 43.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
48.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% 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
25.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
50.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
40.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in this census tract?

this census tract has about 1,224 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 $106,250 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 $645,800, and the typical rent is about $1,710 a month.

How educated are people in this census tract?

About 31.7% 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 12.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.

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