CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4079
New York · Nassau County · 5,383 residents · 0.748 sq mi
Notable rankings
#42highest rent burden in NY#444 US95.3%#134highest old in NY56.3 yrs#204highest rent in NY#1729 US$3,336TRACT SHAPE · Nassau County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 4079 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,833. Population has declined 11% since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $630,200. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Nassau County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% 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
5,383
−11%since 2020
from 6,082 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,197 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 8,131 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
56.3
+22%since 2020
from 46.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$95,833
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,523 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,900
+22%since 2020
from $45,729 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
−5%since 2020
from 0.458 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
Other services11.5%
Public administration11%
Retail trade6.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Education & health services3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$630,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $533,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,336
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,917 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
95.3%
+39.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
−1%since 2020
from 6.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(4,366)
Black5.8%(355)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(646)
Asian10%(611)
Other1.7%(104)
Diversity Score57.5%(3,494)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(4,051)
Black8.1%(435)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(467)
Asian6.1%(329)
Other1.9%(101)
Diversity Score51.9%(2,796)
Diversity Score
52
−10%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.3 min
−13%since 2020
from 37.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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
21.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
58.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
13.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% 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 5,383 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 $95,833 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 $630,200, and the typical rent is about $3,336 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.8% 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 4.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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