CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 118
New York · New York County · 9,264 residents · 0.068 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 118 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,332. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 90% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,165,100. Households here earn about 34% more than the New York County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
90% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,264
+2%since 2020
from 9,054 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
136,235 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 133,147 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+12%since 2020
from 39.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$139,332
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $147,434 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$136,575
−10%since 2020
from $151,099 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
+3%since 2020
from 0.543 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services24.8%
Public administration14.8%
Arts, entertainment, food8.1%
Information6.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
Education & health services3.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,165,100
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,225,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,827
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,494 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
56.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
+1%since 2020
from 8.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(6,585)
Black0.4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(575)
Asian20.4%(1,843)
Other0.2%(18)
Diversity Score53.2%(4,816)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(7,661)
Black0.4%(36)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(455)
Asian9.1%(847)
Other2.9%(265)
Diversity Score38.1%(3,526)
Diversity Score
38
−28%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
90.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.5 min
−4%since 2020
from 27.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
1.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
28.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.8%
+23.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
26.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
65.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
82.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Female
56.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Foreign born
23.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% 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 9,264 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 $139,332 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 $1,165,100, and the typical rent is about $2,827 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 90.0% 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 7.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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New York CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024