CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 120
New York · New York County · 3,489 residents · 0.067 sq mi
Notable rankings
#12highest per-capita income in NY#24 US$229,108#84highest home value in NY#644 US$1,915,600#117highest old in NY56.8 yrs#179highest education in NY#1528 US82.1%TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 120 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $192,644. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,915,600. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 85% more than the New York County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% 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
3,489
+12%since 2020
from 3,103 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
52,075 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 46,313 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
56.8
+3%since 2020
from 55.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$192,644
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $184,444 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$229,108
+43%since 2020
from $159,745 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.599
+8%since 2020
from 0.553 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services29%
Public administration21.9%
Information9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Retail trade2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,915,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,659,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,105
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,440 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.9% in 2020
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
28.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+27.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.9
+11%since 2020
from 9.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(2,709)
Black6.3%(195)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(66)
Asian3.4%(107)
Other0.8%(26)
Diversity Score29%(901)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(2,640)
Black2.6%(90)
Hispanic / Latino5%(175)
Asian10.9%(380)
Other5.8%(204)
Diversity Score51.1%(1,784)
Diversity Score
51
+76%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
82.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
44.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.4 min
−8%since 2020
from 26.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
6.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
38.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
7.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
64.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
Female
59.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
Foreign born
29.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% 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 3,489 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 $192,644 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 $1,915,600, and the typical rent is about $3,105 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 82.1% 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 8.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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