CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 124
New York · New York County · 8,984 residents · 0.066 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 124 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,709. Population has fallen 15% since 2020, a loss of 1,642 residents. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,539,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% 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
8,984
−15%since 2020
from 10,626 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
136,121 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 161,000 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+3%since 2020
from 37.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$120,709
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $133,482 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$140,119
+39%since 2020
from $100,687 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.597
+13%since 2020
from 0.530 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.7%
Public administration11.6%
Finance & insurance5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
Information4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Retail trade1.7%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,539,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,030,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,993
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,555 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
75.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.8
+65%since 2020
from 7.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(7,261)
Black0.6%(68)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(767)
Asian22.2%(2,357)
Other1.6%(173)
Diversity Score59.8%(6,354)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(6,046)
Black2.7%(245)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(737)
Asian17.6%(1,578)
Other4.2%(378)
Diversity Score63.4%(5,694)
Diversity Score
63
+6%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
77.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.5 min
−2%since 2020
from 28.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
48.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
24.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
79.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Female
53.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Foreign born
24.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% 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 8,984 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 $120,709 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 $1,539,100, and the typical rent is about $2,993 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 77.4% 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 5.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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