CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 142
New York · New York County · 3,979 residents · 0.069 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 142 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 899 residents. 95% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $2,000,001. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 141% more than the New York County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
95% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,979
−18%since 2020
from 4,878 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
57,667 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 70,696 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.0
+3%since 2020
from 50.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$250,001
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $185,078 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$276,384
+45%since 2020
from $190,985 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.590
−1%since 2020
from 0.593 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services25.5%
Public administration22.3%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Information0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$2,000,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,000,001 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,547 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
36.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
−26%since 2020
from 10.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(3,881)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(328)
Asian11.8%(574)
Other1.7%(83)
Diversity Score43.5%(2,124)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(3,108)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(372)
Asian3.8%(150)
Other8.8%(349)
Diversity Score46.5%(1,850)
Diversity Score
47
+7%since 2020
from 44 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
94.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
59.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.7 min
−9%since 2020
from 23.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
4.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.9%
−22.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
33.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
41.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
91.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
Female
55.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
Foreign born
28.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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 3,979 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 $250,001 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 $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 94.6% 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 6.5% 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