CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 149
New York · New York County · 6,074 residents · 0.067 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13highest home value in NY#57 US$2,000,001#30highest rent in NY#211 US$3,501#37highest education in NY#273 US90.0%#168highest density in NY#170 US90,657/sq miTRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 149 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $184,896. Population has grown 18% since 2020. 90% 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 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 78% more than the New York County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
90% 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
6,074
+18%since 2020
from 5,156 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
90,657 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 76,955 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
+5%since 2020
from 50.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$184,896
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $150,703 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$152,623
+3%since 2020
from $148,653 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
−6%since 2020
from 0.574 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services27.7%
Public administration22.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
Information2.4%
Retail trade2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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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
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,909 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
67.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.8
−18%since 2020
from 13.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(3,826)
Black1.6%(80)
Hispanic / Latino10%(517)
Asian12.9%(664)
Other1.3%(69)
Diversity Score52.8%(2,722)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(3,854)
Black2.3%(140)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(543)
Asian18.5%(1,121)
Other6.8%(416)
Diversity Score68.8%(4,177)
Diversity Score
69
+30%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
90.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
56.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.7 min
−19%since 2020
from 30.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
5.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
30.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
62.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
Female
56.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
Foreign born
28.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% 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 6,074 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 $184,896 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 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 9.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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