CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 156.02
New York · New York County · 2,244 residents · 0.042 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 156.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,147. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,095,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York County median. Despite a median home value of $1,095,800, the poverty rate sits 43% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,244
−2%since 2020
from 2,282 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
53,429 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 54,333 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
−3%since 2020
from 40.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,147
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $75,125 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$91,403
+39%since 2020
from $65,661 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.591
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.594 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
Other services8.1%
Public administration6.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Retail trade0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,095,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $996,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,226
+153%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $725 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
9.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
90.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.8%
+43.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.6
+10%since 2020
from 13.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic19%(433)
Black20.4%(465)
Hispanic / Latino44%(1,003)
Asian15.2%(346)
Other1.5%(35)
Diversity Score88.3%(2,014)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(733)
Black12.6%(283)
Hispanic / Latino33.4%(750)
Asian18.1%(407)
Other3.2%(71)
Diversity Score91.5%(2,053)
Diversity Score
91
+4%since 2020
from 88 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.1 min
+11%since 2020
from 29.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
57.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
87.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
Female
53.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
Foreign born
29.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.5%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% 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 2,244 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 $75,147 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 $1,095,800, and the typical rent is about $2,226 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 59.2% 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 17.8% 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