CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 16
New York · New York County · 7,221 residents · 0.08 sq mi
Notable rankings
#169highest density in NY#171 US90,263/sq mi#102lowest low broadband in NY#1806 US70.4%#164highest population in NY7,221#282lowest low income in NY$35,875TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 16 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,875. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $670,000. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 65% less than the New York County median. Despite a median home value of $670,000, the poverty rate sits 39% 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
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,221
−4%since 2020
from 7,504 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
90,263 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 93,800 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+11%since 2020
from 40.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,875
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,975 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,467
+69%since 2020
from $42,224 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.671
+24%since 2020
from 0.543 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.4%
Public administration10%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
Information4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Retail trade2.3%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$670,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $712,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,261
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,370 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
73.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
63.4%
+38.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
18.7
+60%since 2020
from 11.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.2%(1,517)
Black1.5%(114)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(110)
Asian75.8%(5,687)
Other1%(76)
Diversity Score48%(3,604)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(1,678)
Black1.7%(126)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(114)
Asian70%(5,058)
Other3.4%(245)
Diversity Score56.7%(4,095)
Diversity Score
57
+18%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.9 min
−10%since 2020
from 31.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
35.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
35.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
84.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
50.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
54.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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 7,221 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 $35,875 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 $670,000, and the typical rent is about $1,261 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.0% 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 17.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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