CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 168
New York · New York County · 5,041 residents · 0.077 sq mi
Notable rankings
#20highest home value in NY#110 US$2,000,001#405highest density in NY#444 US65,468/sq mi#357lowest low income in NY$38,833#382highest high poverty in NY34.3%TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 168 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $2,000,001. The poverty rate of 34.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the New York County median. Despite a median home value of $2,000,001, the poverty rate sits 176% 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 39.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% 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
5,041
−3%since 2020
from 5,189 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
65,468 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 67,390 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
−2%since 2020
from 40.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$38,833
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,222 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,092
−2%since 2020
from $40,997 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.697
−8%since 2020
from 0.758 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.7%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
Information10.4%
Other services6.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
Public administration3.1%
Wholesale trade0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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
$840
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $635 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
94.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
51.5
−30%since 2020
from 73.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(802)
Black34.6%(1,796)
Hispanic / Latino38.8%(2,013)
Asian6.8%(355)
Other4.3%(223)
Diversity Score87.4%(4,536)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(926)
Black34.3%(1,730)
Hispanic / Latino41.3%(2,080)
Asian3.8%(190)
Other2.3%(115)
Diversity Score84.5%(4,261)
Diversity Score
85
−3%since 2020
from 87 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.7 min
−22%since 2020
from 44.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
4.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
64.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
89.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
59.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
18.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% 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 5,041 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 $38,833 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 $840 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.2% 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 34.3% 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