CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 170
New York · New York County · 8,791 residents · 0.071 sq mi
Notable rankings
#36highest density in NY#36 US123,817/sq mi#49highest population in NY#1103 US8,791#179lowest low broadband in NY74.8%#386lowest low income in NY$40,027TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 170 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,027. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the New York County median. Despite a median home value of $817,300, the poverty rate sits 147% 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 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,791
+9%since 2020
from 8,100 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
123,817 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 114,085 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
Unchangedsince 2020
from 40.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$40,027
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,367 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,159
−4%since 2020
from $31,470 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
−3%since 2020
from 0.554 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.2%
Public administration15.4%
Information10.4%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Retail trade1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$817,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,369
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,112 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
9.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
90.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
20.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.1%(734)
Black11.9%(961)
Hispanic / Latino53.3%(4,317)
Asian24.5%(1,983)
Other1.3%(105)
Diversity Score79.2%(6,415)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.9%(608)
Black13%(1,140)
Hispanic / Latino53.4%(4,693)
Asian25.8%(2,264)
Other1%(86)
Diversity Score78.4%(6,890)
Diversity Score
78
−1%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.0 min
−20%since 2020
from 41.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
14.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
59.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
82.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
Female
61.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
Foreign born
40.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% 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 8,791 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 $40,027 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 $817,300, and the typical rent is about $1,369 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.8% 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 30.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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