CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 172
New York · New York County · 5,630 residents · 0.069 sq mi
Notable rankings
#236highest density in NY#245 US81,594/sq mi#247lowest low income in NY$34,024#268lowest low broadband in NY77.9%TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 172 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,024. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,630
+10%since 2020
from 5,120 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
81,594 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 74,203 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
+14%since 2020
from 31.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$34,024
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,828 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,715
+47%since 2020
from $24,340 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.624
+20%since 2020
from 0.519 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.3%
Information7.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Public administration4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
Construction4%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Retail trade0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,354
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $976 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
98.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
64.6%
+64.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11%(565)
Black34.9%(1,787)
Hispanic / Latino47.9%(2,454)
Asian3.6%(186)
Other2.5%(128)
Diversity Score79.3%(4,060)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.9%(503)
Black30.7%(1,729)
Hispanic / Latino48.9%(2,755)
Asian4.9%(274)
Other6.6%(369)
Diversity Score81.4%(4,586)
Diversity Score
81
+3%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.6 min
−10%since 2020
from 34.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
55.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
87.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Female
50.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Foreign born
18.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% 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 5,630 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 $34,024 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,354 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.7% 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 25.6% 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