CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 178
New York · New York County · 3,786 residents · 0.096 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1283highest density in the US39,438/sq miTRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 178 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,875. Population has declined 12% since 2020. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Renters pay a median $2,058 per month, above the US median of $1,442. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
12% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,786
−12%since 2020
from 4,278 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
39,438 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 44,563 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 35.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,875
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $59,881 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,731
+24%since 2020
from $38,569 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
−1%since 2020
from 0.498 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
Public administration4.9%
Information4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Retail trade0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$441,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,058
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,635 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
87.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.6%(924)
Black23.4%(1,003)
Hispanic / Latino46.5%(1,991)
Asian5.7%(244)
Other2.7%(116)
Diversity Score84.7%(3,624)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.8%(1,166)
Black12%(456)
Hispanic / Latino45.1%(1,706)
Asian10%(379)
Other2.1%(79)
Diversity Score84.6%(3,205)
Diversity Score
85
Unchangedsince 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.9 min
−15%since 2020
from 45.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
5.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
77.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
81.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
Female
53.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
Foreign born
27.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
37.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% 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 3,786 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 $56,875 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 $441,900, and the typical rent is about $2,058 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.5% 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 29.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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