CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 194
New York · New York County · 5,879 residents · 0.068 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 194 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $651,600. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the New York County median. Despite a median home value of $651,600, the poverty rate sits 114% 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
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,879
−2%since 2020
from 5,982 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
86,456 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 87,971 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+4%since 2020
from 35.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,750
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $20,846 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,585
+34%since 2020
from $24,235 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
−22%since 2020
from 0.621 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.9%
Public administration9.7%
Information7.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Retail trade0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$651,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $566,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,378
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $656 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
95.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.2
−48%since 2020
from 27.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 194 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(314)
Black26.6%(1,590)
Hispanic / Latino64.2%(3,843)
Asian2.3%(139)
Other1.6%(96)
Diversity Score64.1%(3,837)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.2%(481)
Black29%(1,702)
Hispanic / Latino55%(3,233)
Asian7.7%(454)
Other0.2%(9)
Diversity Score75.1%(4,417)
Diversity Score
75
+17%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.4 min
−3%since 2020
from 36.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
8.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
47.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
78.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
Female
54.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
Foreign born
21.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper
Places similar to Census Tract 194
Census Tract 505.03
Pop 6,322
Census Tract 73.04
Pop 5,288
Census Tract 504.06
Pop 5,099
Census Tract 518.01
Pop 6,344
Places similar to Census Tract 194Head to head
Compare Census Tract 194 to nearby tracts
CENSUS TRACT 194 VS
Census Tract 130.03
Income$125,515+174%
Home value$665,600+2%
Population3,768−36%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 194 VS
Census Tract 130.04
Income$127,236+178%
Home value$758,800+16%
Population4,238−28%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 194 VS
Census Tract 63.02
Income$109,559+139%
Home value$539,900−17%
Population4,611−22%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 194 VS
Census Tract 62.02
Income$110,755+142%
Home value$574,200−12%
Population4,420−25%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,879 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 $45,750 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 $651,600, and the typical rent is about $1,378 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.4% 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 26.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
Keep going
Explore from here
Containing area
New York CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024