CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 196
New York · New York County · 4,166 residents · 0.068 sq mi
Notable rankings
#100lowest low rent in NY$647#110lowest low broadband in NY#1984 US71.0%#143lowest low income in NY#1657 US$28,069#487highest density in NY#544 US61,265/sq miTRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 196 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,069. Population has declined 3% since 2020. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 73% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,166
−3%since 2020
from 4,297 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
61,265 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 63,191 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
−3%since 2020
from 40.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$28,069
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $18,066 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,012
+21%since 2020
from $24,826 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.596
−9%since 2020
from 0.654 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
Information6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
Other services4.5%
Public administration3.2%
Retail trade3.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$647
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $737 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
99.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.3%(399)
Black37.9%(1,628)
Hispanic / Latino49.9%(2,143)
Asian2.2%(94)
Other0.8%(33)
Diversity Score74.8%(3,215)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.5%(479)
Black25.4%(1,057)
Hispanic / Latino48.9%(2,036)
Asian8.3%(345)
Other6%(249)
Diversity Score84.1%(3,505)
Diversity Score
84
+12%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.1 min
−3%since 2020
from 37.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
10.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
77.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
78.8%
−15.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
Female
47.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
Foreign born
30.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.0%
+19.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
46.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% 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 4,166 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 $28,069 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 $647 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.1% 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 31.7% 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