CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 20
New York · New York County · 5,048 residents · 0.049 sq mi
Notable rankings
#59lowest low education in NY#1667 US5.8%#149lowest low rent in NY$692#190lowest low income in NY$30,792#352highest high poverty in NY35.5%TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 20 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 70% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,048
+10%since 2020
from 4,606 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
103,020 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 94,000 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
Unchangedsince 2020
from 44.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,792
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $18,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,715
−1%since 2020
from $20,925 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.593
−11%since 2020
from 0.668 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.4%
Education & health services9.8%
Information8.3%
Other services6.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Public administration1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$692
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $491 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(114)
Black16.8%(775)
Hispanic / Latino61.3%(2,824)
Asian16.5%(759)
Other2.9%(134)
Diversity Score70.9%(3,265)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.6%(32)
Black18.7%(946)
Hispanic / Latino58.6%(2,956)
Asian16.4%(830)
Other5.6%(284)
Diversity Score74%(3,734)
Diversity Score
74
+4%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.7 min
−8%since 2020
from 37.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
9.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
40.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
30.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
91.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
23.5%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
Female
54.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
Foreign born
29.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+28.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
36.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
47.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% 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 5,048 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 $30,792 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 $692 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 5.8% 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 35.5% 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