CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 206
New York · New York County · 3,481 residents · 0.057 sq mi
Notable rankings
#493highest density in NY#550 US61,070/sq miTRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 206 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the New York County median. Despite a median home value of $1,067,700, the poverty rate sits 141% 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
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,481
+2%since 2020
from 3,405 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
61,070 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 59,737 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+7%since 2020
from 37.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,864
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,783 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,542
+80%since 2020
from $28,567 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.620
+21%since 2020
from 0.512 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food9.9%
Other services9.7%
Information4.4%
Finance & insurance4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Public administration3.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Retail trade0.1%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,067,700
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,639
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,191 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
91.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−24.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
21.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.6%(701)
Black52.8%(1,798)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(702)
Asian2.3%(77)
Other3.7%(127)
Diversity Score79.3%(2,700)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.8%(864)
Black44.3%(1,542)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(575)
Asian6.2%(215)
Other8.2%(285)
Diversity Score88%(3,065)
Diversity Score
88
+11%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
51.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.8 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 38.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
3.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
68.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.1%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
82.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
55.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
27.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% 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 3,481 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 $50,864 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 $1,067,700, and the typical rent is about $1,639 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 51.5% 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 30.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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