CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21
New York · New York County · 7,441 residents · 0.092 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 21 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $2,000,001. Poverty is rare here, at 0.9% of residents. Households here earn about 141% more than the New York County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,441
+8%since 2020
from 6,868 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
80,880 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 74,652 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+5%since 2020
from 33.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$250,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $250,001 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$217,297
+30%since 2020
from $166,697 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
+2%since 2020
from 0.495 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services33.7%
Public administration29.7%
Information10.6%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Education & health services1.4%
Retail trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$2,000,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,000,001 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $3,501 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
63.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(4,582)
Black5.2%(359)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(816)
Asian12.6%(863)
Other3.6%(248)
Diversity Score65.1%(4,472)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(5,238)
Black3.2%(236)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(495)
Asian10.5%(783)
Other9.3%(689)
Diversity Score59.9%(4,459)
Diversity Score
60
−8%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
87.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.1 min
+7%since 2020
from 23.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
42.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
72.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Female
55.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Foreign born
19.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% 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 7,441 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 $250,001 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 $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 87.1% 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 0.9% 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