CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 212
New York · New York County · 5,225 residents · 0.068 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 212 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,702. Population has grown 26% since 2020. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $670,100. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,225
+26%since 2020
from 4,160 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
76,838 / sq mi
+26%since 2020
from 61,176 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
−13%since 2020
from 46.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,702
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,483 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,782
+28%since 2020
from $51,364 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.585
+21%since 2020
from 0.484 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
Information7%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
Other services5.2%
Public administration5.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Retail trade2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$670,100
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $325,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,015
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,696 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
89.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.6
+99%since 2020
from 4.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.8%(367)
Black69.2%(2,880)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(635)
Asian3.1%(127)
Other3.6%(151)
Diversity Score60.9%(2,534)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(768)
Black61.4%(3,209)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(856)
Asian2.7%(140)
Other4.8%(252)
Diversity Score71.4%(3,731)
Diversity Score
71
+17%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.8 min
+4%since 2020
from 39.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
10.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
50.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.8%
+18.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
76.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
Female
59.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
Foreign born
16.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% 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 5,225 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 $69,702 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 $670,100, and the typical rent is about $2,015 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 47.9% 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 20.7% 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