CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 214
New York · New York County · 2,953 residents · 0.052 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 214 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,068. Population has declined 6% since 2020. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,953
−6%since 2020
from 3,143 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
56,788 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 60,442 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+17%since 2020
from 42.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,068
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,335 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,553
+16%since 2020
from $52,988 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.547
+14%since 2020
from 0.481 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.2%
Other services6.2%
Public administration5.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Retail trade1.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,515
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,464 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.2%(290)
Black73.5%(2,311)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(365)
Asian3.6%(114)
Other2%(63)
Diversity Score54.5%(1,712)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(323)
Black72.9%(2,152)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(185)
Asian3%(90)
Other6.9%(203)
Diversity Score55.9%(1,651)
Diversity Score
56
+3%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.1 min
+3%since 2020
from 37.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
47.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
80.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
Female
50.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
Foreign born
12.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% 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 2,953 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 $51,068 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 $1,515 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.9% 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 24.5% 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