CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 226
New York · New York County · 5,673 residents · 0.059 sq mi
Notable rankings
#129highest density in NY#130 US96,153/sq miTRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 226 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,559. Population has grown 21% since 2020. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $903,800. Despite a median home value of $903,800, the poverty rate sits 34% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,673
+21%since 2020
from 4,704 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
96,153 / sq mi
+21%since 2020
from 79,729 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+4%since 2020
from 35.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,559
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,333 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,893
+24%since 2020
from $37,687 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
−11%since 2020
from 0.553 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food7%
Other services6.7%
Information6.2%
Retail trade5.6%
Public administration5.3%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$903,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $828,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,886
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,203 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
75.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.4
−34%since 2020
from 15.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.7%(740)
Black47.1%(2,217)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(1,201)
Asian5%(233)
Other6.7%(313)
Diversity Score85.1%(4,005)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(998)
Black39.6%(2,247)
Hispanic / Latino33.7%(1,909)
Asian7.2%(409)
Other1.9%(110)
Diversity Score86.7%(4,917)
Diversity Score
87
+2%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.2 min
+6%since 2020
from 39.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
14.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
50.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
60.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Female
46.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Foreign born
24.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% 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 5,673 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 $86,559 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 $903,800, and the typical rent is about $1,886 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 52.2% 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 16.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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