CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 227
New York · New York County · 5,887 residents · 0.058 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 227 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,574. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $700,300. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the New York County median. Despite a median home value of $700,300, the poverty rate sits 63% 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
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,887
+11%since 2020
from 5,321 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
101,500 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 91,741 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+9%since 2020
from 38.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,574
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,566 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,990
+4%since 2020
from $40,491 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
−5%since 2020
from 0.514 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.9%
Public administration9.4%
Information5.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
Construction2.1%
Retail trade0.8%
Finance & insurance0.6%
Education & health services0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$700,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $512,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,791
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,540 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
75.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.0
+35%since 2020
from 8.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(1,040)
Black38%(2,021)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(1,563)
Asian5.2%(277)
Other7.9%(420)
Diversity Score90.3%(4,804)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.1%(1,127)
Black28.9%(1,702)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(1,778)
Asian4.6%(270)
Other17.2%(1,010)
Diversity Score94.6%(5,571)
Diversity Score
95
+5%since 2020
from 90 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.3 min
−11%since 2020
from 38.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
48.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.0%
+28.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
79.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
Female
52.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
Foreign born
29.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% 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 5,887 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 $63,574 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 $700,300, and the typical rent is about $1,791 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.0% 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 20.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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