CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 228
New York · New York County · 5,713 residents · 0.07 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 228 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,413. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $801,700. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,713
−6%since 2020
from 6,106 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
81,614 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 87,229 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+12%since 2020
from 36.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,413
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,784 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,593
+2%since 2020
from $52,756 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.583
−1%since 2020
from 0.589 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.7%
Retail trade8.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
Public administration5.3%
Information3.5%
Finance & insurance0.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
Wholesale trade0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$801,700
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $905,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,411
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,270 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
68.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.6
+2%since 2020
from 12.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(841)
Black64.6%(3,942)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(800)
Asian4%(244)
Other4.6%(279)
Diversity Score67.9%(4,147)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(910)
Black53.6%(3,064)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(1,272)
Asian3.1%(178)
Other5.1%(289)
Diversity Score79.2%(4,527)
Diversity Score
79
+17%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.8 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 37.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
9.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
50.2%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
71.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 73.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
Female
47.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
Foreign born
22.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.7%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% 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 5,713 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 $63,413 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 $801,700, and the typical rent is about $1,411 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 47.5% 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 24.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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