CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 229
New York · New York County · 7,702 residents · 0.081 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 229 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,346. Population has fallen 15% since 2020, a loss of 1,373 residents. Median home value is $625,000. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the New York County median. Despite a median home value of $625,000, the poverty rate sits 146% 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
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,702
−15%since 2020
from 9,075 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
95,086 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 112,037 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+3%since 2020
from 35.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,346
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,442 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,511
+32%since 2020
from $29,212 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
+8%since 2020
from 0.513 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.8%
Public administration5.6%
Information4.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
Retail trade2.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$625,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $603,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,729
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,601 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
89.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.4
−7%since 2020
from 11.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(1,659)
Black19.1%(1,730)
Hispanic / Latino57.8%(5,245)
Asian2.3%(212)
Other2.5%(229)
Diversity Score74.4%(6,750)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.3%(1,179)
Black15.4%(1,183)
Hispanic / Latino61.6%(4,742)
Asian3.5%(272)
Other4.2%(326)
Diversity Score71.4%(5,496)
Diversity Score
71
−4%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.1 min
+1%since 2020
from 37.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
57.6%
−19.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
77.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
Female
45.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
Foreign born
40.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
52.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% 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 7,702 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 $60,346 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 $625,000, and the typical rent is about $1,729 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.8% 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 30.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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