CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 230
New York · New York County · 8,773 residents · 0.067 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 230 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,860. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $479,700. The poverty rate of 48.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 73% 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
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,773
+2%since 2020
from 8,589 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
130,940 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 128,194 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+12%since 2020
from 36.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$27,860
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,225 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,824
−16%since 2020
from $30,654 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.8%
+20.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.564
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.566 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.2%
Information11.5%
Public administration10.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Finance & insurance1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$479,700
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $505,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,308
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $985 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
94.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
17.2
+20%since 2020
from 14.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.6%(655)
Black59.8%(5,137)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(2,414)
Asian2.4%(206)
Other2.1%(177)
Diversity Score69.6%(5,974)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(236)
Black61.6%(5,407)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(1,747)
Asian8.7%(765)
Other7%(618)
Diversity Score70.9%(6,220)
Diversity Score
71
+2%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.8 min
+3%since 2020
from 40.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
1.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
64.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
85.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
Female
54.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
Foreign born
28.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% 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 8,773 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 $27,860 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 $479,700, and the typical rent is about $1,308 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.2% 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 48.8% 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