CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 231
New York · New York County · 7,132 residents · 0.071 sq mi
Notable rankings
#106highest density in NY#107 US100,451/sq mi#175highest population in NY7,132#472highest broadband in NY98.1%TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 231 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,949. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Renters pay a median $1,777 per month, above the US median of $1,442. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,132
+6%since 2020
from 6,750 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
100,451 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 95,070 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+3%since 2020
from 36.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,949
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,280 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,466
+13%since 2020
from $33,223 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−13%since 2020
from 0.502 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20%
Public administration10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
Information3.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Retail trade2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$551,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,777
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,359 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
82.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(1,130)
Black37.4%(2,523)
Hispanic / Latino41.6%(2,810)
Asian1.7%(112)
Other2.6%(175)
Diversity Score82.3%(5,552)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.9%(1,345)
Black36%(2,566)
Hispanic / Latino33%(2,353)
Asian3.5%(247)
Other8.7%(621)
Diversity Score89.7%(6,395)
Diversity Score
90
+9%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.7 min
−15%since 2020
from 43.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
10.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
56.6%
−18.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
76.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
62.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
30.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% 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 7,132 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 $69,949 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 $551,300, and the typical rent is about $1,777 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.0% 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 21.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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