CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 236
New York · New York County · 11,042 residents · 0.102 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8highest population in NY#352 US11,042#72highest density in NY#73 US108,255/sq mi#1414highest commute in the US44.8 min#485lowest low income in NY$43,679TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 236 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,679. Population has grown 44% since 2020. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 58% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,042
+44%since 2020
from 7,679 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
108,255 / sq mi
+44%since 2020
from 75,284 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+32%since 2020
from 33.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
202411K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,679
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,653 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,879
+9%since 2020
from $24,745 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
−3%since 2020
from 0.443 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.5%
Finance & insurance12.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
Retail trade6.1%
Wholesale trade6%
Other services5.9%
Public administration4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,175
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $913 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
80.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(136)
Black74.9%(5,749)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(1,436)
Asian0.4%(32)
Other4.2%(326)
Diversity Score50.3%(3,863)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(53)
Black63.9%(7,057)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(3,161)
Asian0.3%(30)
Other6.7%(741)
Diversity Score63.1%(6,971)
Diversity Score
63
+26%since 2020
from 50 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.8 min
+13%since 2020
from 39.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
5.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
78.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
64.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
19.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
Female
58.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
Foreign born
18.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% 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 11,042 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 $43,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,175 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.4% 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 15.5% 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