CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 237
New York · New York County · 6,677 residents · 0.105 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 237 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,404. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $392,300. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,677
+4%since 2020
from 6,439 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
63,590 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 61,324 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
+4%since 2020
from 34.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,404
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,164 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,037
+37%since 2020
from $26,983 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
+19%since 2020
from 0.427 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
Finance & insurance11.3%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Other services4.5%
Public administration3.7%
Retail trade3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Education & health services1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$392,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $263,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,882
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,375 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
14.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
86.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+36%since 2020
from 4.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.7%(1,203)
Black23.6%(1,522)
Hispanic / Latino47.6%(3,068)
Asian2.1%(136)
Other7.9%(510)
Diversity Score84.4%(5,437)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(1,465)
Black28%(1,871)
Hispanic / Latino41.4%(2,765)
Asian3.4%(226)
Other5.2%(350)
Diversity Score87.2%(5,825)
Diversity Score
87
+3%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.1 min
−15%since 2020
from 42.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
8.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
59.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
82.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Female
45.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Foreign born
38.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% 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 6,677 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 $60,404 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 $392,300, and the typical rent is about $1,882 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.2% 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 29.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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