CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 240
New York · New York County · 2,395 residents · 0.843 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7highest high poverty in NY#129 US69.8%#42lowest low education in NY#1084 US4.8%#231highest commute in NY#427 US50.2 minTRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Population has grown 29% since 2020. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 69.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,395
+29%since 2020
from 1,860 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,841 / sq mi
+29%since 2020
from 2,206 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
Unchangedsince 2020
from 44.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$11,802
+74%since 2020
from $6,794 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Poverty rate
69.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.3%
Retail trade7.4%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
No data for the years selected.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(308)
Black52.2%(970)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(486)
Asian1.9%(36)
Other3.2%(60)
Diversity Score78.9%(1,467)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.7%(327)
Black45.2%(1,082)
Hispanic / Latino34.2%(818)
Asian2.2%(53)
Other4.8%(115)
Diversity Score82.2%(1,969)
Diversity Score
82
+4%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
50.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
70.6%
−22.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
38.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
42.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
84.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
Female
15.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
Foreign born
14.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
English only at home
72.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% 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 2,395 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.8% 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 69.8% 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