CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 241
New York · New York County · 7,915 residents · 0.069 sq mi
Notable rankings
#56highest density in NY#57 US114,710/sq mi#93highest population in NY7,915#1263highest commute in the US45.3 minTRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 241 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,500. Population has declined 3% since 2020. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,915
−3%since 2020
from 8,177 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
114,710 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 118,507 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+5%since 2020
from 41.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,829 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,138
+18%since 2020
from $34,864 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
+10%since 2020
from 0.478 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
Arts, entertainment, food9.4%
Other services6.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Public administration2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Retail trade0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,411
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,190 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
82.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(1,520)
Black20.2%(1,655)
Hispanic / Latino56%(4,580)
Asian2.5%(203)
Other2.7%(219)
Diversity Score76.2%(6,229)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(1,287)
Black21.3%(1,688)
Hispanic / Latino54.7%(4,326)
Asian2.4%(190)
Other5.4%(424)
Diversity Score78.2%(6,193)
Diversity Score
78
+3%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.3 min
+10%since 2020
from 41.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
8.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
64.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
78.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
53.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
48.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
48.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% 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 7,915 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 $59,500 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 $1,411 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.4% 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 21.2% 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