CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 243.02
New York · New York County · 7,627 residents · 0.082 sq mi
Notable rankings
#153highest density in NY#154 US93,012/sq mi#77lowest low income in NY#846 US$23,574#121highest population in NY7,627#174lowest low rent in NY$718TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 243.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,574. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 41.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 77% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,627
+6%since 2020
from 7,225 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
93,012 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 88,110 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
Unchangedsince 2020
from 33.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$23,574
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,506 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,682
+26%since 2020
from $13,215 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+7%since 2020
from 0.480 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18%
Professional, scientific, technical18%
Information10.3%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Other services1.8%
Public administration1.8%
Retail trade0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$718
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $620 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
−17.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(129)
Black41%(2,959)
Hispanic / Latino52.5%(3,791)
Asian2.2%(158)
Other2.6%(188)
Diversity Score69.4%(5,017)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(172)
Black45.3%(3,457)
Hispanic / Latino44.8%(3,415)
Asian1.5%(112)
Other6.2%(471)
Diversity Score73.7%(5,621)
Diversity Score
74
+6%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.5 min
−1%since 2020
from 41.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
59.3%
−16.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% 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
81.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
22.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
Female
56.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
Foreign born
22.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% 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 7,627 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 $23,574 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 $718 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.9% 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 41.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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