CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 251
New York · New York County · 2,502 residents · 0.062 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 251 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,839. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,502
−10%since 2020
from 2,779 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
40,355 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 44,823 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+11%since 2020
from 37.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,839
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,196 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,985
+34%since 2020
from $17,208 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
+10%since 2020
from 0.455 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.3%
Other services7.8%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
Wholesale trade5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Retail trade2.6%
Public administration2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,239
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,011 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.2%(257)
Black10.8%(299)
Hispanic / Latino74.6%(2,073)
Asian4.1%(115)
Other1.3%(35)
Diversity Score52.7%(1,464)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.2%(230)
Black13.8%(345)
Hispanic / Latino71.5%(1,789)
Asian5.2%(130)
Other0.3%(8)
Diversity Score57.3%(1,434)
Diversity Score
57
+9%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
57.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.9 min
−10%since 2020
from 33.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
11.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
62.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
24.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
78.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Female
46.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Foreign born
47.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
60.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% 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 2,502 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 $37,839 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 $1,239 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.6% 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 29.4% 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