CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 255
New York · New York County · 5,562 residents · 0.17 sq mi
Notable rankings
#234highest per-capita income in NY#1659 US$110,551#1774highest density in the US32,718/sq miTRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 255 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,315. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $559,100. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $559,100, the poverty rate sits 61% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,562
−10%since 2020
from 6,173 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
32,718 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 36,312 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+12%since 2020
from 35.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$78,315
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $83,358 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$110,551
+131%since 2020
from $47,870 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.626
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.625 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.6%
Public administration18.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Information3.5%
Retail trade2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$559,100
−71%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,569,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,719
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,638 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
84.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
−62%since 2020
from 18.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.9%(1,599)
Black3.4%(208)
Hispanic / Latino54.7%(3,379)
Asian13.2%(815)
Other2.8%(172)
Diversity Score76.7%(4,737)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(1,569)
Black3%(167)
Hispanic / Latino44.1%(2,455)
Asian21.4%(1,190)
Other3.3%(181)
Diversity Score84.7%(4,713)
Diversity Score
85
+10%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.0 min
−4%since 2020
from 32.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
2.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
51.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% 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
83.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
36.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
Female
63.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
Foreign born
43.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% 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 5,562 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 $78,315 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 $559,100, and the typical rent is about $1,719 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 60.9% 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 20.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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