CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 259
New York · New York County · 4,790 residents · 0.029 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 259 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,429. Population has grown 32% since 2020. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $670,000. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $670,000, the poverty rate sits 28% 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
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,790
+32%since 2020
from 3,642 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
165,172 / sq mi
+32%since 2020
from 125,586 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
−15%since 2020
from 40.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,429
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $73,723 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,877
+11%since 2020
from $49,473 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
+13%since 2020
from 0.462 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
Public administration6.1%
Information4.3%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Retail trade0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$670,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $653,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,363
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,133 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
61.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
−5%since 2020
from 8.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.1%(697)
Black40.5%(1,476)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(1,060)
Asian6.2%(226)
Other5%(183)
Diversity Score88.5%(3,223)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(892)
Black27.3%(1,306)
Hispanic / Latino43.9%(2,104)
Asian3.9%(186)
Other6.3%(302)
Diversity Score86.6%(4,147)
Diversity Score
87
−2%since 2020
from 89 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.7 min
−5%since 2020
from 38.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
7.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
64.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
71.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Female
51.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Foreign born
37.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% 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 4,790 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 $79,429 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 $670,000, and the typical rent is about $1,363 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 49.1% 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 15.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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