CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 269
New York · New York County · 7,601 residents · 0.068 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 269 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,389. Population has fallen 21% since 2020, a loss of 1,985 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $590,200. Households here earn about 50% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,601
−21%since 2020
from 9,586 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
111,779 / sq mi
−21%since 2020
from 140,971 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+2%since 2020
from 37.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,389
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,899 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,711
+37%since 2020
from $20,261 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+23%since 2020
from 0.399 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
Information5.1%
Other services3.2%
Retail trade2%
Public administration1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$590,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $360,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,347
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,235 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
9.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
90.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.3
+69%since 2020
from 6.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.8%(553)
Black3.8%(364)
Hispanic / Latino86.9%(8,328)
Asian2.1%(199)
Other1.5%(142)
Diversity Score30%(2,874)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(747)
Black1.6%(120)
Hispanic / Latino84.2%(6,401)
Asian1.8%(136)
Other2.6%(197)
Diversity Score35%(2,660)
Diversity Score
35
+17%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.8%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.2 min
−12%since 2020
from 37.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
62.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
72.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
Female
46.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
Foreign born
49.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
21.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
72.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% 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 7,601 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 $52,389 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 $590,200, and the typical rent is about $1,347 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.5% 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 14.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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