CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 271
New York · New York County · 7,742 residents · 0.074 sq mi
Notable rankings
#83highest density in NY#84 US104,622/sq mi#107highest population in NY7,742#261highest commute in NY#480 US49.7 minTRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 271 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,595. Population has declined 13% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $704,400. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York County median. Despite a median home value of $704,400, the poverty rate sits 21% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,742
−13%since 2020
from 8,916 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
104,622 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 120,486 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+21%since 2020
from 35.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,595
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,563 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,447
+22%since 2020
from $32,419 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+11%since 2020
from 0.436 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.9%
Information9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8%
Public administration7.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$704,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $388,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,761
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,560 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
89.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
+94%since 2020
from 5.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic31%(2,768)
Black5.3%(474)
Hispanic / Latino60.4%(5,381)
Asian3%(270)
Other0.3%(23)
Diversity Score67%(5,970)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.5%(1,590)
Black8.4%(651)
Hispanic / Latino65.3%(5,057)
Asian3.7%(288)
Other2%(156)
Diversity Score65.3%(5,055)
Diversity Score
65
−2%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
49.7 min
−3%since 2020
from 51.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
2.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
61.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
75.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Female
52.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Foreign born
40.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
59.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% 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 7,742 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 $71,595 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 $704,400, and the typical rent is about $1,761 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.1% 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 15.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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