CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 273
New York · New York County · 7,434 residents · 0.068 sq mi
Notable rankings
#70highest density in NY#71 US109,324/sq mi#95highest WFH in NY37.2%#142highest population in NY7,434#234highest education in NY79.0%TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 273 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,654. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $671,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,434
+5%since 2020
from 7,111 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
109,324 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 104,574 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
−5%since 2020
from 38.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$122,654
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $101,036 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,307
+32%since 2020
from $53,916 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+10%since 2020
from 0.398 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food11%
Information6.4%
Other services3.4%
Finance & insurance3%
Public administration2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Retail trade1.2%
Wholesale trade1%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$671,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $575,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,378
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,945 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
69.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
−4%since 2020
from 5.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(4,777)
Black3.5%(246)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(1,471)
Asian1.3%(93)
Other7.4%(524)
Diversity Score62.4%(4,437)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(5,408)
Black1.9%(144)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(1,304)
Asian2.9%(219)
Other4.8%(359)
Diversity Score54.6%(4,056)
Diversity Score
55
−13%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
79.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 93.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.6 min
−2%since 2020
from 41.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
40.6%
−27.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.2%
+21.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
66.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Female
48.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Foreign born
14.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% 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 7,434 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 $122,654 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 $671,600, and the typical rent is about $2,378 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 79.0% 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 4.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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