CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 277
New York · New York County · 6,441 residents · 0.063 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 277 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,086. Population has declined 3% since 2020. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,441
−3%since 2020
from 6,659 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
102,238 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 105,698 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
Unchangedsince 2020
from 41.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,086
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,525 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,131
+59%since 2020
from $15,804 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−20.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
−5%since 2020
from 0.532 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
Retail trade9.8%
Other services3.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Public administration1.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,221 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.3%(952)
Black6.9%(458)
Hispanic / Latino76.5%(5,097)
Asian1.1%(71)
Other1.2%(81)
Diversity Score48.6%(3,235)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(714)
Black8%(517)
Hispanic / Latino77.1%(4,968)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other3.4%(221)
Diversity Score48.1%(3,101)
Diversity Score
48
−1%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.3 min
−28%since 2020
from 53.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
64.4%
−28.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
80.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
Female
53.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
Foreign born
44.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
62.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% 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 6,441 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 $58,086 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,500 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.7% 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 22.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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New York CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024