CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 279
New York · New York County · 9,587 residents · 0.07 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 279 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,596. Population has fallen 20% since 2020, a loss of 2,401 residents. Median home value is $431,900. Households here earn about 34% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,587
−20%since 2020
from 11,988 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
136,957 / sq mi
−20%since 2020
from 171,257 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+13%since 2020
from 34.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
202410K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,596
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,513 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,952
+52%since 2020
from $28,862 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
−12%since 2020
from 0.497 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
Information5.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
Public administration5.3%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Retail trade1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$431,900
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $542,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,741
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,536 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
88.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
−44%since 2020
from 11.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.1%(2,528)
Black2.1%(246)
Hispanic / Latino72.4%(8,685)
Asian1.8%(212)
Other2.6%(317)
Diversity Score53.7%(6,432)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(2,390)
Black2.3%(220)
Hispanic / Latino68.6%(6,579)
Asian1.8%(171)
Other2.4%(227)
Diversity Score58.2%(5,579)
Diversity Score
58
+8%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.0 min
−1%since 2020
from 39.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
6.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
62.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
70.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Female
45.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Foreign born
47.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
29.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
60.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% 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 9,587 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 $68,596 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 $431,900, and the typical rent is about $1,741 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.2% 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 10.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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