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Census Tract 283

New York · New York County · 8,040 residents · 0.058 sq mi
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Census Tract 283 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,803. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the New York County median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,040
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8,026 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
138,621 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 138,379 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+10%since 2020
from 42.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
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20248K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,803
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,625 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,776
+28%since 2020
from $30,236 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+14%since 2020
from 0.429 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,629
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,353 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
71.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2020
White, non-Hispanic15.3%(1,225)
Black3.8%(303)
Hispanic / Latino75.1%(6,025)
Asian5%(403)
Other0.9%(70)
Diversity Score51.1%(4,105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18%(1,447)
Black3.9%(311)
Hispanic / Latino71.1%(5,718)
Asian3.2%(258)
Other3.8%(306)
Diversity Score57.2%(4,601)
Diversity Score
57
+12%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.2 min
−1%since 2020
from 41.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
57.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
66.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
56.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
59.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
24.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
63.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in this census tract?

this census tract has about 8,040 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 $64,803 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 $113,900, and the typical rent is about $1,629 a month.

How educated are people in this census tract?

About 42.6% 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 16.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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