CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 293
New York · New York County · 8,011 residents · 0.061 sq mi
Notable rankings
#27highest density in NY#27 US131,328/sq mi#88highest population in NY#1917 US8,011#288lowest low income in NY$35,987#316lowest low broadband in NY79.2%TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 293 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,987. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 1,548 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 35.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,011
−16%since 2020
from 9,559 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
131,328 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 156,705 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
−3%since 2020
from 34.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,987
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,171 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,915
−6%since 2020
from $22,288 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+16%since 2020
from 0.438 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
Finance & insurance8%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
Transportation & warehousing5%
Retail trade3.8%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Other services1.3%
Public administration1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,662
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,240 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
99.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.7%
+31.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(678)
Black3.2%(302)
Hispanic / Latino87.4%(8,358)
Asian1.2%(112)
Other1.1%(109)
Diversity Score28.6%(2,739)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(354)
Black3.4%(276)
Hispanic / Latino89.1%(7,138)
Asian2.2%(176)
Other0.8%(67)
Diversity Score25.3%(2,027)
Diversity Score
25
−12%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.3 min
−16%since 2020
from 43.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
10.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
62.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% 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
81.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
Female
59.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
Foreign born
49.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
15.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
81.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% 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 8,011 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 $35,987 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 $1,662 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.3% 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 35.8% 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