CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 38
New York · New York County · 7,282 residents · 0.078 sq mi
Notable rankings
#150highest density in NY#151 US93,359/sq mi#157highest population in NY7,282#267highest education in NY77.6%#317highest per-capita income in NY$98,989TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 38 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,220. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 1,604 residents. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,507 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,282
−18%since 2020
from 8,886 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
93,359 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 113,923 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.5
+1%since 2020
from 31.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$78,220
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,190 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$98,989
+43%since 2020
from $69,044 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.585
+6%since 2020
from 0.551 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.9%
Public administration12.4%
Information8.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Wholesale trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,507
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,214 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
13.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
86.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(5,110)
Black12.7%(1,132)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,348)
Asian13.8%(1,224)
Other0.8%(72)
Diversity Score76.4%(6,787)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(4,684)
Black2.4%(174)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(1,066)
Asian15.6%(1,134)
Other3.1%(224)
Diversity Score67.4%(4,907)
Diversity Score
67
−12%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
77.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.1 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 26.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
35.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
28.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
90.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
23.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+20.0 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% 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 7,282 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 $78,220 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 $2,507 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 77.6% 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 17.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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