CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 39
New York · New York County · 5,699 residents · 0.128 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 39 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $202,542. Population has fallen 20% since 2020, a loss of 1,433 residents. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $2,000,001. Households here earn about 95% more than the New York County median. Despite a median home value of $2,000,001, the poverty rate sits 49% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,699
−20%since 2020
from 7,132 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
44,523 / sq mi
−20%since 2020
from 55,719 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+6%since 2020
from 40.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$202,542
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $208,844 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$271,270
+50%since 2020
from $180,785 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.637
+8%since 2020
from 0.589 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services40.1%
Public administration37.9%
Information4.8%
Wholesale trade4%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Retail trade1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$2,000,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,000,001 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,324
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,138 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
53.8% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
+27.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.9
+3%since 2020
from 9.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(5,396)
Black2.1%(149)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(617)
Asian10.6%(755)
Other3%(215)
Diversity Score50.9%(3,633)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(3,144)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(433)
Asian32.1%(1,828)
Other4.8%(271)
Diversity Score73.1%(4,165)
Diversity Score
73
+43%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.5 min
+20%since 2020
from 25.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
8.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
34.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
50.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Female
48.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Foreign born
23.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% 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 5,699 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 $202,542 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 $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,324 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 72.4% 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 18.6% 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