CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 49
New York · New York County · 4,203 residents · 0.08 sq mi
Notable rankings
#29highest home value in NY#198 US$2,000,001#55highest education in NY#439 US88.3%#133highest per-capita income in NY#604 US$137,116#239highest WFH in NY31.6%TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 49 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,967. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $2,000,001. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% more than the New York County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% 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
4,203
−7%since 2020
from 4,512 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
52,538 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 56,400 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+10%since 2020
from 41.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$146,967
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $113,871 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$137,116
−3%since 2020
from $142,064 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
−14%since 2020
from 0.614 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.7%
Public administration17.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
Information4.7%
Retail trade4.6%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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
$2,976
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,149 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
63.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.6
−23%since 2020
from 17.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(3,561)
Black2.6%(119)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(371)
Asian9.3%(421)
Other0.9%(40)
Diversity Score45.1%(2,035)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(3,289)
Black1.5%(61)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(314)
Asian11.3%(476)
Other1.5%(63)
Diversity Score46.1%(1,938)
Diversity Score
46
+2%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
88.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.1 min
−8%since 2020
from 28.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
2.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
33.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
70.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Female
54.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Foreign born
18.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% 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 4,203 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 $146,967 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 $2,976 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 88.3% 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 7.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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