CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 55.01
New York · New York County · 5,346 residents · 0.048 sq mi
Notable rankings
#69highest education in NY#562 US87.3%#123highest household income in NY#1300 US$214,306#264highest per-capita income in NY$105,880TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 55.01 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $214,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,079,800. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 106% more than the New York County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,346
+13%since 2020
from 4,734 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
111,375 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 98,625 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
−10%since 2020
from 37.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$214,306
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $168,711 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$105,880
+13%since 2020
from $93,711 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+3%since 2020
from 0.460 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.2%
Information8.1%
Public administration5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Retail trade1.6%
Finance & insurance0.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
Wholesale trade0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,079,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $980,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,636
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,718 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
68.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.0%
+33.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
−13%since 2020
from 5.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(2,939)
Black3.7%(174)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(253)
Asian21.4%(1,011)
Other7.5%(357)
Diversity Score69.9%(3,308)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(2,581)
Black9.2%(492)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(405)
Asian30.2%(1,617)
Other4.7%(251)
Diversity Score82.4%(4,404)
Diversity Score
82
+18%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
87.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
48.1%
−19.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.0 min
−2%since 2020
from 19.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
4.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
49.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
65.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Female
43.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Foreign born
38.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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 5,346 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 $214,306 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 $1,079,800, and the typical rent is about $2,636 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 87.3% 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 11.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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