CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 59
New York · New York County · 5,120 residents · 0.045 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 59 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $181,375. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 95% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,199,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 75% more than the New York County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
95% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,120
−8%since 2020
from 5,571 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
113,778 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 123,800 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+10%since 2020
from 35.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$181,375
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $142,684 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$145,348
+15%since 2020
from $126,364 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.554
−5%since 2020
from 0.584 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services22.9%
Public administration20%
Information6.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
Retail trade3%
Wholesale trade1%
Finance & insurance0.6%
Education & health services0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,199,100
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,392,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,186
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,217 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
26.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
−32%since 2020
from 9.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(4,338)
Black2.7%(149)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(401)
Asian10.3%(575)
Other1.9%(108)
Diversity Score47.1%(2,624)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(3,771)
Black3.1%(158)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(263)
Asian13.8%(706)
Other4.3%(222)
Diversity Score54.1%(2,772)
Diversity Score
54
+15%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
94.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 99.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.5 min
−3%since 2020
from 21.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
33.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
28.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
66.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Female
51.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Foreign born
20.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% 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 5,120 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 $181,375 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 $1,199,100, and the typical rent is about $2,186 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 94.7% 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 6.2% 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