CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 78
New York · New York County · 8,015 residents · 0.069 sq mi
Notable rankings
#6highest rent in NY#50 US$3,501#47highest density in NY#48 US116,159/sq mi#77highest WFH in NY#1867 US38.6%#86highest population in NY#1911 US8,015TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 78 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,092. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 1,795 residents. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $879,800. Households here earn about 29% more than the New York County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,015
−18%since 2020
from 9,810 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
116,159 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 142,174 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+22%since 2020
from 31.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$134,092
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $130,144 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$126,897
+42%since 2020
from $89,488 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
−7%since 2020
from 0.481 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services31.4%
Public administration27.6%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
Information5.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Retail trade2.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$879,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $732,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $3,182 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
71.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+17%since 2020
from 5.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(4,878)
Black1.8%(181)
Hispanic / Latino20%(1,963)
Asian23%(2,252)
Other5.5%(536)
Diversity Score82.1%(8,053)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(4,013)
Black1.8%(142)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(1,051)
Asian29.7%(2,382)
Other5.3%(427)
Diversity Score80.1%(6,418)
Diversity Score
80
−2%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
85.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.7 min
+3%since 2020
from 24.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
6.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.6%
+26.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
33.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
86.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
83.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Female
52.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Foreign born
35.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% 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 8,015 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 $134,092 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 $879,800, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 85.0% 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 6.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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