CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 79
New York · New York County · 4,458 residents · 0.106 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 79 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $200,079. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 92% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,081,100. Households here earn about 93% more than the New York County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
92% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,458
+2%since 2020
from 4,370 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
42,057 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 41,226 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+1%since 2020
from 41.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$200,079
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $116,034 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$203,230
+47%since 2020
from $138,405 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.548
−11%since 2020
from 0.612 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services25.1%
Public administration24.8%
Arts, entertainment, food11.2%
Information5.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Education & health services2.3%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Retail trade0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,081,100
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,291,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,651 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
60.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
−51%since 2020
from 11.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(3,712)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(284)
Asian3.8%(166)
Other4.4%(193)
Diversity Score33.9%(1,479)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(3,241)
Black3.5%(156)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(792)
Asian4.9%(220)
Other1.1%(49)
Diversity Score54.5%(2,430)
Diversity Score
55
+61%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
92.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.3 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 32.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
2.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
45.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
76.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
Female
47.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
Foreign born
21.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 4,458 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 $200,079 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 $1,081,100, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 92.3% 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 6.8% 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