CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8
New York · New York County · 8,747 residents · 0.085 sq mi
Notable rankings
#92highest density in NY#93 US102,906/sq mi#53highest population in NY#1134 US8,747#129highest foreign-born in NY#485 US63.9%#200lowest low income in NY$31,262TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 8 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,262. Population has declined 6% since 2020. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 39.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 70% less than the New York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,747
−6%since 2020
from 9,292 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
102,906 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 109,318 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
Unchangedsince 2020
from 52.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,262
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,741 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,086
+42%since 2020
from $22,643 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.591
+11%since 2020
from 0.534 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9%
Public administration7.3%
Information6.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
Retail trade4.4%
Finance & insurance2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,204
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,038 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
98.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−52.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9%(839)
Black0%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(332)
Asian85.8%(7,974)
Other1.5%(143)
Diversity Score31.7%(2,949)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.6%(1,362)
Black1%(90)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(289)
Asian78%(6,819)
Other2.1%(187)
Diversity Score45.8%(4,006)
Diversity Score
46
+44%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
57.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.6 min
+1%since 2020
from 30.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
3.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
39.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
32.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
7.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
84.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Female
46.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Foreign born
63.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+24.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
25.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% 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 8,747 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 $31,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,204 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.6% 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 39.6% 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