CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 87
New York · New York County · 5,376 residents · 0.064 sq mi
Notable rankings
#207highest density in NY#214 US84,000/sq mi#152highest per-capita income in NY#763 US$131,342#160highest education in NY#1445 US82.5%#165highest WFH in NY33.8%TRACT SHAPE · New York County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 87 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,384. Population has fallen 15% since 2020, a loss of 971 residents. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $808,700. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% more than the New York County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,376
−15%since 2020
from 6,347 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
84,000 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 99,172 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
−4%since 2020
from 34.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$150,384
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $152,774 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$131,342
+5%since 2020
from $125,217 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
−5%since 2020
from 0.491 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.3%
Public administration19.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
Information3%
Retail trade1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$808,700
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $875,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,128
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,868 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
70.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
−6%since 2020
from 5.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(4,246)
Black5.7%(362)
Hispanic / Latino12%(760)
Asian9.4%(594)
Other6.1%(385)
Diversity Score65.3%(4,145)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(3,399)
Black7.7%(413)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(758)
Asian10.2%(549)
Other4.8%(257)
Diversity Score70.2%(3,775)
Diversity Score
70
+8%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
82.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.8 min
+25%since 2020
from 23.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
2.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
39.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.8%
+24.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
80.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
52.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
24.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% 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 5,376 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 $150,384 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 $808,700, and the typical rent is about $3,128 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 82.5% 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 10.7% 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