CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 212
New York · Niagara County · 2,201 residents · 0.638 sq mi
Notable rankings
#32lowest low home value in NY#770 US$56,200#101lowest low rent in NY$648#122lowest low income in NY#1417 US$26,843#171highest high poverty in NY#1787 US43.4%TRACT SHAPE · Niagara County, NY
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $56,200. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 43.4% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,201
+1%since 2020
from 2,188 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,450 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 3,429 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.6
+4%since 2020
from 47.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$24,896
−18%since 2020
from $30,493 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.556
−16%since 2020
from 0.664 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.2%
Finance & insurance12.3%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
Retail trade5.6%
Education & health services2.8%
Other services1%
Public administration1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$56,200
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $532 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
66.4% rent
Vacancy rate
30.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.1%
+22.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(1,213)
Black30.7%(672)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(170)
Asian5.7%(124)
Other0.4%(9)
Diversity Score73.6%(1,611)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(1,566)
Black18.4%(404)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(191)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.6%(35)
Diversity Score56.5%(1,244)
Diversity Score
57
−23%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.6 min
−6%since 2020
from 18.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.1%
−17.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
Female
53.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+31.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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 2,201 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $56,200, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.7% 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 43.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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