CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 222
New York · Niagara County · 3,370 residents · 0.814 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Niagara County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 222 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,500. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $188,200. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,370
−8%since 2020
from 3,674 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,140 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 4,514 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
56.1
+10%since 2020
from 51.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$77,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $59,417 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,376
+28%since 2020
from $35,439 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+14%since 2020
from 0.385 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.6%
Information8.4%
Other services8.3%
Public administration5.6%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Finance & insurance4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$188,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $118,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $766 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+22.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+21%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(3,270)
Black2.7%(98)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(223)
Diversity Score25.4%(932)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(2,810)
Black6.1%(204)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(216)
Asian1.8%(60)
Other2.4%(80)
Diversity Score37%(1,247)
Diversity Score
37
+46%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.3 min
+11%since 2020
from 18.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
45.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 3,370 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 $77,500 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 $188,200, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.7% 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 15.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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