CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 39
New York · Onondaga County · 3,444 residents · 0.356 sq mi
Notable rankings
#35highest high poverty in NY#432 US57.9%#41lowest low income in NY#503 US$20,456#94lowest short commute in NY14.7 min#122lowest young in NY#1409 US23.3 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Onondaga County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 39 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,456. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $97,800. At a median age of 23.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 73% less than the Onondaga County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,444
+8%since 2020
from 3,181 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,674 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 8,935 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.3
+1%since 2020
from 23.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$20,456
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $16,729 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,250
+41%since 2020
from $10,117 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
57.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
+6%since 2020
from 0.497 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.2%
Finance & insurance11%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
Wholesale trade7.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
Retail trade4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$97,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,061
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $744 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
75.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−18.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.7%
+39.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+37%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.2%(644)
Black49.2%(1,564)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(690)
Asian1.4%(43)
Other7.5%(240)
Diversity Score83%(2,642)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(596)
Black37.4%(1,288)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(919)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other18.1%(622)
Diversity Score90.8%(3,127)
Diversity Score
91
+9%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.7 min
−29%since 2020
from 20.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
25.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
46.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Female
45.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Foreign born
4.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+24.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% 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 3,444 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 $20,456 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 $97,800, and the typical rent is about $1,061 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.2% 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 57.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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