CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 42
New York · Onondaga County · 2,536 residents · 0.342 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3highest high poverty in NY#52 US80.5%#12lowest low rent in NY#281 US$428#19lowest low income in NY#307 US$17,765#26lowest low education in NY#487 US3.3%TRACT SHAPE · Onondaga County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 42 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,765. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $76,900. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 77% less than the Onondaga County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,536
+4%since 2020
from 2,443 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,415 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 7,143 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.6
−16%since 2020
from 28.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$17,765
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $12,038 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,444
+32%since 2020
from $8,643 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
80.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.554
−3%since 2020
from 0.571 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information36.7%
Retail trade4.3%
Wholesale trade0.7%
Finance & insurance0.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$76,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$428
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $353 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
95.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
72.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
−19%since 2020
from 5.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(155)
Black68.2%(1,666)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(482)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other5.5%(134)
Diversity Score61.1%(1,493)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.4%(188)
Black58.7%(1,488)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(730)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other4.9%(123)
Diversity Score70.6%(1,791)
Diversity Score
71
+16%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.2 min
−11%since 2020
from 18.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
26.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% 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
61.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
21.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Female
52.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Foreign born
1.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.6%
+23.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% 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 2,536 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 $17,765 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 $76,900, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 3.3% 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 80.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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