CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 56.02
New York · Onondaga County · 5,225 residents · 0.382 sq mi
Notable rankings
#19highest high poverty in NY#271 US62.5%#51lowest young in NY#246 US19.8 yrs#56lowest low income in NY#634 US$21,741#56lowest low broadband in NY#776 US64.2%TRACT SHAPE · Onondaga County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 56.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,741. Population has grown 32% since 2020. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 62.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 72% less than the Onondaga County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,225
+32%since 2020
from 3,958 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,678 / sq mi
+32%since 2020
from 10,361 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.8
+1%since 2020
from 19.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$21,741
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$5,498
−47%since 2020
from $10,344 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
62.5%
−19.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
−20%since 2020
from 0.634 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.2%
Other services4.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$155,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,289
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,273 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
83.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−55.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.0%
+45.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
88.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(2,166)
Black12.3%(488)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(399)
Asian19.9%(787)
Other3%(118)
Diversity Score79.3%(3,140)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(3,258)
Black8.8%(462)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(568)
Asian15%(785)
Other2.9%(152)
Diversity Score71%(3,711)
Diversity Score
71
−10%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.8 min
+22%since 2020
from 13.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
47.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% 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
38.2%
+27.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
Female
54.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
Foreign born
8.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% 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 5,225 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 $21,741 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 $155,000, and the typical rent is about $1,289 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 72.3% 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 62.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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