CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2
New York · Orange County · 2,637 residents · 0.687 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Orange County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 2 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,792. Population has declined 12% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $277,500.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,637
−12%since 2020
from 3,012 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,838 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 4,384 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+14%since 2020
from 35.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$94,792
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,133 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,164
+38%since 2020
from $28,430 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+2%since 2020
from 0.388 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
Information9.3%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
Other services2.3%
Public administration2.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Retail trade0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$277,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $177,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,544
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,352 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+26%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(997)
Black16.5%(497)
Hispanic / Latino44.9%(1,351)
Asian2.6%(78)
Other3%(89)
Diversity Score82.6%(2,487)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(604)
Black23.5%(620)
Hispanic / Latino52.9%(1,395)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score76.5%(2,019)
Diversity Score
77
−7%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.4 min
−16%since 2020
from 30.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−20.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.4%
+8.4 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
3.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
52.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
24.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% 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 2,637 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 $94,792 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 $277,500, and the typical rent is about $1,544 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.8% 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 7.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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