CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6
New York · Orange County · 3,896 residents · 0.965 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Orange County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 6 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,027. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $202,300. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Orange County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
3,896
−6%since 2020
from 4,125 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,037 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 4,275 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+9%since 2020
from 36.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,027
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,556 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,091
+41%since 2020
from $17,052 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
−5%since 2020
from 0.492 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
Retail trade10.6%
Finance & insurance7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
Other services3.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Public administration2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$202,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $163,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,267
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,074 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
80.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
−42%since 2020
from 7.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.5%(720)
Black24.9%(1,027)
Hispanic / Latino52.7%(2,175)
Asian3.4%(141)
Other1.5%(62)
Diversity Score78.5%(3,239)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.6%(842)
Black34.5%(1,343)
Hispanic / Latino36.3%(1,416)
Asian2.5%(96)
Other5.1%(199)
Diversity Score87.4%(3,405)
Diversity Score
87
+11%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.9 min
+29%since 2020
from 23.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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
38.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
Female
55.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
Foreign born
18.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% 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 3,896 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 $46,027 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 $202,300, and the typical rent is about $1,267 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.7% 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 30.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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