CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 198
New York · Richmond County · 7,350 residents · 2.157 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9highest rent in NY#72 US$3,501#148highest population in NY7,350#168highest rent burden in NY79.2%TRACT SHAPE · Richmond County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 198 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,496. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $880,800. Households here earn about 34% more than the Richmond County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% 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
7,350
+4%since 2020
from 7,075 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,408 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 3,280 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
−1%since 2020
from 43.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$131,496
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $93,281 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,142
−4%since 2020
from $53,311 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−18%since 2020
from 0.524 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.6%
Public administration10.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Information3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Retail trade2.1%
Wholesale trade2%
Education & health services0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$880,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $762,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,917 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
−18%since 2020
from 8.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(6,033)
Black1.1%(76)
Hispanic / Latino8%(565)
Asian4%(280)
Other1.7%(121)
Diversity Score33.1%(2,339)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(6,087)
Black0.7%(53)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(630)
Asian7.2%(528)
Other0.7%(52)
Diversity Score37.7%(2,770)
Diversity Score
38
+14%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.4 min
−20%since 2020
from 46.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
−18.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
46.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
16.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% 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 7,350 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 $131,496 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 $880,800, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 53.1% 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 9.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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