CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 247
New York · Richmond County · 2,835 residents · 0.185 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Richmond County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 247 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,833. Population has declined 10% since 2020. Median home value is $614,900.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
2,835
−10%since 2020
from 3,163 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,324 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 17,097 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+15%since 2020
from 30.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,833
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,305 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,531
+36%since 2020
from $26,155 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+13%since 2020
from 0.379 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
Information11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
Other services3%
Public administration2.8%
Retail trade2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$614,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $470,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,639
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,385 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
+10%since 2020
from 7.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(733)
Black19.4%(615)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(1,160)
Asian19.8%(626)
Other0.9%(29)
Diversity Score91.8%(2,905)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(977)
Black29.3%(830)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(720)
Asian10.1%(287)
Other0.7%(21)
Diversity Score90.1%(2,554)
Diversity Score
90
−2%since 2020
from 92 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.9 min
+9%since 2020
from 33.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Female
47.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Foreign born
28.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% 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 2,835 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 $79,833 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 $614,900, and the typical rent is about $1,639 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.2% 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 10.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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