CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7
New York · Richmond County · 5,482 residents · 0.204 sq mi
Notable rankings
#12highest commute in NY#33 US60.5 min#234highest high poverty in NY40.0%#272lowest young in NY29.5 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Richmond County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 7 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,813. Population has grown 27% since 2020. Median home value is $467,600. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 40.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Richmond County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,482
+27%since 2020
from 4,325 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
26,873 / sq mi
+27%since 2020
from 21,201 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
−10%since 2020
from 32.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,813
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,726 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,613
−4%since 2020
from $26,732 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
−3%since 2020
from 0.544 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
Other services5.4%
Public administration5.4%
Retail trade4.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$467,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $434,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,257
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,191 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
80.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.9
−17%since 2020
from 10.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(731)
Black41.7%(1,802)
Hispanic / Latino30.3%(1,310)
Asian8.1%(350)
Other3.1%(132)
Diversity Score87.3%(3,777)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.5%(903)
Black41.8%(2,289)
Hispanic / Latino31%(1,698)
Asian4%(220)
Other6.8%(372)
Diversity Score87%(4,772)
Diversity Score
87
Unchangedsince 2020
from 87 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
60.5 min
+15%since 2020
from 52.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
36.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
46.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
Female
60.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
Foreign born
14.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+30.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% 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 5,482 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 $52,813 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 $467,600, and the typical rent is about $1,257 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.1% 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 40.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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