CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 202
New York · Schenectady County · 2,697 residents · 0.703 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 202 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,304. Population has grown 25% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $153,900. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Schenectady County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,697
+25%since 2020
from 2,154 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,836 / sq mi
+25%since 2020
from 3,064 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+4%since 2020
from 38.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,304
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,662 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,770
+42%since 2020
from $26,646 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+3%since 2020
from 0.425 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.4%
Wholesale trade7.3%
Retail trade5.8%
Other services1.8%
Public administration1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$153,900
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $79,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,399
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,108 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
66.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−18.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+36%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(912)
Black21%(453)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(441)
Asian9.3%(201)
Other6.8%(147)
Diversity Score90.2%(1,942)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(1,560)
Black13.7%(369)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(444)
Asian6.5%(174)
Other5.6%(150)
Diversity Score76.5%(2,064)
Diversity Score
77
−15%since 2020
from 90 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.7 min
−14%since 2020
from 22.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% 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
26.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
51.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
11.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 12.4% 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 2,697 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 $58,304 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 $153,900, and the typical rent is about $1,399 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.3% 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 27.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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