CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 79.02
New York · Westchester County · 4,704 residents · 0.158 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Westchester County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 79.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,858. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $484,800.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,704
+8%since 2020
from 4,352 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
29,772 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 27,544 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+5%since 2020
from 41.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$96,858
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,944 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,422
+52%since 2020
from $30,522 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+8%since 2020
from 0.347 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
Other services6.4%
Public administration2.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Retail trade1%
Education & health services0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$484,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $292,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,617
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,325 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
41.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+42%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(1,269)
Black4.1%(178)
Hispanic / Latino64.6%(2,812)
Asian1%(43)
Other1.1%(50)
Diversity Score61.9%(2,696)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29%(1,364)
Black8.3%(389)
Hispanic / Latino57.9%(2,723)
Asian1.7%(79)
Other3.2%(149)
Diversity Score71.6%(3,368)
Diversity Score
72
+16%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.2 min
+6%since 2020
from 22.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
Female
48.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
Foreign born
48.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
51.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% 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 4,704 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 $96,858 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 $484,800, and the typical rent is about $2,617 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.7% 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 6.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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