District 5 Demographic Profile

nyc District 5 demographic profile — Census-based tables and charts.
Speaker Julie Menin
Speaker Julie Menin
District 5 Council Member (Manhattan)
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District 5 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$148,199
District 5
$148,199
New York City
$80,483±$601
Adults with a Disability
10.1%±1.1 pp
District 5
10.1%±1.1 pp
New York City
5.3%±0.1 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
57.4%±2.1 pp
District 5
57.4%±2.1 pp
New York City
44.0%±0.2 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
1.8%±0.6 pp
District 5
1.8%±0.6 pp
New York City
16.3%±0.2 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 8.9% ±1.0 pp14,416 ±1,692
White 72.4% ±2.0 pp116,961 ±3,313
Black 3.2% ±0.8 pp5,198 ±1,323
Asian 11.0% ±1.0 pp17,850 ±1,580
Other or Multi-racial 4.5% ±0.6 pp7,218 ±1,011
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 8.9%±1.0 pp 28.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -19.6% 49/51
White 72.4%±2.0 pp 31.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +41.4% 2/51
Black 3.2%±0.8 pp 20.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -17.2% 41/51
Asian 11.0%±1.0 pp 14.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.6% 28/51
Other or Multi-racial 4.5%±0.6 pp 5.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 31/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race.

Age Distribution

Under 5 4.5% ±0.6 pp7,342 ±1,023
5-17 8.8% ±0.8 pp14,144 ±1,346
18-24 5.5% ±0.8 pp8,836 ±1,285
25-44 37.2% ±1.3 pp60,155 ±2,059
45-64 22.5% ±1.3 pp36,349 ±2,025
65-74 10.4% ±0.9 pp16,747 ±1,403
75-84 7.6% ±0.7 pp12,224 ±1,183
85+ 3.6% ±0.6 pp5,846 ±979
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Under 5 4.5%±0.6 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.1% 45/51
5-17 8.8%±0.8 pp 14.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -5.8% 48/51
18-24 5.5%±0.8 pp 8.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.6% 49/51
25-44 37.2%±1.3 pp 30.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +6.5% 10/51
45-64 22.5%±1.3 pp 24.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.0% 41/51
65-74 10.4%±0.9 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.9% 14/51
75-84 7.6%±0.7 pp 5.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.5% 2/51
85+ 3.6%±0.6 pp 2.1%±0.0 pp ▲ +1.5% 2/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No HS diploma 2.2% ±0.6 pp2,399 ±691
HS diploma or GED 6.0% ±0.9 pp6,545 ±998
Some college education or associate's degree 10.0% ±1.2 pp10,798 ±1,316
Bachelor's degree 38.3% ±1.7 pp41,438 ±1,864
Graduate degree 43.5% ±1.7 pp47,121 ±1,888
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 2.2%±0.6 pp 16.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -14.0% 51/51
HS diploma or GED 6.0%±0.9 pp 22.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -16.6% 50/51
Some college education or associate's degree 10.0%±1.2 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 49/51
Bachelor's degree 38.3%±1.7 pp 24.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +14.3% 4/51
Graduate degree 43.5%±1.7 pp 17.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +25.8% 3/51
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 1.83 ±0.06
1 Person 51.4% ±1.3 pp44,584 ±1,122
2 Person 30.4% ±1.5 pp26,419 ±1,260
3 Person 14.1% ±1.1 pp12,223 ±959
4+ Person 4.1% ±0.7 pp3,590 ±609
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 1.83 ±0.06
1 Person 51.4%±1.3 pp 33.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +17.5% 48/51
2 Person 30.4%±1.5 pp 29.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.2% 2/51
3 Person 14.1%±1.1 pp 15.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.7% 38/51
4+ Person 4.1%±0.7 pp 21.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -17.1% 47/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability

Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 93.8% ±0.5 pp140,974 ±702
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 6.2% ±0.8 pp9,355 ±1,253
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 2.2% ±0.6 pp3,324 ±885
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.7% ±0.4 pp1,057 ±635
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 93.8%±0.5 pp 53.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +40.8% 3/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 6.2%±0.8 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.4% 49/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 2.2%±0.6 pp 7.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -5.2% 50/51
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.7%±0.4 pp 3.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.5% 49/51
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship

Born in U.S. 76.5% ±1.7 pp123,651 ±2,724
Born Outside U.S. 23.5% ±1.3 pp37,993 ±2,083
↳ Naturalized Citizen 12.3% ±0.9 pp19,802 ±1,420
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 11.3% ±1.1 pp18,191 ±1,778
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 76.5%±1.7 pp 63.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +13.1% 6/51
Born Outside U.S. 23.5%±1.3 pp 36.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -13.1% 46/51
↳ Naturalized Citizen 12.3%±0.9 pp 21.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -9.3% 48/51
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 11.3%±1.1 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.8% 40/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.

Foreign Born: Top Countries of Origin

Total Foreign Born: 23.5%±1.3 ppTotal Foreign Born: 38,140±2,423
Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (9.6%)±1.6 ppChina / Hong Kong (3,671)±628
Second Most Common Country of Origin India (6.2%)±1.7 ppIndia (2,346)±652
Third Most Common Country of Origin France (4.6%)±1.7 ppFrance (1,748)±658
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 5 New York City
Total Foreign Born 23.5% ±1.3 pp38,140 36.6% ±0.2 pp3,106,148
Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (9.6%)±1.6 ppChina / Hong Kong (3,671)±628 Dominican Republic (12.9%)±0.3 ppDominican Republic (399,232)
Second Most Common Country of Origin India (6.2%)±1.7 ppIndia (2,346)±652 China / Hong Kong (12.0%)±0.2 ppChina / Hong Kong (372,410)
Third Most Common Country of Origin France (4.6%)±1.7 ppFrance (1,748)±658 Jamaica (5.2%)±0.1 ppJamaica (161,534)
Note: New York City column shows the citywide share of foreign-born residents from the same country as each ward rank.
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Foreign Born: Year Entered U.S.

Total Foreign Born: 23.6% ±1.3 ppTotal Foreign Born: 38,141±2,423
Entered 2010+ 37.8% ±3.8 pp14,366 ±1,425
Entered 2000-2009 20.6% ±2.7 pp7,843 ±1,039
Entered 1990-1999 17.0% ±2.3 pp6,459 ±874
Entered Pre-1990 24.5% ±2.0 pp9,325 ±773
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 23.6% ±1.3 ppTotal Foreign Born: 38,141±2,423
Entered 2010+ 37.8%±3.8 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +8.2% 7/51
Entered 2000-2009 20.6%±2.7 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.9% 29/51
Entered 1990-1999 17.0%±2.3 pp 21.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.3% 48/51
Entered Pre-1990 24.5%±2.0 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.9% 34/51
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $148,199
Less than $25k 9.6% ±1.3 pp8,300 ±1,149
$25k-$50k 7.8% ±1.3 pp6,799 ±1,158
$50k-$75k 9.1% ±1.2 pp7,937 ±1,038
$75k-$100k 8.9% ±1.1 pp7,693 ±931
$100k-$150k 15.5% ±1.5 pp13,481 ±1,322
$150k+ 49.1% ±2.1 pp42,605 ±1,794
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $148,199
Less than $25k 9.6%±1.3 pp 19.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.9% 51/51
$25k-$50k 7.8%±1.3 pp 15.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.1% 49/51
$50k-$75k 9.1%±1.2 pp 13.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.9% 47/51
$75k-$100k 8.9%±1.1 pp 10.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.9% 41/51
$100k-$150k 15.5%±1.5 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.4% 26/51
$150k+ 49.1%±2.1 pp 26.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +22.5% 5/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.

Poverty Status

Below Poverty Line 7.3% ±1.2 pp11,745 ±1,905
Below 200% Poverty Line 11.9% ±1.4 pp19,249 ±2,201
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 4.1% ±0.7 pp6,660 ±1,201
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 7.3%±1.2 pp 17.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -10.6% 51/51
Below 200% Poverty Line 11.9%±1.4 pp 34.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -22.6% 51/51
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 4.1%±0.7 pp 8.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.7% 50/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: See more details about how poverty is defined and measured.

Employment Status

Employed or Actively Looking for Work 90.2% ±1.4 pp62,670 ±958
↳ Employed 86.6% ±1.5 pp60,186 ±1,039
↳ Unemployed 3.5% ±1.0 pp2,456 ±673
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 3.9% ±1.1 pp
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 9.8% ±5.8 pp6,837 ±4,029
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 90.2%±1.4 pp 63.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +27.0% 1/51
↳ Employed 86.6%±1.5 pp 58.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +28.5% 1/51
↳ Unemployed 3.5%±1.0 pp 8.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -4.5% 50/51
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 3.9%±1.1 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.1% 50/51
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 9.8%±5.8 pp 36.8%±0.7 pp ▼ -27.0% 51/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Common reasons for not working nor looking for work include caregiving responsibilities, disability, discouraged workers who have stopped looking, or other reasons.

Students

K-12 School Enrollment

Enrolled in K-12 school 8.6% ±0.8 pp13,979 ±1,365
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 54.4% ±5.4 pp7,604 ±757
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 45.6% ±4.9 pp6,376 ±683
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 8.6%±0.8 pp 14.0% ▼ -5.4% 48/51
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 54.4%±5.4 pp 80.3% ▼ -25.9% 48/51
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 45.6%±4.9 pp 19.7% ▲ +25.9% 4/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Grad School 6.1% ±0.9 pp9,796 ±1,430
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 42.8% ±9.8 pp4,190 ±959
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 57.2% ±3.8 pp5,606 ±370
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 6.1%±0.9 pp 7.0% ▼ -0.9% 39/51
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 42.8%±9.8 pp 55.1% ▼ -12.3% 42/51
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 57.2%±3.8 pp 44.9% ▲ +12.3% 10/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology

K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 1.7% ±1.3 pp466 ±365
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 3.4% ±2.6 pp946 ±702
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 1.7%±1.3 pp 7.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -5.4% 48/51
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 3.4%±2.6 pp 5.5%±0.4 pp ▼ -2.0% 34/51
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

Owner Occupied 32.6% ±1.7 pp28,265 ±1,501
Renter Occupied 67.4% ±1.8 pp58,521 ±1,570
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 32.6%±1.7 pp 32.8% ▼ -0.2% 26/51
Renter Occupied 67.4%±1.8 pp 67.2% ▲ +0.2% 26/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Years in Residence: 9.2 ±0.8 yr
0–2 years 5.1% ±0.7 pp8,188 ±1,156
3–5 years 28.9% ±1.5 pp46,686 ±2,438
6–13 years 32.5% ±2.3 pp52,593 ±3,676
14–33 years 20.5% ±1.7 pp33,121 ±2,726
34+ years 13.0% ±1.5 pp21,056 ±2,487
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 9.2 ±0.8 yr
0–2 years 5.1%±0.7 pp 3.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.2% 12/51
3–5 years 28.9%±1.5 pp 18.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +10.5% 3/51
6–13 years 32.5%±2.3 pp 37.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.9% 48/51
14–33 years 20.5%±1.7 pp 28.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -7.9% 49/51
34+ years 13.0%±1.5 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.1% 18/51
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.

Housing Vacancy Rate

Vacant Housing Units 19.6% ±1.7 pp21,144 ±1,878
Occupied Housing Units 80.4% ±1.5 pp86,816 ±1,672
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 19.6%±1.7 pp 9.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +10.2% 2/51
Occupied Housing Units 80.4%±1.5 pp 90.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -10.2% 50/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1961 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 28.3% ±1.8 pp30,586 ±1,913
1940-2009 69.3% ±2.5 pp74,815 ±2,706
2010+ 2.4% ±0.5 pp2,558 ±526
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1961 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 28.3%±1.8 pp 38.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.9% 38/51
1940-2009 69.3%±2.5 pp 55.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +14.3% 11/51
2010+ 2.4%±0.5 pp 6.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -4.5% 46/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people don’t know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact. Medians are also approximated via unit-level averages; see methodology page for more details.

Units in Structure

Single-Family 1.8% ±0.6 pp1,901 ±650
2 to 4 Units 1.1% ±0.4 pp1,148 ±439
5 to 19 Units 14.4% ±1.4 pp15,548 ±1,518
20+ Units 82.7% ±1.8 pp89,258 ±1,991
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 1.8%±0.6 pp 16.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -14.5% 47/51
2 to 4 Units 1.1%±0.4 pp 21.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -20.3% 51/51
5 to 19 Units 14.4%±1.4 pp 13.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.1% 18/51
20+ Units 82.7%±1.8 pp 48.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +33.8% 3/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms

Studio 17.1% ±1.4 pp18,501 ±1,546
1 Bedroom 43.9% ±2.0 pp47,421 ±2,107
2 Bedrooms 24.6% ±1.6 pp26,541 ±1,770
3 Bedrooms 10.8% ±1.0 pp11,621 ±1,110
4 Bedrooms 3.1% ±0.6 pp3,372 ±653
5+ Bedrooms 0.5% ±0.2 pp503 ±224
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Studio 17.1%±1.4 pp 9.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +7.6% 4/51
1 Bedroom 43.9%±2.0 pp 29.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +14.5% 2/51
2 Bedrooms 24.6%±1.6 pp 31.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.0% 46/51
3 Bedrooms 10.8%±1.0 pp 21.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.1% 50/51
4 Bedrooms 3.1%±0.6 pp 5.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.2% 40/51
5+ Bedrooms 0.5%±0.2 pp 2.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.7% 48/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Housing Costs <20% of Income 42.0% ±2.0 pp36,502 ±1,700
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 21.2% ±1.8 pp18,417 ±1,592
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 36.7% ±2.0 pp31,897 ±1,724
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 18.8% ±1.8 pp16,341 ±1,521
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 42.0%±2.0 pp 24.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +17.6% 2/51
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 21.2%±1.8 pp 20.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.4% 12/51
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 36.7%±2.0 pp 49.8%±0.3 pp ▼ -13.1% 50/51
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 18.8%±1.8 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.7% 49/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments and utilities. A household spending 30% or more of income on housing is considered cost burdened.

Rents and Utilities

Median Rent $2,691 ±$91
Median Rent + Utilities $2,787 ±$90
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 5 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $2,691 ±$91 $1,782 ±$7 +$909
Median Rent + Utilities $2,787 ±$90 $1,911 ±$7 +$876
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details. See also more info on why ACS-reported rent measures can be lower than other sources.

Home Heating Source

Natural Gas 54.0% ±2.1 pp58,335 ±2,300
Electricity 24.8% ±1.4 pp26,803 ±1,521
Other 21.1% ±2.0 pp22,822 ±2,119
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 54.0%±2.1 pp 64.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -10.4% 38/51
Electricity 24.8%±1.4 pp 16.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.0% 9/51
Other 21.1%±2.0 pp 18.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.4% 15/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode

Drives Alone 6.9% ±1.2 pp5,388 ±913
Carpools 0.9% ±0.4 pp728 ±304
Public Transit 57.4% ±2.1 pp44,545 ±1,642
Walks 27.2% ±2.4 pp21,112 ±1,890
Bikes 2.2% ±0.6 pp1,688 ±498
Other 1.7% ±0.7 pp1,341 ±566
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 6.9%±1.2 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -14.6% 48/51
Carpools 0.9%±0.4 pp 4.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.4% 49/51
Public Transit 57.4%±2.1 pp 44.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +13.4% 22/51
Walks 27.2%±2.4 pp 9.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +18.0% 5/51
Bikes 2.2%±0.6 pp 1.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.6% 17/51
Other 1.7%±0.7 pp 2.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.7% 12/51
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Travel Time to Work

Average Travel Time: 30 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 11.2% ±1.4 pp8,696 ±1,056
15-29 Minutes 32.5% ±2.2 pp25,197 ±1,739
30-44 Minutes 38.5% ±2.4 pp29,908 ±1,860
45-59 Minutes 9.6% ±1.2 pp7,442 ±908
60+ Minutes 8.2% ±1.1 pp6,346 ±865
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 30 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 11.2%±1.4 pp 9.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.3% 16/51
15-29 Minutes 32.5%±2.2 pp 21.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +11.0% 6/51
30-44 Minutes 38.5%±2.4 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +11.1% 3/51
45-59 Minutes 9.6%±1.2 pp 15.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.3% 47/51
60+ Minutes 8.2%±1.1 pp 25.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -17.1% 46/51
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability

Average Vehicles per Household: 0.25 ±0.02
0 Car Households 75.3% ±2.1 pp65,361 ±1,853
1 Car Households 22.0% ±1.7 pp19,139 ±1,463
2+ Car Households 2.7% ±0.6 pp2,316 ±548
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.25 ±0.02
0 Car Households 75.3%±2.1 pp 55.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +20.0% 9/51
1 Car Households 22.0%±1.7 pp 31.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -9.9% 43/51
2+ Car Households 2.7%±0.6 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -10.1% 45/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 1.7% ±0.7 pp1,472 ±603
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 3.7% ±1.0 pp3,215 ±868
Desktop or Laptop 92.4% ±1.0 pp80,211 ±843
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 1.7%±0.7 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.6% 51/51
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 3.7%±1.0 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.7% 49/51
Desktop or Laptop 92.4%±1.0 pp 84.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.1% 2/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access

Internet Access 97.1% ±0.5 pp84,339 ±404
↳ Cellular data plan only 8.0% ±1.1 pp6,947 ±948
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 1.7% ±0.6 pp1,501 ±518
No Internet Access 2.9% ±0.9 pp2,477 ±743
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 97.1%±0.5 pp 90.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.5% 1/51
↳ Cellular data plan only 8.0%±1.1 pp 13.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.7% 49/51
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 1.7%±0.6 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 34/51
No Internet Access 2.9%±0.9 pp 7.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -4.4% 51/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Uninsured (Total) 2.2% ±0.5 pp3,569 ±829
Uninsured (Under 19) 0.6% ±0.8 pp938 ±1,230
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 3.1% ±0.7 pp5,013 ±1,212
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 0.5% ±0.5 pp819 ±840
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 2.2%±0.5 pp 6.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -4.1% 51/51
Uninsured (Under 19) 0.6%±0.8 pp 2.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.7% 50/51
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 3.1%±0.7 pp 9.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -5.9% 51/51
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 0.5%±0.5 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 49/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Disability Status

At Least One Disability 10.1% ±1.1 pp16,398 ±1,743
Ambulatory Disability 5.8% ±0.9 pp9,449 ±1,529
Hearing Disability 2.6% ±0.6 pp4,282 ±890
Vision Disability 1.4% ±0.4 pp2,343 ±672
Cognitive Disability 2.7% ±0.5 pp4,306 ±797
Self-Care Disability 2.3% ±0.6 pp3,789 ±993
Independent Living Disability 3.7% ±0.7 pp6,051 ±1,109
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 10.1%±1.1 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +4.8% 46/51
Ambulatory Disability 5.8%±0.9 pp 8.9%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.0% 45/51
Hearing Disability 2.6%±0.6 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.1% 28/51
Vision Disability 1.4%±0.4 pp 3.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.7% 49/51
Cognitive Disability 2.7%±0.5 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.6% 51/51
Self-Care Disability 2.3%±0.6 pp 3.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.3% 45/51
Independent Living Disability 3.7%±0.7 pp 6.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.8% 47/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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