District 9 Demographic Profile

nyc District 9 demographic profile — Census-based tables and charts.

District 9

Yusef Salaam
Yusef Salaam
District 9 Council Member (Manhattan)
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Average Geographic Mismatch Error : 0.16 p.p.

District 9 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$60,156±$4.6k
District 9
$60,156±$4.6k
New York City
$80,483±$601
Adults with a Disability
17.6%±1.0 pp
District 9
17.6%±1.0 pp
New York City
5.3%±0.1 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
72.9%±2.2 pp
District 9
72.9%±2.2 pp
New York City
44.0%±0.2 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
2.5%±0.6 pp
District 9
2.5%±0.6 pp
New York City
16.3%±0.2 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic 27.0% ±1.9 pp50,087 ±3,432
White 15.5% ±1.1 pp28,756 ±1,980
Black 46.9% ±1.7 pp86,869 ±3,071
Asian 4.3% ±0.6 pp7,893 ±1,204
Other or Multi-racial 6.3% ±0.8 pp11,771 ±1,530
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 27.0%±1.9 pp 28.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.5% 21/51
White 15.5%±1.1 pp 31.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -15.5% 35/51
Black 46.9%±1.7 pp 20.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +26.5% 9/51
Asian 4.3%±0.6 pp 14.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -10.4% 42/51
Other or Multi-racial 6.3%±0.8 pp 5.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.9% 14/51
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 5.3% ±0.6 pp9,846 ±1,157
5-17 13.9% ±1.0 pp25,852 ±1,762
18-24 7.4% ±0.7 pp13,647 ±1,312
25-44 33.4% ±1.1 pp61,932 ±2,081
45-64 26.7% ±1.1 pp49,468 ±2,016
65-74 7.7% ±0.6 pp14,345 ±1,135
75-84 3.9% ±0.4 pp7,268 ±828
85+ 1.6% ±0.3 pp3,020 ±561
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Under 5 5.3%±0.6 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 34/51
5-17 13.9%±1.0 pp 14.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.6% 32/51
18-24 7.4%±0.7 pp 8.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.7% 35/51
25-44 33.4%±1.1 pp 30.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.7% 17/51
45-64 26.7%±1.1 pp 24.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.2% 13/51
65-74 7.7%±0.6 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.7% 42/51
75-84 3.9%±0.4 pp 5.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.1% 40/51
85+ 1.6%±0.3 pp 2.1%±0.0 pp ▼ -0.4% 35/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment
No HS diploma 15.7% ±1.2 pp19,490 ±1,444
HS diploma or GED 22.5% ±1.4 pp27,961 ±1,792
Some college education or associate's degree 19.4% ±1.3 pp24,117 ±1,611
Bachelor's degree 23.2% ±1.3 pp28,853 ±1,614
Graduate degree 19.1% ±1.1 pp23,782 ±1,354
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 15.7%±1.2 pp 16.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.5% 27/51
HS diploma or GED 22.5%±1.4 pp 22.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.1% 30/51
Some college education or associate's degree 19.4%±1.3 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +9.1% 28/51
Bachelor's degree 23.2%±1.3 pp 24.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.7% 24/51
Graduate degree 19.1%±1.1 pp 17.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.5% 15/51
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size
Average Household Size: 2.24 ±0.07
1 Person 52.4% ±0.9 pp41,819 ±727
2 Person 26.7% ±1.2 pp21,323 ±963
3 Person 13.5% ±0.9 pp10,750 ±737
4+ Person 7.4% ±0.8 pp5,913 ±643
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 2.24 ±0.07
1 Person 52.4%±0.9 pp 33.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +18.6% 45/51
2 Person 26.7%±1.2 pp 29.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.5% 7/51
3 Person 13.5%±0.9 pp 15.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.3% 43/51
4+ Person 7.4%±0.8 pp 21.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -13.8% 24/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 87.8% ±0.6 pp151,292 ±1,071
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 12.2% ±1.0 pp21,109 ±1,727
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 6.4% ±0.7 pp10,954 ±1,287
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 2.1% ±0.5 pp3,548 ±850
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 87.8%±0.6 pp 53.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +34.8% 13/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 12.2%±1.0 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.6% 39/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 6.4%±0.7 pp 7.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 35/51
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 2.1%±0.5 pp 3.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.1% 30/51
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship
Born in U.S. 75.1% ±1.0 pp139,184 ±1,929
Born Outside U.S. 24.9% ±1.4 pp46,193 ±2,627
↳ Naturalized Citizen 13.7% ±1.0 pp25,389 ±1,867
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 11.2% ±1.1 pp20,804 ±2,051
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 75.1%±1.0 pp 63.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +11.7% 8/51
Born Outside U.S. 24.9%±1.4 pp 36.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.7% 44/51
↳ Naturalized Citizen 13.7%±1.0 pp 21.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -7.8% 44/51
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 11.2%±1.1 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.9% 41/51
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: 24.9%±1.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 45,642±2,915
Most Common Country of Origin Dominican Republic (29.3%)±3.6 ppDominican Republic (13,362)±1,662
Second Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (5.3%)±1.6 ppMexico (2,414)±709
Third Most Common Country of Origin Senegal (3.3%)±1.2 ppSenegal (1,517)±552
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 9 New York City
Total Foreign Born 24.9% ±1.4 pp45,642 36.6% ±0.2 pp3,106,148
Most Common Country of Origin Dominican Republic (29.3%)±3.6 ppDominican Republic (13,362)±1,662 Dominican Republic (12.9%)±0.3 ppDominican Republic (399,232)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (5.3%)±1.6 ppMexico (2,414)±709 China / Hong Kong (12.0%)±0.2 ppChina / Hong Kong (372,410)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Senegal (3.3%)±1.2 ppSenegal (1,517)±552 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: 24.6% ±1.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 45,643±2,915
Entered 2010+ 31.6% ±3.5 pp14,586 ±1,606
Entered 2000-2009 20.6% ±2.1 pp9,511 ±977
Entered 1990-1999 23.5% ±1.8 pp10,874 ±852
Entered Pre-1990 24.3% ±2.4 pp11,223 ±1,087
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 24.6% ±1.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 45,643±2,915
Entered 2010+ 31.6%±3.5 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +1.9% 21/51
Entered 2000-2009 20.6%±2.1 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.0% 30/51
Entered 1990-1999 23.5%±1.8 pp 21.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.2% 11/51
Entered Pre-1990 24.3%±2.4 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.2% 36/51
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income
Median Household Income: $60,156 ±$4,607
Less than $25k 28.3% ±1.8 pp22,566 ±1,441
$25k-$50k 17.3% ±1.7 pp13,796 ±1,346
$50k-$75k 12.6% ±1.3 pp10,082 ±998
$75k-$100k 10.6% ±1.2 pp8,498 ±945
$100k-$150k 12.6% ±1.2 pp10,028 ±962
$150k+ 18.6% ±1.3 pp14,835 ±1,041
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $60,156 ±$4,607
Less than $25k 28.3%±1.8 pp 19.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.8% 7/51
$25k-$50k 17.3%±1.7 pp 15.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.3% 17/51
$50k-$75k 12.6%±1.3 pp 13.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 36/51
$75k-$100k 10.6%±1.2 pp 10.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.2% 33/51
$100k-$150k 12.6%±1.2 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.6% 44/51
$150k+ 18.6%±1.3 pp 26.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.0% 37/51
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 25.7% ±1.9 pp47,679 ±3,536
Below 200% Poverty Line 43.3% ±2.6 pp80,198 ±4,729
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 12.5% ±1.2 pp23,168 ±2,237
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 25.7%±1.9 pp 17.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.8% 8/51
Below 200% Poverty Line 43.3%±2.6 pp 34.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.8% 10/51
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 12.5%±1.2 pp 8.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.7% 8/51
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 81.1% ±1.4 pp64,640 ±1,099
↳ Employed 71.9% ±1.6 pp57,276 ±1,288
↳ Unemployed 9.2% ±1.1 pp7,350 ±907
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 11.4% ±1.4 pp—
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 18.9% ±4.8 pp15,072 ±3,808
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 81.1%±1.4 pp 63.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +17.9% 36/51
↳ Employed 71.9%±1.6 pp 58.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +13.8% 42/51
↳ Unemployed 9.2%±1.1 pp 8.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.2% 3/51
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 11.4%±1.4 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.3% 7/51
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 18.9%±4.8 pp 36.8%±0.7 pp ▼ -17.9% 16/51
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 13.2% ±0.9 pp24,488 ±1,635
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 85.7% ±2.8 pp20,993 ±678
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 14.3% ±2.3 pp3,495 ±571
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 13.2%±0.9 pp 14.0% ▼ -0.8% 33/51
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 85.7%±2.8 pp 80.3% ▲ +5.4% 23/51
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 14.3%±2.3 pp 19.7% ▼ -5.4% 29/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment
Enrolled in College or Grad School 6.5% ±0.6 pp12,023 ±1,192
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 56.9% ±5.2 pp6,843 ±628
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 43.1% ±5.0 pp5,180 ±605
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 6.5%±0.6 pp 7.0% ▼ -0.5% 27/51
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 56.9%±5.2 pp 55.1% ▲ +1.9% 32/51
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 43.1%±5.0 pp 44.9% ▼ -1.9% 20/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 7.5% ±2.4 pp2,358 ±753
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 3.7% ±1.7 pp1,181 ±523
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 9 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 7.5%±2.4 pp 7.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.4% 9/51
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 3.7%±1.7 pp 5.5%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.7% 27/51
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 16.0% ±1.4 pp12,593 ±1,067
Renter Occupied 84.0% ±1.0 pp66,328 ±785
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 16.0%±1.4 pp 32.8% ▼ -16.8% 44/51
Renter Occupied 84.0%±1.0 pp 67.2% ▲ +16.8% 8/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence
Median Years in Residence: 12.3 ±0.6 yr
0–2 years 3.6% ±0.7 pp6,754 ±1,216
3–5 years 17.3% ±1.3 pp32,014 ±2,374
6–13 years 36.2% ±2.0 pp67,164 ±3,652
14–33 years 34.0% ±2.0 pp63,016 ±3,672
34+ years 8.9% ±1.0 pp16,429 ±1,842
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 12.3 ±0.6 yr
0–2 years 3.6%±0.7 pp 3.9%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.2% 23/51
3–5 years 17.3%±1.3 pp 18.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.1% 17/51
6–13 years 36.2%±2.0 pp 37.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.2% 34/51
14–33 years 34.0%±2.0 pp 28.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.6% 7/51
34+ years 8.9%±1.0 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.1% 45/51
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 10.2% ±1.0 pp9,052 ±851
Occupied Housing Units 89.8% ±1.2 pp79,805 ±1,050
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 10.2%±1.0 pp 9.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.8% 13/51
Occupied Housing Units 89.8%±1.2 pp 90.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.8% 39/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age
Median Year Built: 1954 ±2 yr
Pre-1940 38.8% ±1.6 pp34,518 ±1,419
1940-2009 54.4% ±2.2 pp48,378 ±1,937
2010+ 6.7% ±0.8 pp5,961 ±698
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1954 ±2 yr
Pre-1940 38.8%±1.6 pp 38.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.6% 25/51
1940-2009 54.4%±2.2 pp 55.0%±0.4 pp ▼ -0.5% 29/51
2010+ 6.7%±0.8 pp 6.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.1% 21/51
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 2.5% ±0.6 pp2,242 ±490
2 to 4 Units 8.6% ±0.9 pp7,630 ±824
5 to 19 Units 21.5% ±1.4 pp19,101 ±1,253
20+ Units 67.3% ±1.9 pp59,788 ±1,705
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 2.5%±0.6 pp 16.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -13.7% 43/51
2 to 4 Units 8.6%±0.9 pp 21.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -12.7% 40/51
5 to 19 Units 21.5%±1.4 pp 13.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.2% 8/51
20+ Units 67.3%±1.9 pp 48.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +18.4% 14/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms
Studio 10.5% ±1.0 pp9,351 ±855
1 Bedroom 30.9% ±1.6 pp27,489 ±1,397
2 Bedrooms 37.7% ±1.7 pp33,468 ±1,500
3 Bedrooms 16.7% ±1.4 pp14,847 ±1,284
4 Bedrooms 3.0% ±0.5 pp2,638 ±483
5+ Bedrooms 1.2% ±0.4 pp1,064 ±326
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Studio 10.5%±1.0 pp 9.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.0% 16/51
1 Bedroom 30.9%±1.6 pp 29.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.5% 21/51
2 Bedrooms 37.7%±1.7 pp 31.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.0% 8/51
3 Bedrooms 16.7%±1.4 pp 21.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.2% 36/51
4 Bedrooms 3.0%±0.5 pp 5.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.4% 41/51
5+ Bedrooms 1.2%±0.4 pp 2.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 37/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden
Housing Costs <20% of Income 30.2% ±1.6 pp24,065 ±1,295
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 21.0% ±1.5 pp16,772 ±1,206
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 48.8% ±1.9 pp38,968 ±1,528
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 26.7% ±1.6 pp21,323 ±1,292
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 30.2%±1.6 pp 24.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.7% 36/51
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 21.0%±1.5 pp 20.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.2% 15/51
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 48.8%±1.9 pp 49.8%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.0% 21/51
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 26.7%±1.6 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.8% 20/51
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 $1,407 ±$107
Median Rent + Utilities $1,504 ±$111
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 9 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,407 ±$107 $1,782 ±$7 -$374
Median Rent + Utilities $1,504 ±$111 $1,911 ±$7 -$407
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 52.2% ±1.9 pp46,382 ±1,661
Electricity 24.6% ±1.7 pp21,829 ±1,485
Other 23.2% ±1.7 pp20,647 ±1,474
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 52.2%±1.9 pp 64.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -12.3% 42/51
Electricity 24.6%±1.7 pp 16.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.8% 10/51
Other 23.2%±1.7 pp 18.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.5% 12/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode
Drives Alone 10.7% ±1.4 pp9,519 ±1,289
Carpools 1.5% ±0.5 pp1,300 ±440
Public Transit 72.9% ±2.2 pp64,864 ±1,940
Walks 9.6% ±1.3 pp8,527 ±1,130
Bikes 2.4% ±0.6 pp2,137 ±554
Other 1.1% ±0.4 pp999 ±348
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 9 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 10.7%±1.4 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -10.9% 42/51
Carpools 1.5%±0.5 pp 4.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.8% 47/51
Public Transit 72.9%±2.2 pp 44.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +28.9% 1/51
Walks 9.6%±1.3 pp 9.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.4% 20/51
Bikes 2.4%±0.6 pp 1.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.8% 15/51
Other 1.1%±0.4 pp 2.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.3% 38/51
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: 38 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 6.8% ±0.9 pp6,071 ±812
15-29 Minutes 19.7% ±1.6 pp17,574 ±1,455
30-44 Minutes 39.4% ±2.3 pp35,094 ±2,043
45-59 Minutes 18.3% ±1.7 pp16,268 ±1,504
60+ Minutes 15.7% ±1.9 pp13,974 ±1,650
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 38 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 6.8%±0.9 pp 9.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.1% 44/51
15-29 Minutes 19.7%±1.6 pp 21.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.8% 23/51
30-44 Minutes 39.4%±2.3 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +12.0% 2/51
45-59 Minutes 18.3%±1.7 pp 15.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.4% 16/51
60+ Minutes 15.7%±1.9 pp 25.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.6% 40/51
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.23 ±0.02
0 Car Households 76.8% ±1.8 pp61,253 ±1,423
1 Car Households 20.2% ±1.5 pp16,136 ±1,215
2+ Car Households 3.0% ±0.7 pp2,416 ±584
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.23 ±0.02
0 Car Households 76.8%±1.8 pp 55.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +21.4% 6/51
1 Car Households 20.2%±1.5 pp 31.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -11.7% 45/51
2+ Car Households 3.0%±0.7 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.7% 43/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access
No Computer or Smartphone 7.0% ±0.9 pp5,605 ±739
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 13.3% ±1.5 pp10,583 ±1,191
Desktop or Laptop 73.6% ±1.5 pp58,751 ±1,172
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 7.0%±0.9 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.7% 8/51
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 13.3%±1.5 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.9% 15/51
Desktop or Laptop 73.6%±1.5 pp 84.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -10.7% 38/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access
Internet Access 91.8% ±1.2 pp73,230 ±966
↳ Cellular data plan only 15.0% ±1.3 pp11,972 ±1,059
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.5% ±0.6 pp1,960 ±490
No Internet Access 8.2% ±1.0 pp6,575 ±766
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 91.8%±1.2 pp 90.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.2% 37/51
↳ Cellular data plan only 15.0%±1.3 pp 13.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.3% 18/51
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.5%±0.6 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.3% 15/51
No Internet Access 8.2%±1.0 pp 7.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.0% 15/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance
Uninsured (Total) 5.9% ±0.7 pp11,006 ±1,284
Uninsured (Under 19) 1.9% ±0.9 pp3,605 ±1,732
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 8.0% ±1.0 pp14,852 ±1,826
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.4% ±0.9 pp2,656 ±1,584
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 5.9%±0.7 pp 6.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.3% 27/51
Uninsured (Under 19) 1.9%±0.9 pp 2.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 33/51
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 8.0%±1.0 pp 9.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.9% 31/51
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.4%±0.9 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.1% 28/51
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 17.6% ±1.0 pp32,593 ±1,789
Ambulatory Disability 11.2% ±0.8 pp20,670 ±1,547
Hearing Disability 2.2% ±0.4 pp4,095 ±803
Vision Disability 3.3% ±0.5 pp6,206 ±901
Cognitive Disability 6.8% ±0.7 pp12,646 ±1,208
Self-Care Disability 4.1% ±0.5 pp7,555 ±980
Independent Living Disability 7.4% ±0.7 pp13,654 ±1,297
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 17.6%±1.0 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +12.2% 11/51
Ambulatory Disability 11.2%±0.8 pp 8.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.3% 12/51
Hearing Disability 2.2%±0.4 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.6% 39/51
Vision Disability 3.3%±0.5 pp 3.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.2% 15/51
Cognitive Disability 6.8%±0.7 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.6% 8/51
Self-Care Disability 4.1%±0.5 pp 3.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.4% 16/51
Independent Living Disability 7.4%±0.7 pp 6.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.8% 14/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Categories are not mutually exclusive.