District 18 Demographic Profile

nyc District 18 demographic profile — Census-based tables and charts.

District 18

Amanda Farías
Amanda Farías
District 18 Council Member (Bronx)
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District 18 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$54,735±$4.2k
District 18
$54,735±$4.2k
New York City
$80,483±$601
Adults with a Disability
18.7%±1.1 pp
District 18
18.7%±1.1 pp
New York City
5.3%±0.1 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
55.3%±2.0 pp
District 18
55.3%±2.0 pp
New York City
44.0%±0.2 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
15.2%±1.4 pp
District 18
15.2%±1.4 pp
New York City
16.3%±0.2 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic 55.1% ±1.9 pp87,223 ±3,027
White 2.7% ±0.6 pp4,300 ±910
Black 25.2% ±1.7 pp39,880 ±2,722
Asian 12.7% ±1.2 pp20,100 ±1,939
Other or Multi-racial 4.3% ±0.8 pp6,789 ±1,249
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 55.1%±1.9 pp 28.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +26.6% 7/51
White 2.7%±0.6 pp 31.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -28.2% 48/51
Black 25.2%±1.7 pp 20.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.8% 17/51
Asian 12.7%±1.2 pp 14.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.9% 21/51
Other or Multi-racial 4.3%±0.8 pp 5.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.2% 33/51
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 6.7% ±0.7 pp10,547 ±1,078
5-17 16.9% ±0.9 pp26,726 ±1,459
18-24 9.5% ±0.7 pp15,100 ±1,176
25-44 27.7% ±1.0 pp43,835 ±1,660
45-64 23.6% ±0.8 pp37,390 ±1,309
65-74 8.7% ±0.7 pp13,782 ±1,057
75-84 5.1% ±0.5 pp8,118 ±759
85+ 1.8% ±0.4 pp2,795 ±564
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Under 5 6.7%±0.7 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.0% 6/51
5-17 16.9%±0.9 pp 14.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.4% 11/51
18-24 9.5%±0.7 pp 8.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.4% 7/51
25-44 27.7%±1.0 pp 30.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.0% 29/51
45-64 23.6%±0.8 pp 24.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.8% 33/51
65-74 8.7%±0.7 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.7% 34/51
75-84 5.1%±0.5 pp 5.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.1% 23/51
85+ 1.8%±0.4 pp 2.1%±0.0 pp ▼ -0.3% 30/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment
No HS diploma 23.9% ±1.5 pp25,386 ±1,546
HS diploma or GED 29.3% ±1.4 pp31,121 ±1,509
Some college education or associate's degree 24.9% ±1.4 pp26,417 ±1,463
Bachelor's degree 14.0% ±1.0 pp14,872 ±1,082
Graduate degree 7.8% ±1.0 pp8,261 ±1,084
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 23.9%±1.5 pp 16.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.7% 10/51
HS diploma or GED 29.3%±1.4 pp 22.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.7% 11/51
Some college education or associate's degree 24.9%±1.4 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +14.5% 9/51
Bachelor's degree 14.0%±1.0 pp 24.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.9% 45/51
Graduate degree 7.8%±1.0 pp 17.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -9.9% 44/51
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size
Average Household Size: 2.64 ±0.08
1 Person 55.6% ±1.4 pp32,902 ±800
2 Person 22.6% ±1.5 pp13,383 ±905
3 Person 12.0% ±1.2 pp7,128 ±681
4+ Person 9.8% ±1.4 pp5,789 ±807
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 2.64 ±0.08
1 Person 55.6%±1.4 pp 33.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +21.8% 7/51
2 Person 22.6%±1.5 pp 29.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.6% 33/51
3 Person 12.0%±1.2 pp 15.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.7% 51/51
4+ Person 9.8%±1.4 pp 21.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.5% 4/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 73.2% ±1.4 pp107,719 ±2,117
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 26.8% ±1.3 pp39,493 ±1,904
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 14.9% ±1.0 pp21,885 ±1,530
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 5.2% ±0.6 pp7,656 ±942
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 73.2%±1.4 pp 53.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +20.2% 34/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 26.8%±1.3 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +19.2% 18/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 14.9%±1.0 pp 7.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +7.5% 15/51
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 5.2%±0.6 pp 3.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.0% 12/51
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship
Born in U.S. 64.5% ±1.5 pp102,078 ±2,427
Born Outside U.S. 35.5% ±1.5 pp56,215 ±2,345
↳ Naturalized Citizen 19.3% ±1.1 pp30,584 ±1,797
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 16.2% ±1.2 pp25,631 ±1,871
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 64.5%±1.5 pp 63.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.1% 25/51
Born Outside U.S. 35.5%±1.5 pp 36.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.1% 27/51
↳ Naturalized Citizen 19.3%±1.1 pp 21.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.2% 32/51
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 16.2%±1.2 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.1% 15/51
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: 35.5%±1.5 ppTotal Foreign Born: 56,036±2,838
Most Common Country of Origin Dominican Republic (29.4%)±2.6 ppDominican Republic (16,453)±1,470
Second Most Common Country of Origin Bangladesh (20.9%)±2.5 ppBangladesh (11,713)±1,396
Third Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (5.6%)±1.2 ppMexico (3,111)±652
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 18 New York City
Total Foreign Born 35.5% ±1.5 pp56,036 36.6% ±0.2 pp3,106,148
Most Common Country of Origin Dominican Republic (29.4%)±2.6 ppDominican Republic (16,453)±1,470 Dominican Republic (12.9%)±0.3 ppDominican Republic (399,232)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Bangladesh (20.9%)±2.5 ppBangladesh (11,713)±1,396 China / Hong Kong (12.0%)±0.2 ppChina / Hong Kong (372,410)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (5.6%)±1.2 ppMexico (3,111)±652 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: 35.4% ±1.5 ppTotal Foreign Born: 56,037±2,838
Entered 2010+ 38.7% ±2.8 pp21,753 ±1,581
Entered 2000-2009 21.7% ±1.8 pp12,201 ±1,018
Entered 1990-1999 17.8% ±1.5 pp10,009 ±870
Entered Pre-1990 21.8% ±1.9 pp12,251 ±1,048
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 35.4% ±1.5 ppTotal Foreign Born: 56,037±2,838
Entered 2010+ 38.7%±2.8 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +9.1% 4/51
Entered 2000-2009 21.7%±1.8 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.1% 24/51
Entered 1990-1999 17.8%±1.5 pp 21.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.5% 44/51
Entered Pre-1990 21.8%±1.9 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.7% 44/51
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income
Median Household Income: $54,735 ±$4,201
Less than $25k 28.1% ±2.0 pp16,617 ±1,181
$25k-$50k 21.8% ±1.9 pp12,914 ±1,103
$50k-$75k 14.8% ±1.4 pp8,749 ±823
$75k-$100k 11.1% ±1.3 pp6,581 ±765
$100k-$150k 13.0% ±1.5 pp7,714 ±916
$150k+ 11.2% ±1.2 pp6,626 ±732
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $54,735 ±$4,201
Less than $25k 28.1%±2.0 pp 19.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.6% 8/51
$25k-$50k 21.8%±1.9 pp 15.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.9% 4/51
$50k-$75k 14.8%±1.4 pp 13.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.7% 14/51
$75k-$100k 11.1%±1.3 pp 10.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.3% 29/51
$100k-$150k 13.0%±1.5 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.1% 41/51
$150k+ 11.2%±1.2 pp 26.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -15.4% 47/51
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 25.3% ±1.9 pp40,018 ±2,933
Below 200% Poverty Line 48.4% ±2.4 pp76,658 ±3,781
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 12.9% ±1.4 pp20,471 ±2,270
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 25.3%±1.9 pp 17.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.4% 9/51
Below 200% Poverty Line 48.4%±2.4 pp 34.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +13.9% 7/51
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 12.9%±1.4 pp 8.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.2% 7/51
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 76.5% ±1.8 pp52,058 ±1,249
↳ Employed 68.8% ±1.9 pp46,816 ±1,317
↳ Unemployed 7.6% ±1.1 pp5,188 ±782
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 10.0% ±1.5 pp—
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 23.5% ±5.1 pp16,008 ±3,457
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 76.5%±1.8 pp 63.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +13.3% 46/51
↳ Employed 68.8%±1.9 pp 58.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +10.7% 45/51
↳ Unemployed 7.6%±1.1 pp 8.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 12/51
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 10.0%±1.5 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.9% 10/51
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 23.5%±5.1 pp 36.8%±0.7 pp ▼ -13.3% 6/51
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 16.0% ±0.9 pp25,285 ±1,426
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 90.0% ±8.0 pp22,761 ±2,033
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 10.0% ±2.8 pp2,524 ±709
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 16.0%±0.9 pp 14.0% ▲ +1.9% 14/51
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 90.0%±8.0 pp 80.3% ▲ +9.7% 11/51
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 10.0%±2.8 pp 19.7% ▼ -9.7% 41/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment
Enrolled in College or Grad School 6.3% ±0.6 pp9,903 ±969
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 75.0% ±5.0 pp7,431 ±496
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 25.0% ±3.7 pp2,472 ±369
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 6.3%±0.6 pp 7.0% ▼ -0.7% 35/51
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 75.0%±5.0 pp 55.1% ▲ +20.0% 3/51
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 25.0%±3.7 pp 44.9% ▼ -20.0% 49/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 5.9% ±1.6 pp1,576 ±421
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 3.6% ±2.0 pp966 ±542
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 18 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 5.9%±1.6 pp 7.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.3% 18/51
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 3.6%±2.0 pp 5.5%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.9% 30/51
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 24.7% ±1.6 pp14,600 ±960
Renter Occupied 75.3% ±1.7 pp44,490 ±990
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 24.7%±1.6 pp 32.8% ▼ -8.1% 33/51
Renter Occupied 75.3%±1.7 pp 67.2% ▲ +8.1% 19/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence
Median Years in Residence: 13.7 ±0.7 yr
0–2 years 2.8% ±0.6 pp4,414 ±990
3–5 years 12.1% ±1.2 pp19,227 ±1,905
6–13 years 39.2% ±2.2 pp62,055 ±3,493
14–33 years 31.6% ±2.0 pp49,998 ±3,224
34+ years 14.3% ±1.4 pp22,600 ±2,263
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 13.7 ±0.7 yr
0–2 years 2.8%±0.6 pp 3.9%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.1% 34/51
3–5 years 12.1%±1.2 pp 18.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.2% 47/51
6–13 years 39.2%±2.2 pp 37.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.7% 18/51
14–33 years 31.6%±2.0 pp 28.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.2% 17/51
34+ years 14.3%±1.4 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.4% 12/51
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 6.1% ±0.8 pp3,834 ±530
Occupied Housing Units 93.9% ±1.0 pp59,202 ±616
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 6.1%±0.8 pp 9.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.3% 36/51
Occupied Housing Units 93.9%±1.0 pp 90.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.3% 16/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age
Median Year Built: 1952 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 33.7% ±1.7 pp21,255 ±1,100
1940-2009 62.4% ±2.6 pp39,352 ±1,629
2010+ 3.9% ±0.7 pp2,429 ±447
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1952 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 33.7%±1.7 pp 38.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.5% 31/51
1940-2009 62.4%±2.6 pp 55.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +7.5% 19/51
2010+ 3.9%±0.7 pp 6.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.0% 31/51
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 15.2% ±1.4 pp9,587 ±853
2 to 4 Units 23.0% ±1.6 pp14,497 ±999
5 to 19 Units 8.8% ±1.1 pp5,540 ±663
20+ Units 52.8% ±2.2 pp33,305 ±1,384
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 15.2%±1.4 pp 16.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.1% 21/51
2 to 4 Units 23.0%±1.6 pp 21.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.7% 27/51
5 to 19 Units 8.8%±1.1 pp 13.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.5% 33/51
20+ Units 52.8%±2.2 pp 48.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.9% 22/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms
Studio 6.0% ±1.0 pp3,812 ±625
1 Bedroom 32.3% ±1.8 pp20,368 ±1,138
2 Bedrooms 32.9% ±1.9 pp20,718 ±1,168
3 Bedrooms 23.2% ±1.5 pp14,595 ±963
4 Bedrooms 3.9% ±0.7 pp2,428 ±427
5+ Bedrooms 1.8% ±0.4 pp1,114 ±273
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Studio 6.0%±1.0 pp 9.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.5% 36/51
1 Bedroom 32.3%±1.8 pp 29.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.9% 19/51
2 Bedrooms 32.9%±1.9 pp 31.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.3% 24/51
3 Bedrooms 23.2%±1.5 pp 21.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.2% 22/51
4 Bedrooms 3.9%±0.7 pp 5.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.5% 32/51
5+ Bedrooms 1.8%±0.4 pp 2.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 31/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden
Housing Costs <20% of Income 25.6% ±2.0 pp15,172 ±1,181
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 17.9% ±1.5 pp10,622 ±906
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 56.4% ±1.8 pp33,408 ±1,094
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 31.7% ±1.6 pp18,772 ±975
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 25.6%±2.0 pp 24.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.2% 44/51
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 17.9%±1.5 pp 20.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.9% 46/51
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 56.4%±1.8 pp 49.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +6.6% 5/51
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 31.7%±1.6 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.2% 6/51
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 $1,310
Median Rent + Utilities $1,449
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 18 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,310 $1,782 ±$7 -$472
Median Rent + Utilities $1,449 $1,911 ±$7 -$461
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 54.8% ±2.1 pp34,544 ±1,312
Electricity 12.6% ±1.4 pp7,966 ±908
Other 32.6% ±1.9 pp20,525 ±1,217
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 54.8%±2.1 pp 64.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.6% 37/51
Electricity 12.6%±1.4 pp 16.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.2% 27/51
Other 32.6%±1.9 pp 18.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +13.8% 4/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode
Drives Alone 30.0% ±2.0 pp22,810 ±1,544
Carpools 4.4% ±0.8 pp3,314 ±600
Public Transit 55.3% ±2.0 pp42,011 ±1,536
Walks 7.5% ±1.2 pp5,732 ±906
Bikes 0.5% ±0.3 pp414 ±261
Other 1.0% ±0.4 pp741 ±334
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 18 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 30.0%±2.0 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.5% 18/51
Carpools 4.4%±0.8 pp 4.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.1% 27/51
Public Transit 55.3%±2.0 pp 44.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +11.3% 25/51
Walks 7.5%±1.2 pp 9.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.7% 28/51
Bikes 0.5%±0.3 pp 1.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 39/51
Other 1.0%±0.4 pp 2.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.5% 45/51
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: 45 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 8.5% ±1.0 pp6,462 ±761
15-29 Minutes 17.8% ±1.7 pp13,558 ±1,288
30-44 Minutes 21.2% ±1.8 pp16,075 ±1,381
45-59 Minutes 17.0% ±1.7 pp12,909 ±1,297
60+ Minutes 35.5% ±2.1 pp26,977 ±1,574
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 45 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 8.5%±1.0 pp 9.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.4% 32/51
15-29 Minutes 17.8%±1.7 pp 21.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.7% 31/51
30-44 Minutes 21.2%±1.8 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.2% 44/51
45-59 Minutes 17.0%±1.7 pp 15.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.1% 22/51
60+ Minutes 35.5%±2.1 pp 25.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +10.2% 6/51
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.56 ±0.03
0 Car Households 56.3% ±2.2 pp33,311 ±1,281
1 Car Households 32.6% ±2.0 pp19,313 ±1,180
2+ Car Households 11.1% ±1.4 pp6,578 ±813
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.56 ±0.03
0 Car Households 56.3%±2.2 pp 55.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.9% 24/51
1 Car Households 32.6%±2.0 pp 31.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.7% 29/51
2+ Car Households 11.1%±1.4 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.7% 23/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access
No Computer or Smartphone 6.2% ±1.0 pp3,648 ±576
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 16.3% ±1.5 pp9,668 ±876
Desktop or Laptop 67.9% ±1.9 pp40,207 ±1,104
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 6.2%±1.0 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.9% 13/51
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 16.3%±1.5 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.0% 6/51
Desktop or Laptop 67.9%±1.9 pp 84.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -16.4% 44/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access
Internet Access 89.8% ±1.5 pp53,154 ±889
↳ Cellular data plan only 18.3% ±1.7 pp10,855 ±1,009
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 3.2% ±0.7 pp1,919 ±409
No Internet Access 10.2% ±1.2 pp6,048 ±722
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 89.8%±1.5 pp 90.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.8% 46/51
↳ Cellular data plan only 18.3%±1.7 pp 13.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.6% 12/51
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 3.2%±0.7 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.1% 5/51
No Internet Access 10.2%±1.2 pp 7.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.9% 6/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance
Uninsured (Total) 8.1% ±0.8 pp12,750 ±1,340
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.6% ±1.3 pp5,774 ±2,126
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 11.5% ±1.3 pp18,224 ±2,034
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.6% ±0.8 pp2,566 ±1,344
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 8.1%±0.8 pp 6.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.8% 10/51
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.6%±1.3 pp 2.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.3% 8/51
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 11.5%±1.3 pp 9.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.6% 10/51
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.6%±0.8 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.1% 25/51
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 18.7% ±1.1 pp29,596 ±1,735
Ambulatory Disability 11.6% ±0.9 pp18,392 ±1,428
Hearing Disability 3.6% ±0.5 pp5,753 ±861
Vision Disability 4.2% ±0.6 pp6,691 ±972
Cognitive Disability 7.7% ±0.7 pp12,132 ±1,180
Self-Care Disability 5.4% ±0.7 pp8,516 ±1,057
Independent Living Disability 9.3% ±0.8 pp14,785 ±1,302
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 18 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 18.7%±1.1 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +13.4% 7/51
Ambulatory Disability 11.6%±0.9 pp 8.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.8% 9/51
Hearing Disability 3.6%±0.5 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.8% 8/51
Vision Disability 4.2%±0.6 pp 3.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.1% 8/51
Cognitive Disability 7.7%±0.7 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.4% 6/51
Self-Care Disability 5.4%±0.7 pp 3.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.7% 6/51
Independent Living Disability 9.3%±0.8 pp 6.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.8% 7/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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