District 21 Demographic Profile

nyc District 21 demographic profile — Census-based tables and charts.
Shanel Thomas-Henry
Shanel Thomas-Henry
District 21 Council Member (Queens)
District 21 Map
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District 21 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$75,389±$4.1k
District 21
$75,389±$4.1k
New York City
$80,483±$601
Adults with a Disability
12.7%±0.9 pp
District 21
12.7%±0.9 pp
New York City
5.3%±0.1 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
63.3%±2.3 pp
District 21
63.3%±2.3 pp
New York City
44.0%±0.2 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
15.1%±1.3 pp
District 21
15.1%±1.3 pp
New York City
16.3%±0.2 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 73.0% ±2.2 pp112,407 ±3,456
White 4.0% ±0.7 pp6,137 ±1,012
Black 10.3% ±1.2 pp15,812 ±1,771
Asian 11.2% ±1.2 pp17,200 ±1,828
Other or Multi-racial 1.5% ±0.4 pp2,369 ±665
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 73.0%±2.2 pp 28.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +44.5% 2/51
White 4.0%±0.7 pp 31.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -27.0% 43/51
Black 10.3%±1.2 pp 20.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -10.1% 26/51
Asian 11.2%±1.2 pp 14.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.4% 25/51
Other or Multi-racial 1.5%±0.4 pp 5.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -4.0% 51/51
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 6.5% ±0.8 pp10,050 ±1,169
5-17 17.6% ±0.9 pp27,025 ±1,452
18-24 8.5% ±0.6 pp13,062 ±898
25-44 31.4% ±0.9 pp48,289 ±1,377
45-64 24.1% ±0.9 pp37,128 ±1,385
65-74 7.5% ±0.7 pp11,594 ±1,038
75-84 3.1% ±0.4 pp4,847 ±586
85+ 1.3% ±0.2 pp1,928 ±372
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Under 5 6.5%±0.8 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.8% 9/51
5-17 17.6%±0.9 pp 14.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.1% 9/51
18-24 8.5%±0.6 pp 8.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.4% 20/51
25-44 31.4%±0.9 pp 30.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.7% 19/51
45-64 24.1%±0.9 pp 24.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.3% 31/51
65-74 7.5%±0.7 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.9% 45/51
75-84 3.1%±0.4 pp 5.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.9% 50/51
85+ 1.3%±0.2 pp 2.1%±0.0 pp ▼ -0.8% 45/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No HS diploma 33.2% ±1.6 pp34,281 ±1,659
HS diploma or GED 32.4% ±1.7 pp33,430 ±1,782
Some college education or associate's degree 18.0% ±1.2 pp18,609 ±1,216
Bachelor's degree 11.7% ±0.9 pp12,049 ±968
Graduate degree 4.6% ±0.6 pp4,759 ±657
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 33.2%±1.6 pp 16.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +17.0% 1/51
HS diploma or GED 32.4%±1.7 pp 22.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +9.8% 3/51
Some college education or associate's degree 18.0%±1.2 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.7% 34/51
Bachelor's degree 11.7%±0.9 pp 24.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -12.3% 48/51
Graduate degree 4.6%±0.6 pp 17.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -13.1% 49/51
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 3.39 ±0.13
1 Person 61.3% ±1.7 pp27,271 ±736
2 Person 14.3% ±1.8 pp6,370 ±789
3 Person 14.5% ±1.9 pp6,472 ±836
4+ Person 9.9% ±1.3 pp4,400 ±597
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 3.39 ±0.13
1 Person 61.3%±1.7 pp 33.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +27.4% 1/51
2 Person 14.3%±1.8 pp 29.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -14.9% 51/51
3 Person 14.5%±1.9 pp 15.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.2% 31/51
4+ Person 9.9%±1.3 pp 21.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.4% 3/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability

Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 49.4% ±1.5 pp70,733 ±2,158
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 50.6% ±1.3 pp72,416 ±1,919
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 33.4% ±1.5 pp47,754 ±2,100
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 13.5% ±1.1 pp19,294 ±1,598
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 49.4%±1.5 pp 53.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.6% 49/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 50.6%±1.3 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +43.0% 3/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 33.4%±1.5 pp 7.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +26.0% 3/51
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 13.5%±1.1 pp 3.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +10.3% 1/51
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship

Born in U.S. 40.7% ±1.3 pp62,671 ±2,032
Born Outside U.S. 59.3% ±1.6 pp91,253 ±2,524
↳ Naturalized Citizen 22.0% ±1.1 pp33,868 ±1,718
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 37.3% ±1.8 pp57,384 ±2,738
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 40.7%±1.3 pp 63.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -22.7% 49/51
Born Outside U.S. 59.3%±1.6 pp 36.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +22.7% 3/51
↳ Naturalized Citizen 22.0%±1.1 pp 21.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.5% 22/51
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 37.3%±1.8 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +22.2% 1/51
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: 59.3%±1.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 90,892±3,684
Most Common Country of Origin Ecuador (29.2%)±2.7 ppEcuador (26,525)±2,413
Second Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (16.5%)±1.8 ppMexico (14,998)±1,602
Third Most Common Country of Origin Dominican Republic (13.5%)±1.6 ppDominican Republic (12,309)±1,451
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 21 New York City
Total Foreign Born 59.3% ±1.4 pp90,892 36.6% ±0.2 pp3,106,148
Most Common Country of Origin Ecuador (29.2%)±2.7 ppEcuador (26,525)±2,413 Dominican Republic (12.9%)±0.3 ppDominican Republic (399,232)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (16.5%)±1.8 ppMexico (14,998)±1,602 China / Hong Kong (12.0%)±0.2 ppChina / Hong Kong (372,410)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Dominican Republic (13.5%)±1.6 ppDominican Republic (12,309)±1,451 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: 59.1% ±1.2 ppTotal Foreign Born: 90,892±3,684
Entered 2010+ 36.2% ±2.4 pp33,033 ±2,190
Entered 2000-2009 27.0% ±1.9 pp24,676 ±1,719
Entered 1990-1999 16.8% ±1.3 pp15,337 ±1,156
Entered Pre-1990 20.0% ±1.2 pp18,208 ±1,121
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 59.1% ±1.2 ppTotal Foreign Born: 90,892±3,684
Entered 2010+ 36.2%±2.4 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +6.6% 9/51
Entered 2000-2009 27.0%±1.9 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.5% 1/51
Entered 1990-1999 16.8%±1.3 pp 21.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.5% 49/51
Entered Pre-1990 20.0%±1.2 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.5% 48/51
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $75,389 ±$4,068
Less than $25k 15.0% ±1.8 pp6,673 ±807
$25k-$50k 19.1% ±2.1 pp8,516 ±914
$50k-$75k 17.1% ±1.9 pp7,609 ±837
$75k-$100k 15.5% ±1.6 pp6,921 ±711
$100k-$150k 18.2% ±2.0 pp8,109 ±898
$150k+ 15.0% ±1.6 pp6,686 ±714
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $75,389 ±$4,068
Less than $25k 15.0%±1.8 pp 19.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.5% 34/51
$25k-$50k 19.1%±2.1 pp 15.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.2% 10/51
$50k-$75k 17.1%±1.9 pp 13.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.0% 1/51
$75k-$100k 15.5%±1.6 pp 10.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.7% 1/51
$100k-$150k 18.2%±2.0 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.1% 13/51
$150k+ 15.0%±1.6 pp 26.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.6% 42/51
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 18.5% ±1.8 pp28,462 ±2,825
Below 200% Poverty Line 43.1% ±2.5 pp66,337 ±3,859
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 8.3% ±1.1 pp12,843 ±1,759
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 18.5%±1.8 pp 17.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.6% 21/51
Below 200% Poverty Line 43.1%±2.5 pp 34.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.6% 11/51
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 8.3%±1.1 pp 8.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 22/51
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 81.6% ±1.5 pp54,030 ±983
↳ Employed 76.3% ±1.6 pp50,525 ±1,088
↳ Unemployed 5.2% ±0.8 pp3,457 ±517
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 6.4% ±1.0 pp
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 18.4% ±4.9 pp12,157 ±3,234
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 81.6%±1.5 pp 63.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +18.4% 34/51
↳ Employed 76.3%±1.6 pp 58.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +18.3% 27/51
↳ Unemployed 5.2%±0.8 pp 8.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.8% 33/51
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 6.4%±1.0 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.6% 31/51
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 18.4%±4.9 pp 36.8%±0.7 pp ▼ -18.4% 18/51
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 16.7% ±0.9 pp25,716 ±1,392
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 97.4% ±0.9 pp25,049 ±237
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 2.6% ±1.1 pp667 ±287
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 16.7%±0.9 pp 14.0% ▲ +2.7% 10/51
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 97.4%±0.9 pp 80.3% ▲ +17.1% 1/51
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 2.6%±1.1 pp 19.7% ▼ -17.1% 51/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Grad School 5.9% ±0.5 pp9,086 ±816
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 83.6% ±4.3 pp7,593 ±392
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 16.4% ±2.6 pp1,494 ±237
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 5.9%±0.5 pp 7.0% ▼ -1.1% 42/51
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 83.6%±4.3 pp 55.1% ▲ +28.5% 1/51
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 16.4%±2.6 pp 44.9% ▼ -28.5% 51/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology

K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 6.3% ±1.8 pp1,656 ±469
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 3.9% ±2.5 pp1,031 ±647
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 21 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 6.3%±1.8 pp 7.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.8% 14/51
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 3.9%±2.5 pp 5.5%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.5% 26/51
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 26.5% ±1.5 pp11,827 ±685
Renter Occupied 73.5% ±1.7 pp32,810 ±747
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 26.5%±1.5 pp 32.8% ▼ -6.3% 29/51
Renter Occupied 73.5%±1.7 pp 67.2% ▲ +6.3% 23/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Years in Residence: 12.0 ±0.7 yr
0–2 years 1.9% ±0.6 pp2,947 ±941
3–5 years 16.7% ±1.6 pp25,746 ±2,518
6–13 years 41.7% ±2.5 pp64,194 ±3,857
14–33 years 30.4% ±2.4 pp46,763 ±3,653
34+ years 9.3% ±1.2 pp14,274 ±1,877
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 12.0 ±0.7 yr
0–2 years 1.9%±0.6 pp 3.9%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.9% 48/51
3–5 years 16.7%±1.6 pp 18.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.6% 20/51
6–13 years 41.7%±2.5 pp 37.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.2% 9/51
14–33 years 30.4%±2.4 pp 28.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.0% 20/51
34+ years 9.3%±1.2 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.6% 40/51
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 7.4% ±0.9 pp3,567 ±440
Occupied Housing Units 92.6% ±1.1 pp44,512 ±515
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 7.4%±0.9 pp 9.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.9% 23/51
Occupied Housing Units 92.6%±1.1 pp 90.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.9% 29/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1955 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 25.3% ±1.9 pp12,147 ±896
1940-2009 71.7% ±2.9 pp34,464 ±1,386
2010+ 3.1% ±0.7 pp1,467 ±342
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1955 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 25.3%±1.9 pp 38.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -12.9% 42/51
1940-2009 71.7%±2.9 pp 55.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +16.7% 8/51
2010+ 3.1%±0.7 pp 6.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.8% 37/51
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 15.1% ±1.3 pp7,259 ±642
2 to 4 Units 44.7% ±2.3 pp21,472 ±1,094
5 to 19 Units 10.8% ±1.3 pp5,192 ±619
20+ Units 29.3% ±2.0 pp14,076 ±948
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 15.1%±1.3 pp 16.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.2% 23/51
2 to 4 Units 44.7%±2.3 pp 21.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +23.3% 5/51
5 to 19 Units 10.8%±1.3 pp 13.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.5% 27/51
20+ Units 29.3%±2.0 pp 48.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -19.6% 35/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms

Studio 8.6% ±1.4 pp4,115 ±659
1 Bedroom 23.3% ±1.9 pp11,198 ±916
2 Bedrooms 33.5% ±1.9 pp16,099 ±937
3 Bedrooms 27.1% ±1.8 pp13,021 ±882
4 Bedrooms 5.9% ±1.1 pp2,857 ±524
5+ Bedrooms 1.6% ±0.4 pp789 ±199
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Studio 8.6%±1.4 pp 9.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 22/51
1 Bedroom 23.3%±1.9 pp 29.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.1% 37/51
2 Bedrooms 33.5%±1.9 pp 31.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.9% 22/51
3 Bedrooms 27.1%±1.8 pp 21.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.2% 14/51
4 Bedrooms 5.9%±1.1 pp 5.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.6% 19/51
5+ Bedrooms 1.6%±0.4 pp 2.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.5% 32/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Housing Costs <20% of Income 24.5% ±1.9 pp10,907 ±850
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 22.5% ±2.0 pp10,032 ±894
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 53.0% ±2.3 pp23,573 ±1,043
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 27.3% ±2.0 pp12,169 ±874
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 24.5%±1.9 pp 24.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.1% 46/51
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 22.5%±2.0 pp 20.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.7% 6/51
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 53.0%±2.3 pp 49.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.1% 11/51
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 27.3%±2.0 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.2% 18/51
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 $1,808 ±$127
Median Rent + Utilities $1,938 ±$158
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 21 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,808 ±$127 $1,782 ±$7 +$27
Median Rent + Utilities $1,938 ±$158 $1,911 ±$7 +$28
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 74.1% ±1.9 pp35,632 ±911
Electricity 10.1% ±1.3 pp4,859 ±641
Other 15.8% ±2.0 pp7,588 ±984
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 74.1%±1.9 pp 64.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +9.7% 17/51
Electricity 10.1%±1.3 pp 16.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.7% 32/51
Other 15.8%±2.0 pp 18.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.0% 26/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode

Drives Alone 19.5% ±1.4 pp14,373 ±1,000
Carpools 5.0% ±0.9 pp3,661 ±670
Public Transit 63.3% ±2.3 pp46,767 ±1,693
Walks 8.6% ±1.2 pp6,338 ±871
Bikes 1.8% ±0.6 pp1,355 ±420
Other 1.2% ±0.4 pp886 ±314
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 21 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 19.5%±1.4 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.1% 29/51
Carpools 5.0%±0.9 pp 4.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.6% 24/51
Public Transit 63.3%±2.3 pp 44.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +19.3% 14/51
Walks 8.6%±1.2 pp 9.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.6% 22/51
Bikes 1.8%±0.6 pp 1.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.2% 22/51
Other 1.2%±0.4 pp 2.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.2% 33/51
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: 44 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 8.2% ±1.3 pp6,065 ±930
15-29 Minutes 13.4% ±1.1 pp9,882 ±844
30-44 Minutes 26.8% ±1.8 pp19,809 ±1,364
45-59 Minutes 17.0% ±1.3 pp12,596 ±981
60+ Minutes 34.6% ±1.8 pp25,532 ±1,350
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 44 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 8.2%±1.3 pp 9.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.7% 36/51
15-29 Minutes 13.4%±1.1 pp 21.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -8.1% 50/51
30-44 Minutes 26.8%±1.8 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.6% 22/51
45-59 Minutes 17.0%±1.3 pp 15.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.2% 21/51
60+ Minutes 34.6%±1.8 pp 25.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +9.3% 8/51
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability

Average Vehicles per Household: 0.64 ±0.04
0 Car Households 51.7% ±2.4 pp23,030 ±1,087
1 Car Households 36.1% ±2.3 pp16,085 ±1,017
2+ Car Households 12.1% ±1.6 pp5,397 ±726
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.64 ±0.04
0 Car Households 51.7%±2.4 pp 55.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.6% 29/51
1 Car Households 36.1%±2.3 pp 31.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.2% 26/51
2+ Car Households 12.1%±1.6 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.6% 20/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 3.0% ±0.8 pp1,346 ±376
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 14.6% ±1.9 pp6,494 ±843
Desktop or Laptop 73.2% ±1.8 pp32,581 ±792
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 3.0%±0.8 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.3% 46/51
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 14.6%±1.9 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.2% 7/51
Desktop or Laptop 73.2%±1.8 pp 84.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.1% 40/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access

Internet Access 92.4% ±1.5 pp41,147 ±654
↳ Cellular data plan only 21.4% ±1.9 pp9,528 ±832
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.7% ±0.9 pp1,208 ±405
No Internet Access 7.6% ±1.3 pp3,365 ±597
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 92.4%±1.5 pp 90.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.8% 34/51
↳ Cellular data plan only 21.4%±1.9 pp 13.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.7% 6/51
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.7%±0.9 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.6% 11/51
No Internet Access 7.6%±1.3 pp 7.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.3% 18/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Uninsured (Total) 19.4% ±1.2 pp29,817 ±1,871
Uninsured (Under 19) 5.2% ±1.5 pp7,977 ±2,239
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 27.7% ±1.8 pp42,617 ±2,720
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 5.6% ±3.4 pp8,600 ±5,225
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 19.4%±1.2 pp 6.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +13.1% 1/51
Uninsured (Under 19) 5.2%±1.5 pp 2.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.9% 1/51
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 27.7%±1.8 pp 9.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +18.7% 1/51
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 5.6%±3.4 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +4.1% 1/51
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 12.7% ±0.9 pp19,610 ±1,370
Ambulatory Disability 7.5% ±0.7 pp11,574 ±1,140
Hearing Disability 3.1% ±0.5 pp4,750 ±814
Vision Disability 4.0% ±0.6 pp6,228 ±888
Cognitive Disability 4.9% ±0.6 pp7,502 ±956
Self-Care Disability 2.9% ±0.6 pp4,445 ±851
Independent Living Disability 4.8% ±0.6 pp7,366 ±927
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 21 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 12.7%±0.9 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +7.4% 35/51
Ambulatory Disability 7.5%±0.7 pp 8.9%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.3% 37/51
Hearing Disability 3.1%±0.5 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.3% 18/51
Vision Disability 4.0%±0.6 pp 3.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.9% 10/51
Cognitive Disability 4.9%±0.6 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 26/51
Self-Care Disability 2.9%±0.6 pp 3.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.7% 38/51
Independent Living Disability 4.8%±0.6 pp 6.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.8% 42/51
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.