District 36 Demographic Profile

nyc District 36 demographic profile — Census-based tables and charts.
Chi Ossé
Chi Ossé
District 36 Council Member (Brooklyn)
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District 36 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$84,928
District 36
$84,928
New York City
$80,483±$601
Adults with a Disability
14.7%±0.8 pp
District 36
14.7%±0.8 pp
New York City
5.3%±0.1 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
65.5%±1.9 pp
District 36
65.5%±1.9 pp
New York City
44.0%±0.2 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
7.6%±0.8 pp
District 36
7.6%±0.8 pp
New York City
16.3%±0.2 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 19.1% ±1.3 pp33,509 ±2,328
White 23.3% ±1.2 pp40,731 ±2,136
Black 45.5% ±1.8 pp79,703 ±3,208
Asian 4.2% ±0.6 pp7,423 ±971
Other or Multi-racial 7.9% ±0.9 pp13,756 ±1,609
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 19.1%±1.3 pp 28.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.4% 28/51
White 23.3%±1.2 pp 31.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.7% 31/51
Black 45.5%±1.8 pp 20.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +25.1% 10/51
Asian 4.2%±0.6 pp 14.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -10.4% 43/51
Other or Multi-racial 7.9%±0.9 pp 5.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.4% 7/51
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 5.6% ±0.6 pp9,836 ±1,103
5-17 13.2% ±0.8 pp23,097 ±1,391
18-24 7.7% ±0.6 pp13,439 ±1,082
25-44 41.0% ±0.9 pp71,844 ±1,660
45-64 21.6% ±0.8 pp37,786 ±1,458
65-74 6.4% ±0.5 pp11,224 ±911
75-84 3.3% ±0.4 pp5,864 ±737
85+ 1.2% ±0.2 pp2,032 ±393
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Under 5 5.6%±0.6 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.1% 26/51
5-17 13.2%±0.8 pp 14.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.3% 37/51
18-24 7.7%±0.6 pp 8.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 31/51
25-44 41.0%±0.9 pp 30.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +10.3% 6/51
45-64 21.6%±0.8 pp 24.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.9% 44/51
65-74 6.4%±0.5 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.0% 49/51
75-84 3.3%±0.4 pp 5.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.7% 47/51
85+ 1.2%±0.2 pp 2.1%±0.0 pp ▼ -0.9% 47/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No HS diploma 13.0% ±0.9 pp15,238 ±1,113
HS diploma or GED 21.6% ±1.3 pp25,346 ±1,491
Some college education or associate's degree 18.5% ±1.1 pp21,692 ±1,273
Bachelor's degree 30.3% ±1.3 pp35,514 ±1,488
Graduate degree 16.7% ±1.0 pp19,541 ±1,138
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 13.0%±0.9 pp 16.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.2% 37/51
HS diploma or GED 21.6%±1.3 pp 22.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.1% 32/51
Some college education or associate's degree 18.5%±1.1 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.1% 31/51
Bachelor's degree 30.3%±1.3 pp 24.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.3% 12/51
Graduate degree 16.7%±1.0 pp 17.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 23/51
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 2.36 ±0.07
1 Person 53.4% ±1.0 pp38,836 ±755
2 Person 21.9% ±1.2 pp15,947 ±879
3 Person 17.4% ±1.1 pp12,625 ±794
4+ Person 7.2% ±0.8 pp5,256 ±592
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 2.36 ±0.07
1 Person 53.4%±1.0 pp 33.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +19.6% 31/51
2 Person 21.9%±1.2 pp 29.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.2% 37/51
3 Person 17.4%±1.1 pp 15.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.6% 6/51
4+ Person 7.2%±0.8 pp 21.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -14.0% 27/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability

Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 91.0% ±3.4 pp148,284 ±5,565
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 9.0% ±0.9 pp14,579 ±1,396
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 4.1% ±0.6 pp6,734 ±955
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 1.1% ±0.3 pp1,816 ±558
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 91.0%±3.4 pp 53.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +38.1% 7/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 9.0%±0.9 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.3% 45/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 4.1%±0.6 pp 7.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.3% 45/51
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 1.1%±0.3 pp 3.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.1% 46/51
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship

Born in U.S. 78.4% ±1.3 pp137,325 ±2,298
Born Outside U.S. 21.6% ±1.1 pp37,797 ±1,904
↳ Naturalized Citizen 13.0% ±0.9 pp22,745 ±1,581
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 8.6% ±0.7 pp15,051 ±1,256
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 78.4%±1.3 pp 63.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +15.0% 3/51
Born Outside U.S. 21.6%±1.1 pp 36.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -15.0% 49/51
↳ Naturalized Citizen 13.0%±0.9 pp 21.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -8.5% 46/51
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 8.6%±0.7 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.5% 49/51
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: 21.6%±1.1 ppTotal Foreign Born: 37,670±2,195
Most Common Country of Origin Dominican Republic (9.1%)±1.6 ppDominican Republic (3,426)±611
Second Most Common Country of Origin Trinidad Tobago (7.9%)±1.8 ppTrinidad Tobago (2,974)±666
Third Most Common Country of Origin Jamaica (6.7%)±1.6 ppJamaica (2,517)±598
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 36 New York City
Total Foreign Born 21.6% ±1.1 pp37,670 36.6% ±0.2 pp3,106,148
Most Common Country of Origin Dominican Republic (9.1%)±1.6 ppDominican Republic (3,426)±611 Dominican Republic (12.9%)±0.3 ppDominican Republic (399,232)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Trinidad Tobago (7.9%)±1.8 ppTrinidad Tobago (2,974)±666 China / Hong Kong (12.0%)±0.2 ppChina / Hong Kong (372,410)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Jamaica (6.7%)±1.6 ppJamaica (2,517)±598 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: 21.5% ±1.1 ppTotal Foreign Born: 37,670±2,195
Entered 2010+ 29.3% ±2.7 pp11,059 ±1,032
Entered 2000-2009 19.0% ±2.0 pp7,197 ±774
Entered 1990-1999 21.1% ±2.0 pp7,989 ±758
Entered Pre-1990 30.6% ±2.4 pp11,552 ±900
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 21.5% ±1.1 ppTotal Foreign Born: 37,670±2,195
Entered 2010+ 29.3%±2.7 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▼ -0.4% 26/51
Entered 2000-2009 19.0%±2.0 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.5% 38/51
Entered 1990-1999 21.1%±2.0 pp 21.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.2% 20/51
Entered Pre-1990 30.6%±2.4 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.1% 14/51
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $84,928
Less than $25k 21.8% ±1.7 pp15,815 ±1,201
$25k-$50k 13.0% ±1.2 pp9,419 ±861
$50k-$75k 12.2% ±1.2 pp8,880 ±894
$75k-$100k 11.1% ±1.0 pp8,046 ±739
$100k-$150k 16.1% ±1.3 pp11,710 ±964
$150k+ 25.9% ±1.4 pp18,795 ±1,028
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $84,928
Less than $25k 21.8%±1.7 pp 19.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.3% 18/51
$25k-$50k 13.0%±1.2 pp 15.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.0% 39/51
$50k-$75k 12.2%±1.2 pp 13.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.8% 38/51
$75k-$100k 11.1%±1.0 pp 10.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.3% 30/51
$100k-$150k 16.1%±1.3 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.0% 22/51
$150k+ 25.9%±1.4 pp 26.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.7% 21/51
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 24.1% ±1.8 pp42,264 ±3,170
Below 200% Poverty Line 37.2% ±2.1 pp65,126 ±3,632
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 12.2% ±1.2 pp21,341 ±2,176
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 24.1%±1.8 pp 17.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.2% 10/51
Below 200% Poverty Line 37.2%±2.1 pp 34.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.7% 20/51
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 12.2%±1.2 pp 8.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.4% 9/51
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 84.7% ±1.1 pp63,763 ±798
↳ Employed 77.6% ±1.2 pp58,427 ±892
↳ Unemployed 7.0% ±0.8 pp5,296 ±622
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 8.3% ±1.0 pp
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 15.3% ±4.0 pp11,539 ±3,027
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 84.7%±1.1 pp 63.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +21.5% 19/51
↳ Employed 77.6%±1.2 pp 58.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +19.5% 24/51
↳ Unemployed 7.0%±0.8 pp 8.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 14/51
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 8.3%±1.0 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.3% 14/51
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 15.3%±4.0 pp 36.8%±0.7 pp ▼ -21.5% 33/51
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 12.9% ±0.8 pp22,665 ±1,379
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 83.3% ±2.6 pp18,879 ±596
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 16.7% ±2.3 pp3,786 ±527
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 12.9%±0.8 pp 14.0% ▼ -1.1% 36/51
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 83.3%±2.6 pp 80.3% ▲ +3.0% 29/51
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 16.7%±2.3 pp 19.7% ▼ -3.0% 23/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Grad School 6.1% ±0.5 pp10,642 ±898
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 52.0% ±4.4 pp5,530 ±464
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 48.0% ±4.5 pp5,112 ±478
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 6.1%±0.5 pp 7.0% ▼ -0.9% 38/51
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 52.0%±4.4 pp 55.1% ▼ -3.1% 39/51
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 48.0%±4.5 pp 44.9% ▲ +3.1% 13/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology

K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 11.5% ±2.2 pp3,417 ±664
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 7.5% ±2.6 pp2,238 ±777
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 36 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 11.5%±2.2 pp 7.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.3% 4/51
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 7.5%±2.6 pp 5.5%±0.4 pp ▲ +2.0% 11/51
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 19.8% ±1.2 pp14,342 ±842
Renter Occupied 80.2% ±1.3 pp58,174 ±975
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 19.8%±1.2 pp 32.8% ▼ -13.0% 42/51
Renter Occupied 80.2%±1.3 pp 67.2% ▲ +13.0% 10/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Years in Residence: 10.1 ±0.5 yr
0–2 years 5.2% ±0.8 pp9,089 ±1,336
3–5 years 24.4% ±1.4 pp42,654 ±2,406
6–13 years 37.5% ±1.8 pp65,689 ±3,084
14–33 years 24.6% ±1.7 pp43,057 ±2,960
34+ years 8.4% ±0.9 pp14,634 ±1,558
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 10.1 ±0.5 yr
0–2 years 5.2%±0.8 pp 3.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.3% 10/51
3–5 years 24.4%±1.4 pp 18.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.0% 12/51
6–13 years 37.5%±1.8 pp 37.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% 26/51
14–33 years 24.6%±1.7 pp 28.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.8% 39/51
34+ years 8.4%±0.9 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.6% 48/51
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 6.9% ±0.7 pp5,415 ±576
Occupied Housing Units 93.1% ±0.8 pp72,665 ±642
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 6.9%±0.7 pp 9.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.4% 31/51
Occupied Housing Units 93.1%±0.8 pp 90.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.4% 21/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1949 ±2 yr
Pre-1940 54.5% ±1.5 pp42,517 ±1,206
1940-2009 36.1% ±1.8 pp28,167 ±1,390
2010+ 9.5% ±0.8 pp7,396 ±661
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1949 ±2 yr
Pre-1940 54.5%±1.5 pp 38.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +16.3% 7/51
1940-2009 36.1%±1.8 pp 55.0%±0.4 pp ▼ -18.9% 44/51
2010+ 9.5%±0.8 pp 6.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.6% 9/51
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 7.6% ±0.8 pp5,922 ±630
2 to 4 Units 39.2% ±1.6 pp30,639 ±1,268
5 to 19 Units 23.3% ±1.5 pp18,185 ±1,137
20+ Units 29.8% ±1.6 pp23,274 ±1,257
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 7.6%±0.8 pp 16.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.7% 33/51
2 to 4 Units 39.2%±1.6 pp 21.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +17.9% 8/51
5 to 19 Units 23.3%±1.5 pp 13.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +10.0% 6/51
20+ Units 29.8%±1.6 pp 48.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -19.1% 34/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms

Studio 6.9% ±0.9 pp5,358 ±666
1 Bedroom 27.0% ±1.4 pp21,059 ±1,112
2 Bedrooms 36.4% ±1.6 pp28,446 ±1,272
3 Bedrooms 20.3% ±1.3 pp15,887 ±1,024
4 Bedrooms 5.9% ±0.7 pp4,603 ±534
5+ Bedrooms 3.5% ±0.6 pp2,726 ±464
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Studio 6.9%±0.9 pp 9.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.7% 31/51
1 Bedroom 27.0%±1.4 pp 29.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.4% 28/51
2 Bedrooms 36.4%±1.6 pp 31.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.8% 11/51
3 Bedrooms 20.3%±1.3 pp 21.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.6% 27/51
4 Bedrooms 5.9%±0.7 pp 5.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.5% 20/51
5+ Bedrooms 3.5%±0.6 pp 2.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.3% 14/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Housing Costs <20% of Income 28.5% ±1.6 pp20,680 ±1,136
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 23.7% ±1.4 pp17,246 ±1,030
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 47.8% ±1.8 pp34,738 ±1,288
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 26.1% ±1.6 pp18,941 ±1,138
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 28.5%±1.6 pp 24.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.0% 41/51
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 23.7%±1.4 pp 20.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.9% 3/51
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 47.8%±1.8 pp 49.8%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.0% 23/51
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 26.1%±1.6 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.4% 24/51
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 ±$108
Median Rent + Utilities $1,978 ±$114
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 36 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,808 ±$108 $1,782 ±$7 +$27
Median Rent + Utilities $1,978 ±$114 $1,911 ±$7 +$67
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 66.6% ±1.6 pp51,963 ±1,286
Electricity 18.8% ±1.2 pp14,688 ±925
Other 14.6% ±1.3 pp11,429 ±1,049
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 66.6%±1.6 pp 64.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.1% 28/51
Electricity 18.8%±1.2 pp 16.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.0% 17/51
Other 14.6%±1.3 pp 18.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.1% 31/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode

Drives Alone 16.8% ±1.4 pp14,160 ±1,136
Carpools 3.4% ±0.7 pp2,869 ±605
Public Transit 65.5% ±1.9 pp55,050 ±1,604
Walks 7.1% ±0.9 pp5,932 ±772
Bikes 5.1% ±0.7 pp4,272 ±584
Other 1.2% ±0.4 pp1,019 ±345
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 36 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 16.8%±1.4 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.7% 35/51
Carpools 3.4%±0.7 pp 4.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.9% 36/51
Public Transit 65.5%±1.9 pp 44.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +21.5% 12/51
Walks 7.1%±0.9 pp 9.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.2% 32/51
Bikes 5.1%±0.7 pp 1.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.5% 4/51
Other 1.2%±0.4 pp 2.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.2% 31/51
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: 43 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 5.6% ±0.8 pp4,718 ±704
15-29 Minutes 16.0% ±1.4 pp13,478 ±1,185
30-44 Minutes 31.3% ±1.7 pp26,313 ±1,391
45-59 Minutes 23.6% ±1.5 pp19,857 ±1,256
60+ Minutes 23.4% ±1.7 pp19,693 ±1,399
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 43 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 5.6%±0.8 pp 9.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.3% 51/51
15-29 Minutes 16.0%±1.4 pp 21.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -5.5% 42/51
30-44 Minutes 31.3%±1.7 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.9% 15/51
45-59 Minutes 23.6%±1.5 pp 15.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.7% 3/51
60+ Minutes 23.4%±1.7 pp 25.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.9% 34/51
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability

Average Vehicles per Household: 0.40 ±0.02
0 Car Households 65.1% ±1.8 pp47,313 ±1,322
1 Car Households 29.4% ±1.6 pp21,383 ±1,156
2+ Car Households 5.5% ±0.8 pp3,970 ±604
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.40 ±0.02
0 Car Households 65.1%±1.8 pp 55.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +9.8% 18/51
1 Car Households 29.4%±1.6 pp 31.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.5% 34/51
2+ Car Households 5.5%±0.8 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.3% 33/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 4.6% ±0.7 pp3,312 ±497
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 9.1% ±1.0 pp6,640 ±754
Desktop or Laptop 81.0% ±1.4 pp58,882 ±992
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 4.6%±0.7 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.7% 33/51
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 9.1%±1.0 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.2% 31/51
Desktop or Laptop 81.0%±1.4 pp 84.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.3% 21/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access

Internet Access 92.7% ±1.2 pp67,360 ±842
↳ Cellular data plan only 12.6% ±1.1 pp9,181 ±814
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 3.0% ±0.6 pp2,186 ±417
No Internet Access 7.3% ±0.9 pp5,305 ±640
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 92.7%±1.2 pp 90.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.1% 30/51
↳ Cellular data plan only 12.6%±1.1 pp 13.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.1% 26/51
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 3.0%±0.6 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.9% 7/51
No Internet Access 7.3%±0.9 pp 7.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% 22/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Uninsured (Total) 6.5% ±0.6 pp11,390 ±1,119
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.0% ±1.5 pp5,269 ±2,560
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 8.2% ±0.8 pp14,293 ±1,418
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 2.1% ±1.0 pp3,669 ±1,773
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 6.5%±0.6 pp 6.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.2% 22/51
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.0%±1.5 pp 2.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.7% 14/51
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 8.2%±0.8 pp 9.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.8% 30/51
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 2.1%±1.0 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.6% 13/51
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 14.7% ±0.8 pp25,773 ±1,437
Ambulatory Disability 8.9% ±0.7 pp15,535 ±1,195
Hearing Disability 1.9% ±0.4 pp3,241 ±615
Vision Disability 2.9% ±0.4 pp5,055 ±738
Cognitive Disability 5.8% ±0.6 pp10,241 ±1,024
Self-Care Disability 3.2% ±0.4 pp5,661 ±773
Independent Living Disability 6.2% ±0.6 pp10,882 ±985
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 36 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 14.7%±0.8 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +9.4% 19/51
Ambulatory Disability 8.9%±0.7 pp 8.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% 23/51
Hearing Disability 1.9%±0.4 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.9% 49/51
Vision Disability 2.9%±0.4 pp 3.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.2% 22/51
Cognitive Disability 5.8%±0.6 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.6% 15/51
Self-Care Disability 3.2%±0.4 pp 3.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 33/51
Independent Living Disability 6.2%±0.6 pp 6.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 31/51
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.