District 38 Demographic Profile

nyc District 38 demographic profile — Census-based tables and charts.
Alexa Avilés
Alexa Avilés
District 38 Council Member (Brooklyn)
District 38 Map
Average Geographic Mismatch Error : 0.33 p.p.

District 38 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$79,753±$4.4k
District 38
$79,753±$4.4k
New York City
$80,483±$601
Adults with a Disability
13.3%±0.7 pp
District 38
13.3%±0.7 pp
New York City
5.3%±0.1 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
53.8%±1.7 pp
District 38
53.8%±1.7 pp
New York City
44.0%±0.2 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
15.0%±1.1 pp
District 38
15.0%±1.1 pp
New York City
16.3%±0.2 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 37.5% ±2.0 pp60,332 ±3,152
White 26.9% ±1.2 pp43,341 ±1,932
Black 4.7% ±0.8 pp7,575 ±1,346
Asian 28.2% ±1.4 pp45,482 ±2,252
Other or Multi-racial 2.7% ±0.5 pp4,308 ±755
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 37.5%±2.0 pp 28.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.9% 14/51
White 26.9%±1.2 pp 31.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.1% 28/51
Black 4.7%±0.8 pp 20.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -15.7% 37/51
Asian 28.2%±1.4 pp 14.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +13.6% 9/51
Other or Multi-racial 2.7%±0.5 pp 5.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.8% 47/51
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% ±0.5 pp8,464 ±840
5-17 16.9% ±0.7 pp27,181 ±1,179
18-24 7.6% ±0.5 pp12,210 ±859
25-44 30.5% ±0.7 pp49,143 ±1,182
45-64 24.7% ±0.8 pp39,837 ±1,281
65-74 8.6% ±0.6 pp13,872 ±889
75-84 4.4% ±0.4 pp7,159 ±647
85+ 2.0% ±0.3 pp3,171 ±479
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Under 5 5.3%±0.5 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 35/51
5-17 16.9%±0.7 pp 14.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.4% 12/51
18-24 7.6%±0.5 pp 8.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.5% 32/51
25-44 30.5%±0.7 pp 30.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.2% 21/51
45-64 24.7%±0.8 pp 24.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.3% 28/51
65-74 8.6%±0.6 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.8% 35/51
75-84 4.4%±0.4 pp 5.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.6% 31/51
85+ 2.0%±0.3 pp 2.1%±0.0 pp ▼ -0.1% 26/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No HS diploma 29.5% ±1.4 pp31,838 ±1,477
HS diploma or GED 23.8% ±1.2 pp25,705 ±1,241
Some college education or associate's degree 13.6% ±0.8 pp14,681 ±910
Bachelor's degree 19.6% ±1.0 pp21,179 ±1,079
Graduate degree 13.4% ±0.8 pp14,493 ±910
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 29.5%±1.4 pp 16.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +13.3% 5/51
HS diploma or GED 23.8%±1.2 pp 22.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.2% 27/51
Some college education or associate's degree 13.6%±0.8 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.2% 43/51
Bachelor's degree 19.6%±1.0 pp 24.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.3% 31/51
Graduate degree 13.4%±0.8 pp 17.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -4.3% 29/51
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 2.87 ±0.09
1 Person 57.6% ±1.3 pp31,655 ±734
2 Person 18.4% ±1.3 pp10,125 ±742
3 Person 15.8% ±1.2 pp8,683 ±641
4+ Person 8.2% ±1.2 pp4,532 ±660
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 2.87 ±0.09
1 Person 57.6%±1.3 pp 33.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +23.7% 4/51
2 Person 18.4%±1.3 pp 29.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -10.8% 49/51
3 Person 15.8%±1.2 pp 15.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% 14/51
4+ Person 8.2%±1.2 pp 21.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -13.0% 16/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability

Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 56.0% ±1.0 pp83,802 ±1,482
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 44.0% ±1.3 pp65,963 ±1,992
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 28.3% ±1.3 pp42,373 ±1,931
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 9.3% ±0.8 pp13,889 ±1,262
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 56.0%±1.0 pp 53.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.0% 47/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 44.0%±1.3 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +36.4% 5/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 28.3%±1.3 pp 7.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +20.9% 4/51
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 9.3%±0.8 pp 3.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +6.1% 4/51
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship

Born in U.S. 56.6% ±1.2 pp91,209 ±1,922
Born Outside U.S. 43.4% ±1.3 pp69,829 ±2,040
↳ Naturalized Citizen 19.9% ±0.8 pp31,997 ±1,232
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 23.5% ±1.3 pp37,832 ±2,103
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 56.6%±1.2 pp 63.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.7% 37/51
Born Outside U.S. 43.4%±1.3 pp 36.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.7% 15/51
↳ Naturalized Citizen 19.9%±0.8 pp 21.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.7% 29/51
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 23.5%±1.3 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.4% 6/51
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: 43.4%±1.2 ppTotal Foreign Born: 69,206±2,690
Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (34.6%)±1.8 ppChina / Hong Kong (23,979)±1,227
Second Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (15.0%)±1.8 ppMexico (10,381)±1,232
Third Most Common Country of Origin Dominican Republic (6.8%)±1.5 ppDominican Republic (4,682)±1,049
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 38 New York City
Total Foreign Born 43.4% ±1.2 pp69,206 36.6% ±0.2 pp3,106,148
Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (34.6%)±1.8 ppChina / Hong Kong (23,979)±1,227 Dominican Republic (12.9%)±0.3 ppDominican Republic (399,232)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (15.0%)±1.8 ppMexico (10,381)±1,232 China / Hong Kong (12.0%)±0.2 ppChina / Hong Kong (372,410)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Dominican Republic (6.8%)±1.5 ppDominican Republic (4,682)±1,049 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: 43.0% ±1.1 ppTotal Foreign Born: 69,207±2,690
Entered 2010+ 27.5% ±1.9 pp19,222 ±1,357
Entered 2000-2009 25.8% ±1.6 pp17,986 ±1,142
Entered 1990-1999 24.3% ±1.5 pp16,947 ±1,076
Entered Pre-1990 22.4% ±1.3 pp15,675 ±898
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 43.0% ±1.1 ppTotal Foreign Born: 69,207±2,690
Entered 2010+ 27.5%±1.9 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▼ -2.1% 32/51
Entered 2000-2009 25.8%±1.6 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.2% 5/51
Entered 1990-1999 24.3%±1.5 pp 21.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.9% 10/51
Entered Pre-1990 22.4%±1.3 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.0% 42/51
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $79,753 ±$4,385
Less than $25k 17.2% ±1.5 pp9,473 ±804
$25k-$50k 18.7% ±1.7 pp10,282 ±936
$50k-$75k 13.7% ±1.2 pp7,539 ±671
$75k-$100k 13.4% ±1.3 pp7,375 ±711
$100k-$150k 14.2% ±1.2 pp7,790 ±681
$150k+ 22.8% ±1.4 pp12,537 ±752
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $79,753 ±$4,385
Less than $25k 17.2%±1.5 pp 19.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.2% 27/51
$25k-$50k 18.7%±1.7 pp 15.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.7% 13/51
$50k-$75k 13.7%±1.2 pp 13.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.7% 27/51
$75k-$100k 13.4%±1.3 pp 10.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.6% 6/51
$100k-$150k 14.2%±1.2 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.0% 35/51
$150k+ 22.8%±1.4 pp 26.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.8% 29/51
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 19.8% ±1.5 pp31,925 ±2,419
Below 200% Poverty Line 41.9% ±2.1 pp67,437 ±3,336
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 7.3% ±0.9 pp11,716 ±1,395
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 19.8%±1.5 pp 17.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.9% 17/51
Below 200% Poverty Line 41.9%±2.1 pp 34.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +7.4% 15/51
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 7.3%±0.9 pp 8.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.5% 29/51
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 84.8% ±1.1 pp58,698 ±778
↳ Employed 79.8% ±1.3 pp55,256 ±914
↳ Unemployed 4.9% ±0.7 pp3,411 ±471
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 5.8% ±0.8 pp
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 15.2% ±4.2 pp10,548 ±2,905
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 84.8%±1.1 pp 63.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +21.6% 18/51
↳ Employed 79.8%±1.3 pp 58.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +21.7% 17/51
↳ Unemployed 4.9%±0.7 pp 8.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.1% 37/51
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 5.8%±0.8 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.2% 38/51
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 15.2%±4.2 pp 36.8%±0.7 pp ▼ -21.6% 34/51
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 16.4% ±0.7 pp26,418 ±1,145
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 89.8% ±1.5 pp23,711 ±390
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 10.2% ±1.7 pp2,707 ±444
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 16.4%±0.7 pp 14.0% ▲ +2.4% 11/51
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 89.8%±1.5 pp 80.3% ▲ +9.5% 12/51
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 10.2%±1.7 pp 19.7% ▼ -9.5% 40/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Grad School 5.6% ±0.4 pp9,052 ±701
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 66.9% ±3.8 pp6,053 ±342
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 33.1% ±4.0 pp2,999 ±362
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 5.6%±0.4 pp 7.0% ▼ -1.4% 47/51
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 66.9%±3.8 pp 55.1% ▲ +11.8% 18/51
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 33.1%±4.0 pp 44.9% ▼ -11.8% 34/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology

K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 4.1% ±1.4 pp1,136 ±376
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 4.0% ±1.9 pp1,094 ±508
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 38 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 4.1%±1.4 pp 7.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.0% 27/51
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 4.0%±1.9 pp 5.5%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.5% 25/51
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 31.4% ±1.4 pp17,018 ±738
Renter Occupied 68.6% ±1.6 pp37,257 ±854
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 31.4%±1.4 pp 32.8% ▼ -1.4% 27/51
Renter Occupied 68.6%±1.6 pp 67.2% ▲ +1.4% 25/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Years in Residence: 12.2 ±0.5 yr
0–2 years 2.5% ±0.5 pp4,028 ±831
3–5 years 16.8% ±1.2 pp27,087 ±1,873
6–13 years 39.3% ±2.1 pp63,310 ±3,430
14–33 years 30.2% ±1.8 pp48,569 ±2,872
34+ years 11.2% ±1.0 pp18,044 ±1,690
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 12.2 ±0.5 yr
0–2 years 2.5%±0.5 pp 3.9%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.3% 38/51
3–5 years 16.8%±1.2 pp 18.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.6% 18/51
6–13 years 39.3%±2.1 pp 37.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.8% 17/51
14–33 years 30.2%±1.8 pp 28.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.8% 21/51
34+ years 11.2%±1.0 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.7% 27/51
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 8.0% ±0.9 pp4,750 ±511
Occupied Housing Units 92.0% ±1.1 pp54,995 ±641
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 8.0%±0.9 pp 9.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.4% 19/51
Occupied Housing Units 92.0%±1.1 pp 90.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.4% 33/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1940 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 65.2% ±1.5 pp38,958 ±895
1940-2009 31.3% ±1.8 pp18,672 ±1,094
2010+ 3.5% ±0.6 pp2,115 ±370
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1940 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 65.2%±1.5 pp 38.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +27.0% 1/51
1940-2009 31.3%±1.8 pp 55.0%±0.4 pp ▼ -23.7% 50/51
2010+ 3.5%±0.6 pp 6.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.3% 32/51
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 15.0% ±1.1 pp8,949 ±641
2 to 4 Units 42.7% ±1.8 pp25,502 ±1,064
5 to 19 Units 21.3% ±1.4 pp12,733 ±853
20+ Units 20.7% ±1.5 pp12,346 ±868
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 15.0%±1.1 pp 16.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.3% 24/51
2 to 4 Units 42.7%±1.8 pp 21.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +21.4% 6/51
5 to 19 Units 21.3%±1.4 pp 13.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.0% 9/51
20+ Units 20.7%±1.5 pp 48.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -28.2% 39/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms

Studio 4.3% ±0.7 pp2,574 ±396
1 Bedroom 24.1% ±1.7 pp14,425 ±993
2 Bedrooms 36.3% ±1.7 pp21,710 ±991
3 Bedrooms 25.9% ±1.3 pp15,463 ±803
4 Bedrooms 6.3% ±0.7 pp3,790 ±414
5+ Bedrooms 3.0% ±0.6 pp1,783 ±378
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Studio 4.3%±0.7 pp 9.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -5.2% 43/51
1 Bedroom 24.1%±1.7 pp 29.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.2% 36/51
2 Bedrooms 36.3%±1.7 pp 31.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.7% 12/51
3 Bedrooms 25.9%±1.3 pp 21.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.0% 18/51
4 Bedrooms 6.3%±0.7 pp 5.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.0% 17/51
5+ Bedrooms 3.0%±0.6 pp 2.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.8% 15/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Housing Costs <20% of Income 31.2% ±1.6 pp17,173 ±878
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 21.6% ±1.6 pp11,864 ±854
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 47.2% ±2.0 pp25,958 ±1,092
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 25.8% ±1.6 pp14,197 ±861
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 31.2%±1.6 pp 24.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.8% 31/51
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 21.6%±1.6 pp 20.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.8% 9/51
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 47.2%±2.0 pp 49.8%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.6% 25/51
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 25.8%±1.6 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.7% 26/51
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 $1,633 ±$153
Median Rent + Utilities $1,783 ±$165
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 38 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,633 ±$153 $1,782 ±$7 -$148
Median Rent + Utilities $1,783 ±$165 $1,911 ±$7 -$127
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 76.8% ±1.4 pp45,889 ±862
Electricity 8.9% ±0.9 pp5,295 ±530
Other 14.3% ±1.6 pp8,561 ±940
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 76.8%±1.4 pp 64.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +12.4% 15/51
Electricity 8.9%±0.9 pp 16.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.9% 35/51
Other 14.3%±1.6 pp 18.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.4% 33/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode

Drives Alone 18.1% ±1.3 pp13,997 ±1,000
Carpools 6.7% ±1.0 pp5,196 ±777
Public Transit 53.8% ±1.7 pp41,618 ±1,307
Walks 15.4% ±1.7 pp11,895 ±1,340
Bikes 3.0% ±0.8 pp2,320 ±593
Other 1.5% ±0.4 pp1,193 ±335
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 38 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 18.1%±1.3 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.4% 32/51
Carpools 6.7%±1.0 pp 4.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.4% 14/51
Public Transit 53.8%±1.7 pp 44.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +9.8% 27/51
Walks 15.4%±1.7 pp 9.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.2% 10/51
Bikes 3.0%±0.8 pp 1.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.4% 11/51
Other 1.5%±0.4 pp 2.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.9% 18/51
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: 42 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.1% ±1.0 pp7,033 ±786
15-29 Minutes 20.4% ±1.6 pp15,765 ±1,254
30-44 Minutes 25.8% ±1.5 pp19,976 ±1,140
45-59 Minutes 18.5% ±1.3 pp14,302 ±1,038
60+ Minutes 26.2% ±1.4 pp20,222 ±1,052
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 42 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.1%±1.0 pp 9.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.8% 27/51
15-29 Minutes 20.4%±1.6 pp 21.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.1% 19/51
30-44 Minutes 25.8%±1.5 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.6% 25/51
45-59 Minutes 18.5%±1.3 pp 15.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.6% 15/51
60+ Minutes 26.2%±1.4 pp 25.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.9% 30/51
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability

Average Vehicles per Household: 0.56 ±0.02
0 Car Households 55.5% ±1.9 pp30,530 ±1,040
1 Car Households 34.4% ±1.7 pp18,931 ±941
2+ Car Households 10.1% ±1.2 pp5,533 ±673
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.56 ±0.02
0 Car Households 55.5%±1.9 pp 55.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.2% 25/51
1 Car Households 34.4%±1.7 pp 31.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.5% 27/51
2+ Car Households 10.1%±1.2 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.7% 24/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 5.8% ±0.9 pp3,181 ±497
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 10.4% ±1.2 pp5,734 ±639
Desktop or Laptop 74.8% ±1.6 pp41,127 ±875
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 5.8%±0.9 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.5% 19/51
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 10.4%±1.2 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.1% 26/51
Desktop or Laptop 74.8%±1.6 pp 84.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.5% 33/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access

Internet Access 91.5% ±1.1 pp50,327 ±612
↳ Cellular data plan only 10.8% ±1.2 pp5,940 ±638
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.0% ±0.5 pp1,096 ±279
No Internet Access 8.5% ±1.1 pp4,668 ±596
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 91.5%±1.1 pp 90.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.9% 39/51
↳ Cellular data plan only 10.8%±1.2 pp 13.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.0% 36/51
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.0%±0.5 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.1% 25/51
No Internet Access 8.5%±1.1 pp 7.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.2% 13/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Uninsured (Total) 9.5% ±0.8 pp15,252 ±1,235
Uninsured (Under 19) 2.2% ±0.7 pp3,507 ±1,114
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 14.1% ±1.2 pp22,701 ±1,953
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.9% ±0.8 pp3,116 ±1,247
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 9.5%±0.8 pp 6.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.2% 4/51
Uninsured (Under 19) 2.2%±0.7 pp 2.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.1% 26/51
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 14.1%±1.2 pp 9.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +5.1% 4/51
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.9%±0.8 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.4% 16/51
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 13.3% ±0.7 pp21,471 ±1,202
Ambulatory Disability 8.2% ±0.6 pp13,183 ±1,009
Hearing Disability 3.3% ±0.5 pp5,249 ±750
Vision Disability 2.9% ±0.5 pp4,650 ±731
Cognitive Disability 4.9% ±0.5 pp7,859 ±800
Self-Care Disability 3.9% ±0.5 pp6,282 ±776
Independent Living Disability 6.6% ±0.6 pp10,663 ±914
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 13.3%±0.7 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +8.0% 28/51
Ambulatory Disability 8.2%±0.6 pp 8.9%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.7% 29/51
Hearing Disability 3.3%±0.5 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.5% 14/51
Vision Disability 2.9%±0.5 pp 3.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.2% 21/51
Cognitive Disability 4.9%±0.5 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 25/51
Self-Care Disability 3.9%±0.5 pp 3.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.3% 20/51
Independent Living Disability 6.6%±0.6 pp 6.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% 26/51
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.