District 42 Demographic Profile

nyc District 42 demographic profile — Census-based tables and charts.
Chris Banks
Chris Banks
District 42 Council Member (Brooklyn)
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District 42 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$58,146±$3.5k
District 42
$58,146±$3.5k
New York City
$80,483±$601
Adults with a Disability
17.7%±1.0 pp
District 42
17.7%±1.0 pp
New York City
5.3%±0.1 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
60.0%±2.0 pp
District 42
60.0%±2.0 pp
New York City
44.0%±0.2 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
12.3%±1.1 pp
District 42
12.3%±1.1 pp
New York City
16.3%±0.2 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 21.3% ±1.7 pp35,204 ±2,840
White 2.7% ±0.5 pp4,530 ±761
Black 63.5% ±1.8 pp105,165 ±3,017
Asian 4.8% ±1.1 pp7,955 ±1,756
Other or Multi-racial 7.7% ±1.0 pp12,709 ±1,687
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 21.3%±1.7 pp 28.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.3% 25/51
White 2.7%±0.5 pp 31.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -28.2% 47/51
Black 63.5%±1.8 pp 20.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +43.1% 2/51
Asian 4.8%±1.1 pp 14.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.8% 41/51
Other or Multi-racial 7.7%±1.0 pp 5.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.2% 8/51
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 5.9% ±0.8 pp9,768 ±1,242
5-17 17.8% ±1.0 pp29,465 ±1,593
18-24 8.4% ±0.7 pp13,884 ±1,091
25-44 25.3% ±1.0 pp41,825 ±1,673
45-64 25.2% ±0.9 pp41,786 ±1,450
65-74 9.5% ±0.6 pp15,678 ±1,055
75-84 5.7% ±0.5 pp9,421 ±858
85+ 2.3% ±0.3 pp3,735 ±570
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Under 5 5.9%±0.8 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.2% 18/51
5-17 17.8%±1.0 pp 14.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.3% 7/51
18-24 8.4%±0.7 pp 8.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.3% 21/51
25-44 25.3%±1.0 pp 30.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -5.4% 42/51
45-64 25.2%±0.9 pp 24.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.8% 26/51
65-74 9.5%±0.6 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% 25/51
75-84 5.7%±0.5 pp 5.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.7% 14/51
85+ 2.3%±0.3 pp 2.1%±0.0 pp ▲ +0.2% 19/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No HS diploma 16.4% ±1.1 pp18,223 ±1,275
HS diploma or GED 40.3% ±1.8 pp44,733 ±1,956
Some college education or associate's degree 23.9% ±1.3 pp26,551 ±1,432
Bachelor's degree 13.1% ±1.1 pp14,526 ±1,248
Graduate degree 6.2% ±0.7 pp6,894 ±792
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 16.4%±1.1 pp 16.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.2% 20/51
HS diploma or GED 40.3%±1.8 pp 22.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +17.7% 1/51
Some college education or associate's degree 23.9%±1.3 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +13.6% 14/51
Bachelor's degree 13.1%±1.1 pp 24.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -10.9% 46/51
Graduate degree 6.2%±0.7 pp 17.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -11.5% 46/51
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 2.54 ±0.08
1 Person 54.4% ±1.2 pp34,601 ±743
2 Person 23.1% ±1.5 pp14,700 ±939
3 Person 13.2% ±1.2 pp8,365 ±734
4+ Person 9.3% ±1.2 pp5,913 ±773
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 2.54 ±0.08
1 Person 54.4%±1.2 pp 33.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +20.6% 17/51
2 Person 23.1%±1.5 pp 29.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.1% 30/51
3 Person 13.2%±1.2 pp 15.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.6% 47/51
4+ Person 9.3%±1.2 pp 21.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.9% 8/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability

Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 85.9% ±0.9 pp132,194 ±1,330
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 14.1% ±1.2 pp21,780 ±1,848
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 6.0% ±0.8 pp9,286 ±1,298
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 1.9% ±0.6 pp2,973 ±945
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 85.9%±0.9 pp 53.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +32.9% 16/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 14.1%±1.2 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.5% 36/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 6.0%±0.8 pp 7.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.4% 38/51
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 1.9%±0.6 pp 3.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.2% 34/51
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship

Born in U.S. 65.0% ±1.6 pp107,569 ±2,651
Born Outside U.S. 35.0% ±1.4 pp57,994 ±2,339
↳ Naturalized Citizen 24.6% ±1.2 pp40,693 ±1,943
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 10.4% ±1.0 pp17,301 ±1,695
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 65.0%±1.6 pp 63.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.6% 23/51
Born Outside U.S. 35.0%±1.4 pp 36.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.6% 29/51
↳ Naturalized Citizen 24.6%±1.2 pp 21.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.0% 18/51
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 10.4%±1.0 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.6% 43/51
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: 35.0%±1.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 57,852±2,916
Most Common Country of Origin Jamaica (15.4%)±2.0 ppJamaica (8,913)±1,176
Second Most Common Country of Origin Guyana (12.6%)±1.8 ppGuyana (7,276)±1,053
Third Most Common Country of Origin Dominican Republic (11.8%)±2.0 ppDominican Republic (6,799)±1,139
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 42 New York City
Total Foreign Born 35.0% ±1.4 pp57,852 36.6% ±0.2 pp3,106,148
Most Common Country of Origin Jamaica (15.4%)±2.0 ppJamaica (8,913)±1,176 Dominican Republic (12.9%)±0.3 ppDominican Republic (399,232)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Guyana (12.6%)±1.8 ppGuyana (7,276)±1,053 China / Hong Kong (12.0%)±0.2 ppChina / Hong Kong (372,410)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Dominican Republic (11.8%)±2.0 ppDominican Republic (6,799)±1,139 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: 34.9% ±1.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 57,853±2,916
Entered 2010+ 26.5% ±2.5 pp15,363 ±1,446
Entered 2000-2009 17.6% ±1.8 pp10,226 ±1,036
Entered 1990-1999 21.4% ±1.8 pp12,423 ±1,054
Entered Pre-1990 34.5% ±1.8 pp19,981 ±1,061
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 34.9% ±1.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 57,853±2,916
Entered 2010+ 26.5%±2.5 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▼ -3.1% 37/51
Entered 2000-2009 17.6%±1.8 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.9% 44/51
Entered 1990-1999 21.4%±1.8 pp 21.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.1% 18/51
Entered Pre-1990 34.5%±1.8 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.0% 8/51
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $58,146 ±$3,509
Less than $25k 27.8% ±1.9 pp17,694 ±1,230
$25k-$50k 19.3% ±1.8 pp12,270 ±1,123
$50k-$75k 16.7% ±1.5 pp10,590 ±962
$75k-$100k 12.1% ±1.4 pp7,685 ±881
$100k-$150k 12.7% ±1.4 pp8,091 ±894
$150k+ 11.4% ±1.2 pp7,250 ±785
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $58,146 ±$3,509
Less than $25k 27.8%±1.9 pp 19.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.4% 9/51
$25k-$50k 19.3%±1.8 pp 15.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.3% 9/51
$50k-$75k 16.7%±1.5 pp 13.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.6% 4/51
$75k-$100k 12.1%±1.4 pp 10.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.3% 20/51
$100k-$150k 12.7%±1.4 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.4% 43/51
$150k+ 11.4%±1.2 pp 26.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -15.2% 46/51
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 22.4% ±1.9 pp37,081 ±3,076
Below 200% Poverty Line 42.6% ±2.4 pp70,517 ±3,991
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 11.7% ±1.4 pp19,411 ±2,276
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 22.4%±1.9 pp 17.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.5% 11/51
Below 200% Poverty Line 42.6%±2.4 pp 34.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.1% 13/51
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 11.7%±1.4 pp 8.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.0% 10/51
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 78.1% ±1.5 pp55,570 ±1,097
↳ Employed 70.4% ±1.6 pp50,138 ±1,165
↳ Unemployed 7.5% ±1.2 pp5,336 ±838
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 9.6% ±1.5 pp
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 21.9% ±5.0 pp15,622 ±3,571
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 78.1%±1.5 pp 63.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +14.9% 43/51
↳ Employed 70.4%±1.6 pp 58.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +12.4% 44/51
↳ Unemployed 7.5%±1.2 pp 8.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.5% 13/51
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 9.6%±1.5 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.6% 11/51
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 21.9%±5.0 pp 36.8%±0.7 pp ▼ -14.9% 9/51
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 17.6% ±0.9 pp29,102 ±1,517
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 92.0% ±1.7 pp26,782 ±506
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 8.0% ±1.6 pp2,320 ±458
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 17.6%±0.9 pp 14.0% ▲ +3.5% 5/51
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 92.0%±1.7 pp 80.3% ▲ +11.7% 9/51
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 8.0%±1.6 pp 19.7% ▼ -11.7% 43/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Grad School 5.7% ±0.5 pp9,420 ±888
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 77.0% ±4.1 pp7,253 ±390
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 23.0% ±4.2 pp2,167 ±399
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 5.7%±0.5 pp 7.0% ▼ -1.3% 46/51
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 77.0%±4.1 pp 55.1% ▲ +21.9% 2/51
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 23.0%±4.2 pp 44.9% ▼ -21.9% 50/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology

K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 3.1% ±1.0 pp866 ±288
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 5.5% ±2.8 pp1,542 ±782
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 42 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 3.1%±1.0 pp 7.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.1% 39/51
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 5.5%±2.8 pp 5.5%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% 16/51
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 23.2% ±1.4 pp14,745 ±890
Renter Occupied 76.8% ±1.5 pp48,723 ±967
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 23.2%±1.4 pp 32.8% ▼ -9.6% 35/51
Renter Occupied 76.8%±1.5 pp 67.2% ▲ +9.6% 17/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Years in Residence: 13.1 ±0.6 yr
0–2 years 1.8% ±0.7 pp2,901 ±1,138
3–5 years 12.5% ±1.4 pp20,755 ±2,371
6–13 years 43.0% ±2.1 pp71,164 ±3,527
14–33 years 32.7% ±1.9 pp54,160 ±3,183
34+ years 10.0% ±1.1 pp16,582 ±1,830
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 13.1 ±0.6 yr
0–2 years 1.8%±0.7 pp 3.9%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.1% 50/51
3–5 years 12.5%±1.4 pp 18.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.8% 42/51
6–13 years 43.0%±2.1 pp 37.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.5% 3/51
14–33 years 32.7%±1.9 pp 28.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.3% 12/51
34+ years 10.0%±1.1 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.9% 37/51
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 8.5% ±0.8 pp5,940 ±589
Occupied Housing Units 91.5% ±1.2 pp63,579 ±811
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 8.5%±0.8 pp 9.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.8% 17/51
Occupied Housing Units 91.5%±1.2 pp 90.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.8% 35/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1963 ±2 yr
Pre-1940 26.6% ±1.8 pp18,501 ±1,235
1940-2009 65.1% ±2.3 pp45,222 ±1,602
2010+ 8.3% ±0.8 pp5,796 ±591
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1963 ±2 yr
Pre-1940 26.6%±1.8 pp 38.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.6% 40/51
1940-2009 65.1%±2.3 pp 55.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +10.1% 15/51
2010+ 8.3%±0.8 pp 6.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.5% 12/51
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 12.3% ±1.1 pp8,562 ±776
2 to 4 Units 37.6% ±2.0 pp26,105 ±1,378
5 to 19 Units 11.5% ±1.3 pp7,989 ±876
20+ Units 38.3% ±1.5 pp26,631 ±1,068
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 12.3%±1.1 pp 16.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.9% 26/51
2 to 4 Units 37.6%±2.0 pp 21.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +16.2% 10/51
5 to 19 Units 11.5%±1.3 pp 13.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.8% 22/51
20+ Units 38.3%±1.5 pp 48.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -10.6% 30/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms

Studio 6.3% ±0.8 pp4,411 ±584
1 Bedroom 21.0% ±1.6 pp14,626 ±1,079
2 Bedrooms 40.8% ±1.8 pp28,359 ±1,235
3 Bedrooms 26.9% ±1.7 pp18,707 ±1,210
4 Bedrooms 3.3% ±0.6 pp2,288 ±395
5+ Bedrooms 1.6% ±0.4 pp1,128 ±284
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Studio 6.3%±0.8 pp 9.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.2% 33/51
1 Bedroom 21.0%±1.6 pp 29.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.4% 39/51
2 Bedrooms 40.8%±1.8 pp 31.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +9.2% 2/51
3 Bedrooms 26.9%±1.7 pp 21.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.0% 15/51
4 Bedrooms 3.3%±0.6 pp 5.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.1% 39/51
5+ Bedrooms 1.6%±0.4 pp 2.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.5% 33/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Housing Costs <20% of Income 28.7% ±1.8 pp18,217 ±1,120
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 20.1% ±1.7 pp12,762 ±1,055
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 51.3% ±2.1 pp32,600 ±1,313
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 27.7% ±1.7 pp17,630 ±1,067
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 28.7%±1.8 pp 24.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.2% 40/51
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 20.1%±1.7 pp 20.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.7% 26/51
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 51.3%±2.1 pp 49.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.5% 13/51
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 27.7%±1.7 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.2% 14/51
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 $1,203
Median Rent + Utilities $1,285 ±$144
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 42 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,203 $1,782 ±$7 -$578
Median Rent + Utilities $1,285 ±$144 $1,911 ±$7 -$626
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 80.1% ±1.6 pp55,713 ±1,125
Electricity 9.2% ±1.1 pp6,372 ±769
Other 10.7% ±1.1 pp7,434 ±762
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 80.1%±1.6 pp 64.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +15.7% 6/51
Electricity 9.2%±1.1 pp 16.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.6% 33/51
Other 10.7%±1.1 pp 18.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.0% 48/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode

Drives Alone 26.6% ±2.0 pp21,177 ±1,572
Carpools 4.8% ±1.0 pp3,831 ±781
Public Transit 60.0% ±2.0 pp47,699 ±1,615
Walks 4.4% ±1.1 pp3,506 ±881
Bikes 0.2% ±0.2 pp194 ±187
Other 1.7% ±0.5 pp1,323 ±405
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 42 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 26.6%±2.0 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.1% 23/51
Carpools 4.8%±1.0 pp 4.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.5% 25/51
Public Transit 60.0%±2.0 pp 44.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +16.0% 21/51
Walks 4.4%±1.1 pp 9.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.8% 43/51
Bikes 0.2%±0.2 pp 1.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.3% 46/51
Other 1.7%±0.5 pp 2.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.8% 15/51
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: 48 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.7% ±1.4 pp7,707 ±1,152
15-29 Minutes 11.4% ±1.3 pp9,067 ±1,025
30-44 Minutes 21.5% ±1.7 pp17,081 ±1,325
45-59 Minutes 20.1% ±1.5 pp15,964 ±1,184
60+ Minutes 37.3% ±2.1 pp29,651 ±1,641
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 48 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.7%±1.4 pp 9.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.2% 23/51
15-29 Minutes 11.4%±1.3 pp 21.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -10.1% 51/51
30-44 Minutes 21.5%±1.7 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -5.9% 42/51
45-59 Minutes 20.1%±1.5 pp 15.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.2% 12/51
60+ Minutes 37.3%±2.1 pp 25.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +12.0% 2/51
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability

Average Vehicles per Household: 0.46 ±0.02
0 Car Households 60.6% ±2.0 pp38,506 ±1,260
1 Car Households 31.8% ±2.0 pp20,214 ±1,240
2+ Car Households 7.6% ±1.0 pp4,859 ±664
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.46 ±0.02
0 Car Households 60.6%±2.0 pp 55.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.2% 23/51
1 Car Households 31.8%±2.0 pp 31.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.1% 31/51
2+ Car Households 7.6%±1.0 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.1% 29/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 8.0% ±1.1 pp5,112 ±673
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 10.9% ±1.3 pp6,946 ±839
Desktop or Laptop 73.9% ±1.7 pp46,996 ±1,108
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 8.0%±1.1 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.7% 6/51
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 10.9%±1.3 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.6% 22/51
Desktop or Laptop 73.9%±1.7 pp 84.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -10.4% 37/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access

Internet Access 90.2% ±1.1 pp57,373 ±687
↳ Cellular data plan only 11.5% ±1.3 pp7,298 ±840
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 1.9% ±0.4 pp1,203 ±285
No Internet Access 9.8% ±1.2 pp6,206 ±791
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 90.2%±1.1 pp 90.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 44/51
↳ Cellular data plan only 11.5%±1.3 pp 13.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.3% 35/51
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 1.9%±0.4 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.2% 30/51
No Internet Access 9.8%±1.2 pp 7.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.5% 8/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Uninsured (Total) 5.0% ±0.6 pp8,208 ±955
Uninsured (Under 19) 4.2% ±1.2 pp6,988 ±2,024
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 6.4% ±0.8 pp10,561 ±1,369
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.2% ±0.7 pp1,994 ±1,129
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 5.0%±0.6 pp 6.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.3% 34/51
Uninsured (Under 19) 4.2%±1.2 pp 2.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.9% 3/51
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 6.4%±0.8 pp 9.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.6% 39/51
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.2%±0.7 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.3% 35/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Disability Status

At Least One Disability 17.7% ±1.0 pp29,365 ±1,614
Ambulatory Disability 12.0% ±0.9 pp19,792 ±1,431
Hearing Disability 2.5% ±0.5 pp4,154 ±776
Vision Disability 3.9% ±0.5 pp6,419 ±859
Cognitive Disability 5.7% ±0.6 pp9,415 ±1,010
Self-Care Disability 4.8% ±0.6 pp7,971 ±1,004
Independent Living Disability 9.4% ±0.8 pp15,571 ±1,328
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 17.7%±1.0 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +12.4% 10/51
Ambulatory Disability 12.0%±0.9 pp 8.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.1% 8/51
Hearing Disability 2.5%±0.5 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.3% 30/51
Vision Disability 3.9%±0.5 pp 3.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.7% 12/51
Cognitive Disability 5.7%±0.6 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.4% 17/51
Self-Care Disability 4.8%±0.6 pp 3.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.2% 9/51
Independent Living Disability 9.4%±0.8 pp 6.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.8% 6/51
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.