District 44 Demographic Profile

nyc District 44 demographic profile — Census-based tables and charts.
Simcha Felder
Simcha Felder
District 44 Council Member (Brooklyn)
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District 44 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$67,303
District 44
$67,303
New York City
$80,483±$601
Adults with a Disability
12.8%±0.7 pp
District 44
12.8%±0.7 pp
New York City
5.3%±0.1 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
35.1%±2.3 pp
District 44
35.1%±2.3 pp
New York City
44.0%±0.2 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
18.6%±1.3 pp
District 44
18.6%±1.3 pp
New York City
16.3%±0.2 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 9.5% ±1.2 pp15,918 ±2,026
White 71.1% ±1.9 pp118,824 ±3,165
Black 2.5% ±0.5 pp4,224 ±783
Asian 11.2% ±1.0 pp18,643 ±1,731
Other or Multi-racial 5.6% ±0.9 pp9,407 ±1,523
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 9.5%±1.2 pp 28.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -19.0% 46/51
White 71.1%±1.9 pp 31.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +40.2% 4/51
Black 2.5%±0.5 pp 20.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -17.9% 45/51
Asian 11.2%±1.0 pp 14.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.5% 26/51
Other or Multi-racial 5.6%±0.9 pp 5.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.1% 22/51
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 11.6% ±0.7 pp19,379 ±1,116
5-17 26.0% ±0.7 pp43,386 ±1,144
18-24 8.7% ±0.5 pp14,595 ±784
25-44 22.9% ±0.6 pp38,199 ±980
45-64 16.7% ±0.5 pp27,817 ±913
65-74 8.5% ±0.5 pp14,233 ±768
75-84 3.4% ±0.3 pp5,719 ±495
85+ 2.2% ±0.3 pp3,689 ±529
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Under 5 11.6%±0.7 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +5.9% 1/51
5-17 26.0%±0.7 pp 14.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +11.5% 1/51
18-24 8.7%±0.5 pp 8.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.6% 17/51
25-44 22.9%±0.6 pp 30.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -7.8% 51/51
45-64 16.7%±0.5 pp 24.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -7.8% 50/51
65-74 8.5%±0.5 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.9% 37/51
75-84 3.4%±0.3 pp 5.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.6% 46/51
85+ 2.2%±0.3 pp 2.1%±0.0 pp ▲ +0.1% 20/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No HS diploma 19.0% ±1.3 pp21,218 ±1,473
HS diploma or GED 31.2% ±1.4 pp34,891 ±1,518
Some college education or associate's degree 17.8% ±1.0 pp19,914 ±1,151
Bachelor's degree 19.1% ±1.1 pp21,396 ±1,253
Graduate degree 12.9% ±1.1 pp14,482 ±1,195
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 19.0%±1.3 pp 16.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.8% 15/51
HS diploma or GED 31.2%±1.4 pp 22.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.5% 6/51
Some college education or associate's degree 17.8%±1.0 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.4% 36/51
Bachelor's degree 19.1%±1.1 pp 24.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.8% 34/51
Graduate degree 12.9%±1.1 pp 17.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -4.7% 30/51
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 3.46 ±0.11
1 Person 57.9% ±1.5 pp27,943 ±743
2 Person 20.4% ±1.5 pp9,863 ±728
3 Person 14.4% ±1.4 pp6,952 ±687
4+ Person 7.2% ±1.1 pp3,484 ±527
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 3.46 ±0.11
1 Person 57.9%±1.5 pp 33.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +24.1% 2/51
2 Person 20.4%±1.5 pp 29.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.7% 46/51
3 Person 14.4%±1.4 pp 15.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.3% 35/51
4+ Person 7.2%±1.1 pp 21.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -14.0% 28/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability

Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 56.9% ±0.8 pp88,430 ±1,298
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 43.1% ±1.5 pp66,895 ±2,314
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 13.0% ±0.9 pp20,239 ±1,433
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 3.2% ±0.5 pp4,985 ±810
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 56.9%±0.8 pp 53.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.0% 46/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 43.1%±1.5 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +35.4% 6/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 13.0%±0.9 pp 7.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +5.6% 20/51
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 3.2%±0.5 pp 3.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% 23/51
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship

Born in U.S. 71.3% ±1.7 pp119,051 ±2,833
Born Outside U.S. 28.7% ±1.0 pp47,965 ±1,727
↳ Naturalized Citizen 17.4% ±0.8 pp29,006 ±1,367
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 11.4% ±0.9 pp18,959 ±1,440
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 71.3%±1.7 pp 63.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.9% 17/51
Born Outside U.S. 28.7%±1.0 pp 36.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.9% 35/51
↳ Naturalized Citizen 17.4%±0.8 pp 21.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -4.2% 35/51
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 11.4%±0.9 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.7% 39/51
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: 28.7%±1.0 ppTotal Foreign Born: 47,573±2,225
Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (13.2%)±1.7 ppChina / Hong Kong (6,289)±826
Second Most Common Country of Origin Ukraine (8.9%)±1.5 ppUkraine (4,238)±731
Third Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (6.7%)±1.8 ppMexico (3,199)±854
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 44 New York City
Total Foreign Born 28.7% ±1.0 pp47,573 36.6% ±0.2 pp3,106,148
Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (13.2%)±1.7 ppChina / Hong Kong (6,289)±826 Dominican Republic (12.9%)±0.3 ppDominican Republic (399,232)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Ukraine (8.9%)±1.5 ppUkraine (4,238)±731 China / Hong Kong (12.0%)±0.2 ppChina / Hong Kong (372,410)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (6.7%)±1.8 ppMexico (3,199)±854 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: 28.5% ±1.0 ppTotal Foreign Born: 47,574±2,225
Entered 2010+ 30.2% ±2.5 pp14,487 ±1,181
Entered 2000-2009 20.2% ±1.8 pp9,671 ±845
Entered 1990-1999 25.2% ±2.2 pp12,083 ±1,043
Entered Pre-1990 24.4% ±1.3 pp11,724 ±620
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 28.5% ±1.0 ppTotal Foreign Born: 47,574±2,225
Entered 2010+ 30.2%±2.5 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.6% 23/51
Entered 2000-2009 20.2%±1.8 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.4% 33/51
Entered 1990-1999 25.2%±2.2 pp 21.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.9% 6/51
Entered Pre-1990 24.4%±1.3 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.0% 35/51
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $67,303
Less than $25k 21.9% ±1.6 pp10,589 ±775
$25k-$50k 18.9% ±1.4 pp9,117 ±685
$50k-$75k 14.6% ±1.4 pp7,029 ±664
$75k-$100k 11.7% ±1.1 pp5,625 ±533
$100k-$150k 15.7% ±1.4 pp7,596 ±694
$150k+ 17.2% ±1.3 pp8,287 ±649
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $67,303
Less than $25k 21.9%±1.6 pp 19.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.5% 17/51
$25k-$50k 18.9%±1.4 pp 15.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.9% 11/51
$50k-$75k 14.6%±1.4 pp 13.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.5% 18/51
$75k-$100k 11.7%±1.1 pp 10.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.9% 24/51
$100k-$150k 15.7%±1.4 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.6% 24/51
$150k+ 17.2%±1.3 pp 26.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.4% 38/51
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 26.1% ±2.1 pp43,550 ±3,461
Below 200% Poverty Line 48.8% ±2.6 pp81,485 ±4,277
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 9.7% ±1.2 pp16,225 ±2,075
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 26.1%±2.1 pp 17.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.2% 7/51
Below 200% Poverty Line 48.8%±2.6 pp 34.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +14.3% 6/51
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 9.7%±1.2 pp 8.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.9% 16/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: See more details about how poverty is defined and measured.

Employment Status

Employed or Actively Looking for Work 76.4% ±1.5 pp54,870 ±1,070
↳ Employed 71.8% ±1.6 pp51,542 ±1,133
↳ Unemployed 4.6% ±0.8 pp3,328 ±582
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 6.1% ±1.1 pp
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 23.6% ±4.2 pp16,947 ±3,048
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 76.4%±1.5 pp 63.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +13.2% 47/51
↳ Employed 71.8%±1.6 pp 58.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +13.7% 43/51
↳ Unemployed 4.6%±0.8 pp 8.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.4% 40/51
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 6.1%±1.1 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.0% 37/51
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 23.6%±4.2 pp 36.8%±0.7 pp ▼ -13.2% 5/51
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 25.0% ±0.6 pp41,781 ±1,043
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 31.4% ±1.7 pp13,136 ±728
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 68.6% ±2.0 pp28,645 ±851
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 25.0%±0.6 pp 14.0% ▲ +11.0% 1/51
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 31.4%±1.7 pp 80.3% ▼ -48.8% 51/51
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 68.6%±2.0 pp 19.7% ▲ +48.8% 1/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Grad School 6.7% ±0.5 pp11,233 ±778
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 31.9% ±3.7 pp3,585 ±413
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 68.1% ±3.4 pp7,648 ±387
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 6.7%±0.5 pp 7.0% ▼ -0.3% 21/51
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 31.9%±3.7 pp 55.1% ▼ -23.1% 45/51
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 68.1%±3.4 pp 44.9% ▲ +23.1% 7/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology

K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 34.9% ±2.6 pp9,903 ±743
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 31.8% ±4.5 pp9,041 ±1,283
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 44 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 34.9%±2.6 pp 7.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +27.7% 2/51
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 31.8%±4.5 pp 5.5%±0.4 pp ▲ +26.4% 1/51
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 33.3% ±1.5 pp16,073 ±703
Renter Occupied 66.7% ±1.6 pp32,146 ±750
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 33.3%±1.5 pp 32.8% ▲ +0.5% 24/51
Renter Occupied 66.7%±1.6 pp 67.2% ▼ -0.5% 28/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Years in Residence: 12.7 ±0.5 yr
0–2 years 2.8% ±0.6 pp4,693 ±1,018
3–5 years 16.5% ±1.2 pp27,512 ±2,087
6–13 years 37.4% ±1.9 pp62,538 ±3,241
14–33 years 29.8% ±1.8 pp49,822 ±3,005
34+ years 13.4% ±1.0 pp22,452 ±1,749
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 12.7 ±0.5 yr
0–2 years 2.8%±0.6 pp 3.9%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 33/51
3–5 years 16.5%±1.2 pp 18.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.9% 21/51
6–13 years 37.4%±1.9 pp 37.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.0% 27/51
14–33 years 29.8%±1.8 pp 28.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.4% 25/51
34+ years 13.4%±1.0 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.5% 16/51
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 11.1% ±1.0 pp6,013 ±557
Occupied Housing Units 88.9% ±1.0 pp48,242 ±569
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 11.1%±1.0 pp 9.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.7% 12/51
Occupied Housing Units 88.9%±1.0 pp 90.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.7% 40/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1942 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 53.9% ±1.6 pp29,261 ±889
1940-2009 42.5% ±1.9 pp23,081 ±1,017
2010+ 3.5% ±0.7 pp1,912 ±380
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1942 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 53.9%±1.6 pp 38.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +15.7% 9/51
1940-2009 42.5%±1.9 pp 55.0%±0.4 pp ▼ -12.4% 40/51
2010+ 3.5%±0.7 pp 6.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.3% 33/51
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 18.6% ±1.3 pp10,112 ±686
2 to 4 Units 38.8% ±1.7 pp21,053 ±908
5 to 19 Units 7.4% ±1.1 pp4,039 ±577
20+ Units 34.9% ±1.6 pp18,917 ±852
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 18.6%±1.3 pp 16.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.4% 18/51
2 to 4 Units 38.8%±1.7 pp 21.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +17.5% 9/51
5 to 19 Units 7.4%±1.1 pp 13.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.9% 37/51
20+ Units 34.9%±1.6 pp 48.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -14.0% 32/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms

Studio 4.0% ±0.6 pp2,174 ±349
1 Bedroom 24.8% ±1.5 pp13,475 ±804
2 Bedrooms 28.1% ±1.7 pp15,253 ±899
3 Bedrooms 24.6% ±1.4 pp13,365 ±740
4 Bedrooms 11.8% ±1.1 pp6,379 ±590
5+ Bedrooms 6.7% ±0.8 pp3,609 ±414
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Studio 4.0%±0.6 pp 9.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -5.5% 45/51
1 Bedroom 24.8%±1.5 pp 29.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.6% 35/51
2 Bedrooms 28.1%±1.7 pp 31.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.5% 40/51
3 Bedrooms 24.6%±1.4 pp 21.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.7% 19/51
4 Bedrooms 11.8%±1.1 pp 5.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +6.4% 4/51
5+ Bedrooms 6.7%±0.8 pp 2.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +4.5% 1/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Housing Costs <20% of Income 25.4% ±1.7 pp12,239 ±804
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 19.6% ±1.6 pp9,442 ±751
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 55.1% ±1.7 pp26,560 ±828
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 35.0% ±1.6 pp16,895 ±749
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 25.4%±1.7 pp 24.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.0% 45/51
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 19.6%±1.6 pp 20.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.2% 34/51
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 55.1%±1.7 pp 49.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.2% 6/51
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 35.0%±1.6 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.5% 5/51
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 $1,648 ±$87
Median Rent + Utilities $1,795 ±$89
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 44 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,648 ±$87 $1,782 ±$7 -$134
Median Rent + Utilities $1,795 ±$89 $1,911 ±$7 -$116
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 79.2% ±1.4 pp42,956 ±757
Electricity 7.8% ±1.0 pp4,212 ±536
Other 13.1% ±1.3 pp7,088 ±696
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 79.2%±1.4 pp 64.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +14.7% 10/51
Electricity 7.8%±1.0 pp 16.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.0% 41/51
Other 13.1%±1.3 pp 18.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.7% 39/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode

Drives Alone 26.8% ±1.5 pp21,462 ±1,198
Carpools 9.1% ±1.4 pp7,304 ±1,102
Public Transit 35.1% ±2.3 pp28,130 ±1,825
Walks 24.7% ±1.4 pp19,785 ±1,116
Bikes 1.8% ±0.5 pp1,439 ±414
Other 1.2% ±0.6 pp985 ±448
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 44 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 26.8%±1.5 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.2% 22/51
Carpools 9.1%±1.4 pp 4.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +4.8% 8/51
Public Transit 35.1%±2.3 pp 44.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.9% 45/51
Walks 24.7%±1.4 pp 9.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +15.5% 6/51
Bikes 1.8%±0.5 pp 1.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.2% 23/51
Other 1.2%±0.6 pp 2.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.2% 30/51
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: 37 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 14.2% ±1.1 pp11,373 ±888
15-29 Minutes 28.1% ±1.5 pp22,542 ±1,223
30-44 Minutes 18.9% ±1.4 pp15,190 ±1,090
45-59 Minutes 13.9% ±1.3 pp11,111 ±1,068
60+ Minutes 24.9% ±1.9 pp19,951 ±1,521
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 37 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 14.2%±1.1 pp 9.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.3% 4/51
15-29 Minutes 28.1%±1.5 pp 21.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +6.6% 7/51
30-44 Minutes 18.9%±1.4 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -8.4% 50/51
45-59 Minutes 13.9%±1.3 pp 15.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.0% 35/51
60+ Minutes 24.9%±1.9 pp 25.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 33/51
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability

Average Vehicles per Household: 0.70 ±0.03
0 Car Households 44.8% ±1.8 pp21,598 ±878
1 Car Households 42.1% ±1.8 pp20,309 ±889
2+ Car Households 13.1% ±1.4 pp6,336 ±693
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.70 ±0.03
0 Car Households 44.8%±1.8 pp 55.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -10.6% 36/51
1 Car Households 42.1%±1.8 pp 31.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +10.2% 9/51
2+ Car Households 13.1%±1.4 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.4% 18/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 17.0% ±1.5 pp8,221 ±708
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 11.9% ±1.3 pp5,747 ±615
Desktop or Laptop 65.6% ±1.6 pp31,625 ±756
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 17.0%±1.5 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +11.7% 1/51
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 11.9%±1.3 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.5% 17/51
Desktop or Laptop 65.6%±1.6 pp 84.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -18.8% 46/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access

Internet Access 79.3% ±1.5 pp38,263 ±720
↳ Cellular data plan only 14.6% ±1.2 pp7,047 ±579
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.3% ±0.6 pp1,119 ±293
No Internet Access 20.7% ±1.4 pp9,979 ±692
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 79.3%±1.5 pp 90.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.3% 51/51
↳ Cellular data plan only 14.6%±1.2 pp 13.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.9% 19/51
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.3%±0.6 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.2% 16/51
No Internet Access 20.7%±1.4 pp 7.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +13.4% 1/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Uninsured (Total) 4.4% ±0.5 pp7,354 ±869
Uninsured (Under 19) 0.8% ±0.3 pp1,401 ±579
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 8.2% ±1.0 pp13,647 ±1,722
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.7% ±1.1 pp2,904 ±1,806
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 4.4%±0.5 pp 6.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.9% 40/51
Uninsured (Under 19) 0.8%±0.3 pp 2.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.5% 49/51
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 8.2%±1.0 pp 9.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.8% 29/51
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.7%±1.1 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.2% 21/51
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 12.8% ±0.7 pp21,312 ±1,199
Ambulatory Disability 8.1% ±0.6 pp13,566 ±1,051
Hearing Disability 3.1% ±0.5 pp5,170 ±769
Vision Disability 2.6% ±0.4 pp4,275 ±689
Cognitive Disability 4.4% ±0.5 pp7,411 ±790
Self-Care Disability 4.4% ±0.5 pp7,272 ±835
Independent Living Disability 6.9% ±0.6 pp11,589 ±925
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 12.8%±0.7 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +7.4% 34/51
Ambulatory Disability 8.1%±0.6 pp 8.9%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.7% 30/51
Hearing Disability 3.1%±0.5 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.3% 16/51
Vision Disability 2.6%±0.4 pp 3.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.6% 29/51
Cognitive Disability 4.4%±0.5 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.8% 32/51
Self-Care Disability 4.4%±0.5 pp 3.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.7% 13/51
Independent Living Disability 6.9%±0.6 pp 6.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.4% 20/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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