District 45 Demographic Profile

nyc District 45 demographic profile — Census-based tables and charts.
Farah N. Louis
Farah N. Louis
District 45 Council Member (Brooklyn)
District 45 Map
Average Geographic Mismatch Error : 0.09 p.p.

District 45 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$82,450
District 45
$82,450
New York City
$80,483±$601
Adults with a Disability
14.5%±0.7 pp
District 45
14.5%±0.7 pp
New York City
5.3%±0.1 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
56.8%±2.1 pp
District 45
56.8%±2.1 pp
New York City
44.0%±0.2 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
26.7%±1.2 pp
District 45
26.7%±1.2 pp
New York City
16.3%±0.2 pp
Statistics View:

Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 9.3% ±1.0 pp14,399 ±1,541
White 19.1% ±1.1 pp29,490 ±1,758
Black 55.5% ±1.8 pp85,655 ±2,714
Asian 7.3% ±0.9 pp11,330 ±1,343
Other or Multi-racial 8.7% ±0.9 pp13,426 ±1,422
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 9.3%±1.0 pp 28.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -19.2% 47/51
White 19.1%±1.1 pp 31.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.9% 34/51
Black 55.5%±1.8 pp 20.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +35.1% 6/51
Asian 7.3%±0.9 pp 14.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.3% 35/51
Other or Multi-racial 8.7%±0.9 pp 5.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.2% 4/51
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 5.1% ±0.5 pp7,824 ±780
5-17 14.6% ±0.7 pp22,470 ±1,100
18-24 7.7% ±0.5 pp11,951 ±798
25-44 27.0% ±0.8 pp41,711 ±1,232
45-64 26.0% ±0.7 pp40,069 ±1,093
65-74 12.2% ±0.6 pp18,872 ±867
75-84 5.3% ±0.4 pp8,171 ±544
85+ 2.1% ±0.3 pp3,233 ±447
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Under 5 5.1%±0.5 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.6% 38/51
5-17 14.6%±0.7 pp 14.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.1% 27/51
18-24 7.7%±0.5 pp 8.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.3% 29/51
25-44 27.0%±0.8 pp 30.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.7% 32/51
45-64 26.0%±0.7 pp 24.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.5% 17/51
65-74 12.2%±0.6 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.8% 6/51
75-84 5.3%±0.4 pp 5.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.3% 19/51
85+ 2.1%±0.3 pp 2.1%±0.0 pp ▲ +0.0% 24/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No HS diploma 12.9% ±0.9 pp13,382 ±916
HS diploma or GED 26.4% ±1.2 pp27,338 ±1,220
Some college education or associate's degree 24.2% ±1.1 pp25,037 ±1,180
Bachelor's degree 21.7% ±1.1 pp22,454 ±1,092
Graduate degree 14.7% ±0.8 pp15,171 ±814
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 12.9%±0.9 pp 16.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.2% 38/51
HS diploma or GED 26.4%±1.2 pp 22.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.8% 23/51
Some college education or associate's degree 24.2%±1.1 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +13.9% 13/51
Bachelor's degree 21.7%±1.1 pp 24.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.2% 26/51
Graduate degree 14.7%±0.8 pp 17.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.0% 26/51
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 2.64 ±0.08
1 Person 54.4% ±1.5 pp31,510 ±870
2 Person 23.7% ±1.4 pp13,757 ±828
3 Person 13.7% ±1.0 pp7,959 ±601
4+ Person 8.2% ±1.0 pp4,739 ±579
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 2.64 ±0.08
1 Person 54.4%±1.5 pp 33.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +20.5% 18/51
2 Person 23.7%±1.4 pp 29.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.5% 24/51
3 Person 13.7%±1.0 pp 15.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.0% 41/51
4+ Person 8.2%±1.0 pp 21.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -13.1% 18/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability

Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 85.4% ±3.4 pp122,496 ±4,861
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 14.6% ±0.9 pp21,004 ±1,353
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 6.3% ±0.7 pp9,088 ±954
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 1.3% ±0.4 pp1,882 ±556
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 85.4%±3.4 pp 53.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +32.4% 18/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 14.6%±0.9 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.0% 34/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 6.3%±0.7 pp 7.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.1% 36/51
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 1.3%±0.4 pp 3.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.9% 44/51
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship

Born in U.S. 55.7% ±1.4 pp85,951 ±2,207
Born Outside U.S. 44.3% ±1.1 pp68,350 ±1,640
↳ Naturalized Citizen 31.6% ±0.9 pp48,691 ±1,334
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 12.7% ±1.0 pp19,659 ±1,510
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 55.7%±1.4 pp 63.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.7% 40/51
Born Outside U.S. 44.3%±1.1 pp 36.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.7% 12/51
↳ Naturalized Citizen 31.6%±0.9 pp 21.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +10.0% 7/51
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 12.7%±1.0 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.3% 29/51
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: 44.3%±1.1 ppTotal Foreign Born: 68,644±2,533
Most Common Country of Origin Haiti (20.9%)±2.1 ppHaiti (14,342)±1,447
Second Most Common Country of Origin Jamaica (15.2%)±1.4 ppJamaica (10,445)±933
Third Most Common Country of Origin Trinidad Tobago (10.5%)±1.3 ppTrinidad Tobago (7,221)±863
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 45 New York City
Total Foreign Born 44.3% ±1.1 pp68,644 36.6% ±0.2 pp3,106,148
Most Common Country of Origin Haiti (20.9%)±2.1 ppHaiti (14,342)±1,447 Dominican Republic (12.9%)±0.3 ppDominican Republic (399,232)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Jamaica (15.2%)±1.4 ppJamaica (10,445)±933 China / Hong Kong (12.0%)±0.2 ppChina / Hong Kong (372,410)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Trinidad Tobago (10.5%)±1.3 ppTrinidad Tobago (7,221)±863 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: 44.5% ±1.0 ppTotal Foreign Born: 68,645±2,533
Entered 2010+ 22.2% ±1.9 pp15,193 ±1,279
Entered 2000-2009 18.4% ±1.4 pp12,551 ±968
Entered 1990-1999 20.4% ±1.4 pp13,961 ±944
Entered Pre-1990 39.0% ±1.1 pp26,646 ±750
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 44.5% ±1.0 ppTotal Foreign Born: 68,645±2,533
Entered 2010+ 22.2%±1.9 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▼ -7.4% 46/51
Entered 2000-2009 18.4%±1.4 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.2% 40/51
Entered 1990-1999 20.4%±1.4 pp 21.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.9% 28/51
Entered Pre-1990 39.0%±1.1 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +11.5% 3/51
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $82,450
Less than $25k 16.8% ±1.4 pp9,724 ±821
$25k-$50k 16.0% ±1.3 pp9,268 ±730
$50k-$75k 14.5% ±1.2 pp8,380 ±697
$75k-$100k 13.2% ±1.1 pp7,627 ±645
$100k-$150k 17.3% ±1.3 pp10,009 ±731
$150k+ 22.4% ±1.4 pp12,956 ±809
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $82,450
Less than $25k 16.8%±1.4 pp 19.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.7% 29/51
$25k-$50k 16.0%±1.3 pp 15.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.0% 23/51
$50k-$75k 14.5%±1.2 pp 13.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.4% 19/51
$75k-$100k 13.2%±1.1 pp 10.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.4% 7/51
$100k-$150k 17.3%±1.3 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.1% 17/51
$150k+ 22.4%±1.4 pp 26.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.3% 30/51
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 14.1% ±1.2 pp21,706 ±1,887
Below 200% Poverty Line 29.8% ±1.8 pp45,945 ±2,775
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 6.0% ±0.7 pp9,267 ±1,110
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 14.1%±1.2 pp 17.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.8% 32/51
Below 200% Poverty Line 29.8%±1.8 pp 34.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.7% 31/51
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 6.0%±0.7 pp 8.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.8% 36/51
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 84.4% ±1.2 pp55,975 ±797
↳ Employed 78.4% ±1.4 pp52,043 ±915
↳ Unemployed 5.8% ±0.8 pp3,830 ±515
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 6.9% ±0.9 pp
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 15.6% ±4.3 pp10,374 ±2,826
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 84.4%±1.2 pp 63.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +21.2% 22/51
↳ Employed 78.4%±1.4 pp 58.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +20.4% 21/51
↳ Unemployed 5.8%±0.8 pp 8.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.3% 25/51
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 6.9%±0.9 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.2% 24/51
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 15.6%±4.3 pp 36.8%±0.7 pp ▼ -21.2% 30/51
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 14.4% ±0.7 pp22,246 ±1,043
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 78.9% ±2.4 pp17,541 ±528
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 21.1% ±2.1 pp4,705 ±469
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 14.4%±0.7 pp 14.0% ▲ +0.4% 26/51
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 78.9%±2.4 pp 80.3% ▼ -1.4% 34/51
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 21.1%±2.1 pp 19.7% ▲ +1.4% 18/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Grad School 7.7% ±0.5 pp11,896 ±824
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 66.2% ±3.9 pp7,880 ±460
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 33.8% ±3.2 pp4,016 ±380
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 7.7%±0.5 pp 7.0% ▲ +0.7% 9/51
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 66.2%±3.9 pp 55.1% ▲ +11.2% 21/51
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 33.8%±3.2 pp 44.9% ▼ -11.2% 31/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology

K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 4.5% ±1.6 pp1,180 ±407
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 4.0% ±2.0 pp1,056 ±512
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 45 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 4.5%±1.6 pp 7.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.6% 25/51
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 4.0%±2.0 pp 5.5%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.4% 24/51
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 42.9% ±1.4 pp24,975 ±805
Renter Occupied 57.1% ±1.5 pp33,219 ±859
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 42.9%±1.4 pp 32.8% ▲ +10.1% 14/51
Renter Occupied 57.1%±1.5 pp 67.2% ▼ -10.1% 38/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Years in Residence: 14.9 ±0.5 yr
0–2 years 2.4% ±0.5 pp3,761 ±799
3–5 years 12.2% ±1.0 pp18,878 ±1,553
6–13 years 37.1% ±1.9 pp57,315 ±2,856
14–33 years 31.8% ±1.5 pp49,110 ±2,359
34+ years 16.4% ±1.3 pp25,236 ±1,949
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 14.9 ±0.5 yr
0–2 years 2.4%±0.5 pp 3.9%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.4% 40/51
3–5 years 12.2%±1.0 pp 18.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.1% 44/51
6–13 years 37.1%±1.9 pp 37.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.3% 29/51
14–33 years 31.8%±1.5 pp 28.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.4% 16/51
34+ years 16.4%±1.3 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.4% 7/51
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 11.4% ±0.9 pp7,469 ±571
Occupied Housing Units 88.6% ±1.1 pp57,965 ±729
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 11.4%±0.9 pp 9.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.1% 11/51
Occupied Housing Units 88.6%±1.1 pp 90.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.1% 41/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1943 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 49.4% ±1.5 pp32,297 ±990
1940-2009 47.5% ±1.8 pp31,085 ±1,197
2010+ 3.1% ±0.5 pp2,052 ±349
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1943 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 49.4%±1.5 pp 38.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +11.2% 12/51
1940-2009 47.5%±1.8 pp 55.0%±0.4 pp ▼ -7.5% 35/51
2010+ 3.1%±0.5 pp 6.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.7% 36/51
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 26.7% ±1.2 pp17,474 ±763
2 to 4 Units 28.1% ±1.6 pp18,367 ±1,042
5 to 19 Units 7.7% ±0.9 pp5,015 ±588
20+ Units 37.2% ±1.5 pp24,328 ±981
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 26.7%±1.2 pp 16.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +10.4% 12/51
2 to 4 Units 28.1%±1.6 pp 21.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.7% 20/51
5 to 19 Units 7.7%±0.9 pp 13.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.7% 36/51
20+ Units 37.2%±1.5 pp 48.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.7% 31/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms

Studio 6.8% ±0.8 pp4,424 ±494
1 Bedroom 26.7% ±1.4 pp17,490 ±942
2 Bedrooms 30.3% ±1.5 pp19,813 ±978
3 Bedrooms 24.4% ±1.1 pp15,962 ±740
4 Bedrooms 7.3% ±0.8 pp4,780 ±498
5+ Bedrooms 4.5% ±0.6 pp2,966 ±381
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Studio 6.8%±0.8 pp 9.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.8% 32/51
1 Bedroom 26.7%±1.4 pp 29.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.7% 29/51
2 Bedrooms 30.3%±1.5 pp 31.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.3% 30/51
3 Bedrooms 24.4%±1.1 pp 21.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.5% 21/51
4 Bedrooms 7.3%±0.8 pp 5.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.9% 12/51
5+ Bedrooms 4.5%±0.6 pp 2.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.4% 5/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Housing Costs <20% of Income 31.7% ±1.5 pp18,357 ±869
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 19.1% ±1.3 pp11,072 ±738
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 49.2% ±1.8 pp28,536 ±1,044
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 27.9% ±1.5 pp16,171 ±862
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 31.7%±1.5 pp 24.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.3% 28/51
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 19.1%±1.3 pp 20.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.7% 36/51
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 49.2%±1.8 pp 49.8%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.6% 19/51
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 27.9%±1.5 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.4% 13/51
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 $1,580 ±$120
Median Rent + Utilities $1,723 ±$129
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 45 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,580 ±$120 $1,782 ±$7 -$201
Median Rent + Utilities $1,723 ±$129 $1,911 ±$7 -$187
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 78.8% ±1.4 pp51,536 ±918
Electricity 8.1% ±0.9 pp5,294 ±582
Other 13.1% ±1.1 pp8,604 ±728
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 78.8%±1.4 pp 64.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +14.3% 12/51
Electricity 8.1%±0.9 pp 16.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.7% 39/51
Other 13.1%±1.1 pp 18.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.6% 38/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode

Drives Alone 29.8% ±1.6 pp22,079 ±1,153
Carpools 4.7% ±0.7 pp3,505 ±508
Public Transit 56.8% ±2.1 pp42,104 ±1,585
Walks 5.3% ±0.7 pp3,892 ±515
Bikes 0.8% ±0.3 pp629 ±225
Other 1.3% ±0.4 pp971 ±261
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 45 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 29.8%±1.6 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.3% 19/51
Carpools 4.7%±0.7 pp 4.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.4% 26/51
Public Transit 56.8%±2.1 pp 44.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +12.8% 23/51
Walks 5.3%±0.7 pp 9.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.0% 39/51
Bikes 0.8%±0.3 pp 1.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.7% 34/51
Other 1.3%±0.4 pp 2.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.1% 27/51
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: 46 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 6.6% ±0.7 pp4,881 ±525
15-29 Minutes 15.3% ±1.0 pp11,345 ±739
30-44 Minutes 25.9% ±1.6 pp19,163 ±1,162
45-59 Minutes 16.9% ±1.2 pp12,514 ±870
60+ Minutes 35.3% ±1.7 pp26,160 ±1,296
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 46 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 6.6%±0.7 pp 9.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.3% 47/51
15-29 Minutes 15.3%±1.0 pp 21.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.2% 45/51
30-44 Minutes 25.9%±1.6 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.5% 24/51
45-59 Minutes 16.9%±1.2 pp 15.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.0% 23/51
60+ Minutes 35.3%±1.7 pp 25.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +10.0% 7/51
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability

Average Vehicles per Household: 0.69 ±0.02
0 Car Households 44.9% ±1.8 pp26,016 ±1,035
1 Car Households 39.3% ±1.7 pp22,777 ±1,013
2+ Car Households 15.8% ±1.3 pp9,171 ±755
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.69 ±0.02
0 Car Households 44.9%±1.8 pp 55.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -10.4% 35/51
1 Car Households 39.3%±1.7 pp 31.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +7.4% 16/51
2+ Car Households 15.8%±1.3 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.1% 17/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 5.3% ±0.7 pp3,067 ±430
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 8.5% ±0.9 pp4,900 ±511
Desktop or Laptop 82.2% ±1.3 pp47,663 ±756
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 5.3%±0.7 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.0% 21/51
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 8.5%±0.9 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.9% 33/51
Desktop or Laptop 82.2%±1.3 pp 84.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.1% 17/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access

Internet Access 92.8% ±0.9 pp53,808 ±510
↳ Cellular data plan only 11.8% ±1.0 pp6,863 ±592
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 1.6% ±0.4 pp914 ±223
No Internet Access 7.2% ±0.8 pp4,157 ±488
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 92.8%±0.9 pp 90.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.2% 26/51
↳ Cellular data plan only 11.8%±1.0 pp 13.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.9% 32/51
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 1.6%±0.4 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.5% 38/51
No Internet Access 7.2%±0.8 pp 7.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.1% 26/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Uninsured (Total) 5.2% ±0.5 pp8,024 ±848
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.6% ±1.4 pp5,570 ±2,214
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 7.0% ±0.8 pp10,835 ±1,175
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.3% ±0.6 pp2,072 ±875
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 5.2%±0.5 pp 6.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.1% 33/51
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.6%±1.4 pp 2.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.3% 9/51
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 7.0%±0.8 pp 9.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.9% 36/51
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.3%±0.6 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.2% 30/51
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 14.5% ±0.7 pp22,431 ±1,116
Ambulatory Disability 9.8% ±0.6 pp15,087 ±957
Hearing Disability 2.4% ±0.3 pp3,656 ±537
Vision Disability 2.6% ±0.4 pp3,974 ±593
Cognitive Disability 5.0% ±0.5 pp7,651 ±733
Self-Care Disability 3.6% ±0.4 pp5,581 ±640
Independent Living Disability 6.4% ±0.5 pp9,810 ±771
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 45 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 14.5%±0.7 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +9.2% 22/51
Ambulatory Disability 9.8%±0.6 pp 8.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.9% 16/51
Hearing Disability 2.4%±0.3 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 33/51
Vision Disability 2.6%±0.4 pp 3.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.6% 28/51
Cognitive Disability 5.0%±0.5 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.3% 23/51
Self-Care Disability 3.6%±0.4 pp 3.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.0% 24/51
Independent Living Disability 6.4%±0.5 pp 6.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.2% 28/51
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.