District 46 Demographic Profile

nyc District 46 demographic profile — Census-based tables and charts.
Mercedes Narcisse
Mercedes Narcisse
District 46 Council Member (Brooklyn)
District 46 Map
Average Geographic Mismatch Error : 0.04 p.p.

District 46 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$92,199±$4.0k
District 46
$92,199±$4.0k
New York City
$80,483±$601
Adults with a Disability
14.6%±0.8 pp
District 46
14.6%±0.8 pp
New York City
5.3%±0.1 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
44.5%±2.0 pp
District 46
44.5%±2.0 pp
New York City
44.0%±0.2 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
35.6%±1.4 pp
District 46
35.6%±1.4 pp
New York City
16.3%±0.2 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 9.1% ±1.0 pp13,985 ±1,529
White 27.3% ±1.2 pp42,054 ±1,835
Black 48.6% ±1.8 pp74,915 ±2,701
Asian 8.4% ±0.7 pp12,957 ±1,125
Other or Multi-racial 6.6% ±0.9 pp10,236 ±1,312
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 9.1%±1.0 pp 28.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -19.5% 48/51
White 27.3%±1.2 pp 31.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.7% 27/51
Black 48.6%±1.8 pp 20.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +28.2% 7/51
Asian 8.4%±0.7 pp 14.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.2% 33/51
Other or Multi-racial 6.6%±0.9 pp 5.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.2% 13/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race.

Age Distribution

Under 5 5.6% ±0.5 pp8,668 ±839
5-17 15.6% ±0.8 pp24,106 ±1,188
18-24 7.3% ±0.5 pp11,319 ±794
25-44 23.6% ±0.7 pp36,377 ±1,124
45-64 26.2% ±0.7 pp40,415 ±1,100
65-74 12.9% ±0.6 pp19,924 ±855
75-84 6.2% ±0.5 pp9,569 ±766
85+ 2.4% ±0.3 pp3,770 ±404
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Under 5 5.6%±0.5 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.1% 25/51
5-17 15.6%±0.8 pp 14.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.1% 22/51
18-24 7.3%±0.5 pp 8.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.7% 36/51
25-44 23.6%±0.7 pp 30.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -7.1% 49/51
45-64 26.2%±0.7 pp 24.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.8% 14/51
65-74 12.9%±0.6 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.5% 4/51
75-84 6.2%±0.5 pp 5.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.2% 12/51
85+ 2.4%±0.3 pp 2.1%±0.0 pp ▲ +0.4% 15/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No HS diploma 11.3% ±0.8 pp11,628 ±870
HS diploma or GED 26.9% ±1.2 pp27,747 ±1,264
Some college education or associate's degree 26.9% ±1.0 pp27,815 ±1,043
Bachelor's degree 20.6% ±1.0 pp21,236 ±1,068
Graduate degree 14.4% ±0.8 pp14,851 ±834
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 11.3%±0.8 pp 16.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.9% 40/51
HS diploma or GED 26.9%±1.2 pp 22.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.2% 22/51
Some college education or associate's degree 26.9%±1.0 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +16.6% 3/51
Bachelor's degree 20.6%±1.0 pp 24.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.4% 28/51
Graduate degree 14.4%±0.8 pp 17.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.3% 27/51
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 2.76 ±0.07
1 Person 53.7% ±1.9 pp29,833 ±1,053
2 Person 22.8% ±1.9 pp12,690 ±1,034
3 Person 15.8% ±1.7 pp8,778 ±931
4+ Person 7.6% ±1.2 pp4,245 ±640
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 2.76 ±0.07
1 Person 53.7%±1.9 pp 33.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +19.9% 27/51
2 Person 22.8%±1.9 pp 29.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.3% 32/51
3 Person 15.8%±1.7 pp 15.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% 13/51
4+ Person 7.6%±1.2 pp 21.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -13.6% 21/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability

Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 84.8% ±0.6 pp121,574 ±855
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 15.2% ±0.9 pp21,783 ±1,361
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 6.1% ±0.7 pp8,673 ±985
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 1.8% ±0.5 pp2,570 ±712
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 84.8%±0.6 pp 53.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +31.8% 19/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 15.2%±0.9 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.6% 33/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 6.1%±0.7 pp 7.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.4% 37/51
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 1.8%±0.5 pp 3.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.4% 36/51
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship

Born in U.S. 60.9% ±1.2 pp93,932 ±1,845
Born Outside U.S. 39.1% ±1.0 pp60,215 ±1,581
↳ Naturalized Citizen 29.2% ±1.0 pp44,957 ±1,488
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 9.9% ±0.7 pp15,258 ±1,102
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 60.9%±1.2 pp 63.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.5% 32/51
Born Outside U.S. 39.1%±1.0 pp 36.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.5% 20/51
↳ Naturalized Citizen 29.2%±1.0 pp 21.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +7.6% 11/51
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 9.9%±0.7 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.2% 46/51
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: 39.1%±1.1 ppTotal Foreign Born: 59,940±2,289
Most Common Country of Origin Haiti (19.2%)±1.8 ppHaiti (11,512)±1,083
Second Most Common Country of Origin Jamaica (18.4%)±1.9 ppJamaica (11,034)±1,163
Third Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (9.6%)±1.2 ppChina / Hong Kong (5,761)±738
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 46 New York City
Total Foreign Born 39.1% ±1.1 pp59,940 36.6% ±0.2 pp3,106,148
Most Common Country of Origin Haiti (19.2%)±1.8 ppHaiti (11,512)±1,083 Dominican Republic (12.9%)±0.3 ppDominican Republic (399,232)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Jamaica (18.4%)±1.9 ppJamaica (11,034)±1,163 China / Hong Kong (12.0%)±0.2 ppChina / Hong Kong (372,410)
Third Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (9.6%)±1.2 ppChina / Hong Kong (5,761)±738 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: 38.9% ±1.1 ppTotal Foreign Born: 59,940±2,289
Entered 2010+ 17.9% ±1.4 pp10,799 ±843
Entered 2000-2009 17.4% ±1.4 pp10,450 ±816
Entered 1990-1999 22.4% ±1.5 pp13,501 ±916
Entered Pre-1990 42.3% ±1.8 pp25,464 ±1,092
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 38.9% ±1.1 ppTotal Foreign Born: 59,940±2,289
Entered 2010+ 17.9%±1.4 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▼ -11.7% 51/51
Entered 2000-2009 17.4%±1.4 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.2% 48/51
Entered 1990-1999 22.4%±1.5 pp 21.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.1% 16/51
Entered Pre-1990 42.3%±1.8 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +14.8% 1/51
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $92,199 ±$3,958
Less than $25k 15.8% ±1.4 pp8,792 ±768
$25k-$50k 14.5% ±1.3 pp8,056 ±703
$50k-$75k 13.0% ±1.1 pp7,203 ±592
$75k-$100k 12.8% ±1.2 pp7,119 ±661
$100k-$150k 18.3% ±1.3 pp10,184 ±714
$150k+ 25.5% ±1.3 pp14,191 ±747
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $92,199 ±$3,958
Less than $25k 15.8%±1.4 pp 19.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.6% 32/51
$25k-$50k 14.5%±1.3 pp 15.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.5% 31/51
$50k-$75k 13.0%±1.1 pp 13.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.1% 34/51
$75k-$100k 12.8%±1.2 pp 10.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.0% 11/51
$100k-$150k 18.3%±1.3 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.2% 11/51
$150k+ 25.5%±1.3 pp 26.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.1% 22/51
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 11.6% ±1.1 pp17,810 ±1,729
Below 200% Poverty Line 25.3% ±1.7 pp39,009 ±2,583
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 6.0% ±0.9 pp9,199 ±1,341
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 11.6%±1.1 pp 17.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.4% 38/51
Below 200% Poverty Line 25.3%±1.7 pp 34.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -9.2% 41/51
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 6.0%±0.9 pp 8.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.8% 38/51
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 82.0% ±1.3 pp54,324 ±835
↳ Employed 76.3% ±1.4 pp50,575 ±960
↳ Unemployed 5.6% ±0.9 pp3,716 ±569
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 6.8% ±1.0 pp
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 18.0% ±4.3 pp11,959 ±2,852
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 82.0%±1.3 pp 63.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +18.8% 31/51
↳ Employed 76.3%±1.4 pp 58.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +18.2% 28/51
↳ Unemployed 5.6%±0.9 pp 8.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.4% 30/51
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 6.8%±1.0 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.2% 25/51
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 18.0%±4.3 pp 36.8%±0.7 pp ▼ -18.8% 21/51
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 14.8% ±0.7 pp22,850 ±1,155
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 81.0% ±2.0 pp18,507 ±447
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 19.0% ±2.5 pp4,343 ±572
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 14.8%±0.7 pp 14.0% ▲ +0.8% 22/51
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 81.0%±2.0 pp 80.3% ▲ +0.7% 31/51
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 19.0%±2.5 pp 19.7% ▼ -0.7% 21/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Grad School 6.5% ±0.5 pp10,060 ±783
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 62.9% ±4.1 pp6,327 ±409
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 37.1% ±3.9 pp3,734 ±391
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 6.5%±0.5 pp 7.0% ▼ -0.5% 26/51
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 62.9%±4.1 pp 55.1% ▲ +7.8% 26/51
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 37.1%±3.9 pp 44.9% ▼ -7.8% 26/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology

K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 1.8% ±1.1 pp461 ±290
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 2.8% ±1.5 pp726 ±403
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 46 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 1.8%±1.1 pp 7.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -5.4% 47/51
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 2.8%±1.5 pp 5.5%±0.4 pp ▼ -2.7% 42/51
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 62.1% ±1.3 pp34,154 ±715
Renter Occupied 37.9% ±1.5 pp20,865 ±849
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 62.1%±1.3 pp 32.8% ▲ +29.3% 5/51
Renter Occupied 37.9%±1.5 pp 67.2% ▼ -29.3% 47/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Years in Residence: 16.5 ±0.6 yr
0–2 years 1.5% ±0.5 pp2,273 ±703
3–5 years 9.6% ±0.9 pp14,857 ±1,447
6–13 years 33.8% ±1.7 pp52,029 ±2,627
14–33 years 42.6% ±1.8 pp65,729 ±2,717
34+ years 12.5% ±1.0 pp19,259 ±1,535
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 16.5 ±0.6 yr
0–2 years 1.5%±0.5 pp 3.9%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.4% 51/51
3–5 years 9.6%±0.9 pp 18.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.7% 51/51
6–13 years 33.8%±1.7 pp 37.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.7% 45/51
14–33 years 42.6%±1.8 pp 28.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +14.3% 1/51
34+ years 12.5%±1.0 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.6% 19/51
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 14.1% ±1.0 pp9,081 ±637
Occupied Housing Units 85.9% ±1.2 pp55,547 ±769
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 14.1%±1.0 pp 9.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +4.7% 8/51
Occupied Housing Units 85.9%±1.2 pp 90.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -4.7% 44/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1955 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 28.8% ±1.2 pp18,602 ±804
1940-2009 70.3% ±1.9 pp45,412 ±1,237
2010+ 0.9% ±0.4 pp614 ±229
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1955 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 28.8%±1.2 pp 38.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.4% 37/51
1940-2009 70.3%±1.9 pp 55.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +15.3% 10/51
2010+ 0.9%±0.4 pp 6.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -5.9% 51/51
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 35.6% ±1.4 pp22,982 ±890
2 to 4 Units 48.7% ±1.6 pp31,445 ±1,056
5 to 19 Units 1.9% ±0.5 pp1,214 ±322
20+ Units 13.7% ±1.0 pp8,862 ±641
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 35.6%±1.4 pp 16.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +19.3% 10/51
2 to 4 Units 48.7%±1.6 pp 21.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +27.3% 1/51
5 to 19 Units 1.9%±0.5 pp 13.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.4% 51/51
20+ Units 13.7%±1.0 pp 48.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -35.2% 49/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms

Studio 6.3% ±0.7 pp4,088 ±468
1 Bedroom 11.8% ±1.1 pp7,620 ±679
2 Bedrooms 32.9% ±1.4 pp21,242 ±883
3 Bedrooms 38.4% ±1.3 pp24,807 ±849
4 Bedrooms 7.9% ±0.8 pp5,116 ±522
5+ Bedrooms 2.7% ±0.5 pp1,755 ±336
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Studio 6.3%±0.7 pp 9.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.2% 34/51
1 Bedroom 11.8%±1.1 pp 29.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -17.6% 49/51
2 Bedrooms 32.9%±1.4 pp 31.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.3% 23/51
3 Bedrooms 38.4%±1.3 pp 21.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +16.5% 7/51
4 Bedrooms 7.9%±0.8 pp 5.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.6% 11/51
5+ Bedrooms 2.7%±0.5 pp 2.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.6% 19/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Housing Costs <20% of Income 33.1% ±1.5 pp18,388 ±841
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 20.5% ±1.4 pp11,366 ±767
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 46.4% ±1.7 pp25,793 ±951
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 26.5% ±1.5 pp14,724 ±844
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 33.1%±1.5 pp 24.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.7% 23/51
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 20.5%±1.4 pp 20.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 22/51
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 46.4%±1.7 pp 49.8%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.4% 27/51
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 26.5%±1.5 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.0% 21/51
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 $1,544 ±$89
Median Rent + Utilities $1,685 ±$93
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 46 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,544 ±$89 $1,782 ±$7 -$238
Median Rent + Utilities $1,685 ±$93 $1,911 ±$7 -$226
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 88.8% ±1.1 pp57,384 ±713
Electricity 4.9% ±0.7 pp3,183 ±425
Other 6.3% ±0.9 pp4,061 ±550
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 88.8%±1.1 pp 64.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +24.3% 2/51
Electricity 4.9%±0.7 pp 16.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.9% 51/51
Other 6.3%±0.9 pp 18.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -12.5% 50/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode

Drives Alone 41.3% ±1.6 pp30,577 ±1,159
Carpools 7.0% ±0.9 pp5,170 ±668
Public Transit 44.5% ±2.0 pp32,959 ±1,512
Walks 4.3% ±0.7 pp3,192 ±501
Bikes 0.6% ±0.3 pp454 ±235
Other 1.1% ±0.3 pp795 ±250
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 46 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 41.3%±1.6 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +19.8% 11/51
Carpools 7.0%±0.9 pp 4.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.7% 13/51
Public Transit 44.5%±2.0 pp 44.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.5% 37/51
Walks 4.3%±0.7 pp 9.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.9% 44/51
Bikes 0.6%±0.3 pp 1.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 37/51
Other 1.1%±0.3 pp 2.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.4% 41/51
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 7.9% ±0.9 pp5,866 ±673
15-29 Minutes 17.6% ±1.2 pp13,017 ±918
30-44 Minutes 21.3% ±1.4 pp15,790 ±1,013
45-59 Minutes 13.8% ±1.2 pp10,239 ±908
60+ Minutes 39.3% ±1.6 pp29,080 ±1,182
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 48 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 7.9%±0.9 pp 9.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.0% 37/51
15-29 Minutes 17.6%±1.2 pp 21.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.9% 35/51
30-44 Minutes 21.3%±1.4 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.1% 43/51
45-59 Minutes 13.8%±1.2 pp 15.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.1% 37/51
60+ Minutes 39.3%±1.6 pp 25.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +14.0% 1/51
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability

Average Vehicles per Household: 0.95 ±0.03
0 Car Households 30.8% ±1.6 pp17,134 ±909
1 Car Households 45.4% ±1.7 pp25,242 ±935
2+ Car Households 23.7% ±1.4 pp13,171 ±775
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.95 ±0.03
0 Car Households 30.8%±1.6 pp 55.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -24.5% 43/51
1 Car Households 45.4%±1.7 pp 31.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +13.5% 3/51
2+ Car Households 23.7%±1.4 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +10.9% 11/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 5.8% ±0.8 pp3,209 ±458
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 7.1% ±0.8 pp3,936 ±467
Desktop or Laptop 81.0% ±1.3 pp44,992 ±726
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 5.8%±0.8 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.5% 20/51
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 7.1%±0.8 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.3% 40/51
Desktop or Laptop 81.0%±1.3 pp 84.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.3% 22/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access

Internet Access 93.3% ±0.8 pp51,817 ±470
↳ Cellular data plan only 9.6% ±0.9 pp5,344 ±501
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 1.1% ±0.4 pp630 ±201
No Internet Access 6.7% ±0.8 pp3,730 ±463
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 93.3%±0.8 pp 90.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.7% 19/51
↳ Cellular data plan only 9.6%±0.9 pp 13.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.1% 43/51
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 1.1%±0.4 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 46/51
No Internet Access 6.7%±0.8 pp 7.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.6% 33/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Uninsured (Total) 4.5% ±0.5 pp6,977 ±779
Uninsured (Under 19) 2.5% ±0.9 pp3,802 ±1,313
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 6.8% ±0.8 pp10,475 ±1,263
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 0.7% ±0.4 pp1,096 ±677
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 4.5%±0.5 pp 6.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.8% 39/51
Uninsured (Under 19) 2.5%±0.9 pp 2.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.2% 21/51
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 6.8%±0.8 pp 9.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.2% 37/51
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 0.7%±0.4 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.8% 45/51
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 14.6% ±0.8 pp22,432 ±1,186
Ambulatory Disability 9.3% ±0.6 pp14,410 ±973
Hearing Disability 3.0% ±0.4 pp4,554 ±692
Vision Disability 3.2% ±0.4 pp4,881 ±682
Cognitive Disability 4.8% ±0.5 pp7,404 ±801
Self-Care Disability 4.1% ±0.5 pp6,388 ±785
Independent Living Disability 6.8% ±0.6 pp10,533 ±893
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 14.6%±0.8 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +9.2% 21/51
Ambulatory Disability 9.3%±0.6 pp 8.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.5% 18/51
Hearing Disability 3.0%±0.4 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.2% 23/51
Vision Disability 3.2%±0.4 pp 3.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% 16/51
Cognitive Disability 4.8%±0.5 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.5% 29/51
Self-Care Disability 4.1%±0.5 pp 3.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.5% 15/51
Independent Living Disability 6.8%±0.6 pp 6.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.2% 23/51
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.