District 47 Demographic Profile

nyc District 47 demographic profile — Census-based tables and charts.
Kayla Santosuosso
Kayla Santosuosso
District 47 Council Member (Brooklyn)
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District 47 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$75,984±$3.5k
District 47
$75,984±$3.5k
New York City
$80,483±$601
Adults with a Disability
16.5%±0.8 pp
District 47
16.5%±0.8 pp
New York City
5.3%±0.1 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
52.6%±1.9 pp
District 47
52.6%±1.9 pp
New York City
44.0%±0.2 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
15.1%±1.1 pp
District 47
15.1%±1.1 pp
New York City
16.3%±0.2 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 20.9% ±1.7 pp35,630 ±2,869
White 47.7% ±1.3 pp81,471 ±2,288
Black 10.0% ±1.4 pp17,141 ±2,434
Asian 16.7% ±1.1 pp28,566 ±1,874
Other or Multi-racial 4.6% ±0.8 pp7,922 ±1,358
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 20.9%±1.7 pp 28.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.7% 26/51
White 47.7%±1.3 pp 31.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +16.8% 13/51
Black 10.0%±1.4 pp 20.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -10.4% 28/51
Asian 16.7%±1.1 pp 14.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.1% 14/51
Other or Multi-racial 4.6%±0.8 pp 5.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.8% 29/51
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 5.4% ±0.6 pp9,244 ±982
5-17 16.4% ±0.9 pp27,978 ±1,456
18-24 6.6% ±0.5 pp11,285 ±917
25-44 26.2% ±0.7 pp44,687 ±1,254
45-64 24.5% ±0.7 pp41,829 ±1,180
65-74 11.2% ±0.6 pp19,123 ±984
75-84 6.7% ±0.5 pp11,440 ±799
85+ 3.0% ±0.3 pp5,144 ±580
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Under 5 5.4%±0.6 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.3% 31/51
5-17 16.4%±0.9 pp 14.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.9% 14/51
18-24 6.6%±0.5 pp 8.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.5% 40/51
25-44 26.2%±0.7 pp 30.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -4.5% 37/51
45-64 24.5%±0.7 pp 24.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% 29/51
65-74 11.2%±0.6 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.7% 10/51
75-84 6.7%±0.5 pp 5.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.7% 8/51
85+ 3.0%±0.3 pp 2.1%±0.0 pp ▲ +0.9% 7/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No HS diploma 17.3% ±1.2 pp19,767 ±1,320
HS diploma or GED 22.3% ±1.2 pp25,506 ±1,411
Some college education or associate's degree 18.4% ±0.9 pp21,070 ±1,081
Bachelor's degree 24.0% ±1.1 pp27,412 ±1,210
Graduate degree 18.0% ±0.9 pp20,634 ±1,000
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 17.3%±1.2 pp 16.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.1% 18/51
HS diploma or GED 22.3%±1.2 pp 22.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 31/51
Some college education or associate's degree 18.4%±0.9 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.1% 33/51
Bachelor's degree 24.0%±1.1 pp 24.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% 21/51
Graduate degree 18.0%±0.9 pp 17.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.4% 18/51
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 2.50 ±0.07
1 Person 53.7% ±1.2 pp36,183 ±805
2 Person 24.3% ±1.3 pp16,343 ±873
3 Person 14.9% ±1.2 pp10,021 ±777
4+ Person 7.1% ±1.0 pp4,778 ±680
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 2.50 ±0.07
1 Person 53.7%±1.2 pp 33.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +19.9% 24/51
2 Person 24.3%±1.3 pp 29.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.9% 22/51
3 Person 14.9%±1.2 pp 15.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.9% 25/51
4+ Person 7.1%±1.0 pp 21.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -14.1% 31/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability

Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 69.5% ±0.9 pp110,274 ±1,437
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 30.5% ±1.3 pp48,505 ±2,075
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 17.8% ±1.1 pp28,210 ±1,782
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 4.3% ±0.5 pp6,749 ±850
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 69.5%±0.9 pp 53.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +16.5% 41/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 30.5%±1.3 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +22.9% 11/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 17.8%±1.1 pp 7.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +10.4% 10/51
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 4.3%±0.5 pp 3.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.1% 15/51
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship

Born in U.S. 59.0% ±1.2 pp100,725 ±2,108
Born Outside U.S. 41.0% ±1.3 pp70,005 ±2,147
↳ Naturalized Citizen 27.2% ±1.0 pp46,471 ±1,663
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 13.8% ±1.1 pp23,534 ±1,836
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 59.0%±1.2 pp 63.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.4% 34/51
Born Outside U.S. 41.0%±1.3 pp 36.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.4% 18/51
↳ Naturalized Citizen 27.2%±1.0 pp 21.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +5.7% 13/51
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 13.8%±1.1 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.3% 26/51
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: 41.0%±1.2 ppTotal Foreign Born: 70,543±2,833
Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (18.6%)±1.5 ppChina / Hong Kong (13,152)±1,057
Second Most Common Country of Origin Ukraine (11.5%)±1.4 ppUkraine (8,145)±973
Third Most Common Country of Origin Russia (5.8%)±0.8 ppRussia (4,073)±577
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 47 New York City
Total Foreign Born 41.0% ±1.2 pp70,543 36.6% ±0.2 pp3,106,148
Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (18.6%)±1.5 ppChina / Hong Kong (13,152)±1,057 Dominican Republic (12.9%)±0.3 ppDominican Republic (399,232)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Ukraine (11.5%)±1.4 ppUkraine (8,145)±973 China / Hong Kong (12.0%)±0.2 ppChina / Hong Kong (372,410)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Russia (5.8%)±0.8 ppRussia (4,073)±577 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: 41.3% ±1.2 ppTotal Foreign Born: 70,543±2,833
Entered 2010+ 28.2% ±2.7 pp19,723 ±1,860
Entered 2000-2009 20.6% ±1.6 pp14,410 ±1,112
Entered 1990-1999 26.4% ±1.4 pp18,505 ±958
Entered Pre-1990 24.8% ±1.5 pp17,367 ±1,062
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 41.3% ±1.2 ppTotal Foreign Born: 70,543±2,833
Entered 2010+ 28.2%±2.7 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.5% 30/51
Entered 2000-2009 20.6%±1.6 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.0% 31/51
Entered 1990-1999 26.4%±1.4 pp 21.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.1% 4/51
Entered Pre-1990 24.8%±1.5 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.7% 32/51
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $75,984 ±$3,474
Less than $25k 22.1% ±1.6 pp14,893 ±1,053
$25k-$50k 16.8% ±1.4 pp11,322 ±947
$50k-$75k 13.0% ±1.1 pp8,737 ±749
$75k-$100k 10.9% ±1.0 pp7,332 ±666
$100k-$150k 15.5% ±1.3 pp10,423 ±862
$150k+ 21.7% ±1.1 pp14,618 ±754
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $75,984 ±$3,474
Less than $25k 22.1%±1.6 pp 19.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.7% 16/51
$25k-$50k 16.8%±1.4 pp 15.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.9% 19/51
$50k-$75k 13.0%±1.1 pp 13.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.1% 33/51
$75k-$100k 10.9%±1.0 pp 10.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.1% 31/51
$100k-$150k 15.5%±1.3 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.3% 27/51
$150k+ 21.7%±1.1 pp 26.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.9% 31/51
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 18.9% ±1.8 pp32,186 ±3,125
Below 200% Poverty Line 37.6% ±2.4 pp64,129 ±4,125
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 7.7% ±1.1 pp13,203 ±1,806
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 18.9%±1.8 pp 17.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.9% 20/51
Below 200% Poverty Line 37.6%±2.4 pp 34.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.1% 19/51
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 7.7%±1.1 pp 8.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.0% 27/51
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 82.3% ±1.1 pp60,388 ±821
↳ Employed 76.2% ±1.3 pp55,966 ±928
↳ Unemployed 5.9% ±0.9 pp4,368 ±642
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 7.2% ±1.1 pp
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 17.7% ±4.1 pp13,026 ±3,028
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 82.3%±1.1 pp 63.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +19.1% 29/51
↳ Employed 76.2%±1.3 pp 58.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +18.2% 30/51
↳ Unemployed 5.9%±0.9 pp 8.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.1% 23/51
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 7.2%±1.1 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.8% 23/51
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 17.7%±4.1 pp 36.8%±0.7 pp ▼ -19.1% 23/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Common reasons for not working nor looking for work include caregiving responsibilities, disability, discouraged workers who have stopped looking, or other reasons.

Students

K-12 School Enrollment

Enrolled in K-12 school 16.1% ±0.8 pp27,572 ±1,420
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 86.2% ±2.1 pp23,774 ±585
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 13.8% ±1.9 pp3,797 ±526
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 16.1%±0.8 pp 14.0% ▲ +2.1% 12/51
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 86.2%±2.1 pp 80.3% ▲ +5.9% 22/51
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 13.8%±1.9 pp 19.7% ▼ -5.9% 30/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Grad School 5.5% ±0.5 pp9,390 ±790
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 67.1% ±4.7 pp6,305 ±443
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 32.9% ±3.5 pp3,085 ±330
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 5.5%±0.5 pp 7.0% ▼ -1.5% 48/51
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 67.1%±4.7 pp 55.1% ▲ +12.1% 16/51
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 32.9%±3.5 pp 44.9% ▼ -12.1% 36/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology

K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 3.8% ±1.5 pp1,102 ±446
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 2.5% ±1.6 pp733 ±461
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 47 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 3.8%±1.5 pp 7.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.3% 31/51
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 2.5%±1.6 pp 5.5%±0.4 pp ▼ -2.9% 43/51
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 33.0% ±1.3 pp22,190 ±896
Renter Occupied 67.0% ±1.2 pp45,122 ±839
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 33.0%±1.3 pp 32.8% ▲ +0.2% 25/51
Renter Occupied 67.0%±1.2 pp 67.2% ▼ -0.2% 27/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Years in Residence: 12.2 ±0.4 yr
0–2 years 3.1% ±0.6 pp5,321 ±1,105
3–5 years 16.7% ±1.1 pp28,573 ±1,794
6–13 years 39.0% ±1.8 pp66,529 ±3,039
14–33 years 30.6% ±1.7 pp52,200 ±2,888
34+ years 10.6% ±0.9 pp18,108 ±1,570
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 12.2 ±0.4 yr
0–2 years 3.1%±0.6 pp 3.9%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.7% 30/51
3–5 years 16.7%±1.1 pp 18.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.6% 19/51
6–13 years 39.0%±1.8 pp 37.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.5% 19/51
14–33 years 30.6%±1.7 pp 28.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.2% 19/51
34+ years 10.6%±0.9 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.3% 34/51
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 7.2% ±0.8 pp5,208 ±579
Occupied Housing Units 92.8% ±0.8 pp67,325 ±558
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 7.2%±0.8 pp 9.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.2% 27/51
Occupied Housing Units 92.8%±0.8 pp 90.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.2% 25/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1949 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 41.6% ±1.3 pp30,208 ±928
1940-2009 55.6% ±2.0 pp40,319 ±1,415
2010+ 2.8% ±0.5 pp2,005 ±380
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1949 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 41.6%±1.3 pp 38.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.4% 17/51
1940-2009 55.6%±2.0 pp 55.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.6% 28/51
2010+ 2.8%±0.5 pp 6.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -4.1% 43/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people don’t know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact. Medians are also approximated via unit-level averages; see methodology page for more details.

Units in Structure

Single-Family 15.1% ±1.1 pp10,987 ±768
2 to 4 Units 24.1% ±1.3 pp17,477 ±963
5 to 19 Units 11.0% ±0.9 pp8,003 ±635
20+ Units 49.4% ±1.5 pp35,807 ±1,055
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 15.1%±1.1 pp 16.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.1% 22/51
2 to 4 Units 24.1%±1.3 pp 21.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.8% 26/51
5 to 19 Units 11.0%±0.9 pp 13.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.3% 26/51
20+ Units 49.4%±1.5 pp 48.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.5% 25/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms

Studio 8.2% ±0.8 pp5,977 ±609
1 Bedroom 32.5% ±1.4 pp23,573 ±1,005
2 Bedrooms 30.4% ±1.4 pp22,024 ±1,039
3 Bedrooms 21.8% ±1.4 pp15,801 ±980
4 Bedrooms 5.0% ±0.6 pp3,616 ±465
5+ Bedrooms 2.1% ±0.4 pp1,542 ±298
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Studio 8.2%±0.8 pp 9.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.3% 24/51
1 Bedroom 32.5%±1.4 pp 29.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.1% 18/51
2 Bedrooms 30.4%±1.4 pp 31.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.3% 29/51
3 Bedrooms 21.8%±1.4 pp 21.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.1% 23/51
4 Bedrooms 5.0%±0.6 pp 5.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 26/51
5+ Bedrooms 2.1%±0.4 pp 2.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.0% 23/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Housing Costs <20% of Income 34.5% ±1.3 pp23,226 ±903
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 19.0% ±1.2 pp12,765 ±811
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 46.5% ±1.9 pp31,334 ±1,254
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 26.0% ±1.5 pp17,486 ±988
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 34.5%±1.3 pp 24.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +10.1% 19/51
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 19.0%±1.2 pp 20.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.9% 41/51
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 46.5%±1.9 pp 49.8%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.3% 26/51
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 26.0%±1.5 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.5% 25/51
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 $1,432 ±$90
Median Rent + Utilities $1,530 ±$86
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 47 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,432 ±$90 $1,782 ±$7 -$349
Median Rent + Utilities $1,530 ±$86 $1,911 ±$7 -$380
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 73.6% ±1.4 pp53,387 ±1,021
Electricity 8.8% ±0.9 pp6,359 ±641
Other 17.6% ±1.3 pp12,787 ±973
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 73.6%±1.4 pp 64.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +9.2% 21/51
Electricity 8.8%±0.9 pp 16.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.0% 36/51
Other 17.6%±1.3 pp 18.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.1% 22/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode

Drives Alone 28.8% ±1.7 pp23,564 ±1,356
Carpools 6.0% ±0.8 pp4,891 ±657
Public Transit 52.6% ±1.9 pp43,138 ±1,562
Walks 8.4% ±0.9 pp6,909 ±764
Bikes 1.3% ±0.4 pp1,054 ±291
Other 1.7% ±0.5 pp1,365 ±404
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 47 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 28.8%±1.7 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.2% 21/51
Carpools 6.0%±0.8 pp 4.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.7% 17/51
Public Transit 52.6%±1.9 pp 44.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.6% 30/51
Walks 8.4%±0.9 pp 9.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.8% 24/51
Bikes 1.3%±0.4 pp 1.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.3% 28/51
Other 1.7%±0.5 pp 2.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.8% 14/51
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: 45 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 8.9% ±1.1 pp7,256 ±869
15-29 Minutes 18.1% ±1.3 pp14,849 ±1,093
30-44 Minutes 21.6% ±1.4 pp17,667 ±1,133
45-59 Minutes 18.1% ±1.2 pp14,802 ±1,014
60+ Minutes 33.4% ±1.6 pp27,377 ±1,299
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 45 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 8.9%±1.1 pp 9.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.0% 29/51
15-29 Minutes 18.1%±1.3 pp 21.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.4% 28/51
30-44 Minutes 21.6%±1.4 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -5.8% 41/51
45-59 Minutes 18.1%±1.2 pp 15.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.2% 18/51
60+ Minutes 33.4%±1.6 pp 25.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.1% 11/51
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability

Average Vehicles per Household: 0.65 ±0.02
0 Car Households 49.3% ±1.6 pp33,199 ±1,094
1 Car Households 38.6% ±1.7 pp25,964 ±1,130
2+ Car Households 12.1% ±1.1 pp8,163 ±720
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.65 ±0.02
0 Car Households 49.3%±1.6 pp 55.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.0% 31/51
1 Car Households 38.6%±1.7 pp 31.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +6.7% 17/51
2+ Car Households 12.1%±1.1 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.6% 21/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 6.4% ±0.8 pp4,300 ±551
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 11.0% ±1.1 pp7,375 ±727
Desktop or Laptop 75.3% ±1.4 pp50,724 ±925
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 6.4%±0.8 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.1% 10/51
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 11.0%±1.1 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.6% 20/51
Desktop or Laptop 75.3%±1.4 pp 84.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.0% 32/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access

Internet Access 92.8% ±1.0 pp62,465 ±677
↳ Cellular data plan only 14.1% ±1.2 pp9,461 ±840
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.8% ±0.6 pp1,872 ±397
No Internet Access 7.2% ±0.9 pp4,860 ±598
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 92.8%±1.0 pp 90.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.2% 28/51
↳ Cellular data plan only 14.1%±1.2 pp 13.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.3% 21/51
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.8%±0.6 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.7% 10/51
No Internet Access 7.2%±0.9 pp 7.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.1% 24/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Uninsured (Total) 4.8% ±0.5 pp8,162 ±827
Uninsured (Under 19) 1.2% ±0.7 pp2,074 ±1,235
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 7.5% ±0.8 pp12,745 ±1,289
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.3% ±0.8 pp2,280 ±1,378
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 4.8%±0.5 pp 6.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.5% 37/51
Uninsured (Under 19) 1.2%±0.7 pp 2.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.1% 46/51
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 7.5%±0.8 pp 9.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.5% 34/51
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.3%±0.8 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.2% 31/51
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 16.5% ±0.8 pp28,234 ±1,417
Ambulatory Disability 11.3% ±0.7 pp19,361 ±1,231
Hearing Disability 3.8% ±0.4 pp6,472 ±766
Vision Disability 2.7% ±0.4 pp4,589 ±720
Cognitive Disability 6.1% ±0.5 pp10,449 ±894
Self-Care Disability 5.4% ±0.5 pp9,166 ±913
Independent Living Disability 9.1% ±0.7 pp15,549 ±1,133
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 47 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 16.5%±0.8 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +11.2% 15/51
Ambulatory Disability 11.3%±0.7 pp 8.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.5% 11/51
Hearing Disability 3.8%±0.4 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.0% 6/51
Vision Disability 2.7%±0.4 pp 3.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 25/51
Cognitive Disability 6.1%±0.5 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.9% 12/51
Self-Care Disability 5.4%±0.5 pp 3.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.7% 7/51
Independent Living Disability 9.1%±0.7 pp 6.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.5% 8/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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