District 48 Demographic Profile

nyc District 48 demographic profile — Census-based tables and charts.

District 48

Inna Vernikov
Inna Vernikov
District 48 Council Member (Brooklyn)
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District 48 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$65,865±$4.2k
District 48
$65,865±$4.2k
New York City
$80,483±$601
Adults with a Disability
17.9%±0.9 pp
District 48
17.9%±0.9 pp
New York City
5.3%±0.1 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
44.8%±1.8 pp
District 48
44.8%±1.8 pp
New York City
44.0%±0.2 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
16.5%±1.0 pp
District 48
16.5%±1.0 pp
New York City
16.3%±0.2 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic 8.4% ±1.1 pp13,633 ±1,723
White 67.0% ±1.5 pp108,202 ±2,439
Black 2.7% ±0.5 pp4,382 ±798
Asian 15.8% ±1.0 pp25,548 ±1,625
Other or Multi-racial 6.0% ±0.9 pp9,771 ±1,496
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 8.4%±1.1 pp 28.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -20.1% 50/51
White 67.0%±1.5 pp 31.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +36.0% 6/51
Black 2.7%±0.5 pp 20.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -17.7% 44/51
Asian 15.8%±1.0 pp 14.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.2% 15/51
Other or Multi-racial 6.0%±0.9 pp 5.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.6% 17/51
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 6.0% ±0.5 pp9,651 ±875
5-17 13.7% ±0.7 pp22,061 ±1,202
18-24 5.6% ±0.5 pp9,117 ±862
25-44 24.1% ±0.8 pp38,871 ±1,269
45-64 25.9% ±0.9 pp41,832 ±1,404
65-74 13.9% ±0.6 pp22,386 ±1,031
75-84 7.4% ±0.5 pp11,974 ±801
85+ 3.5% ±0.4 pp5,643 ±646
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Under 5 6.0%±0.5 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.3% 16/51
5-17 13.7%±0.7 pp 14.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.8% 34/51
18-24 5.6%±0.5 pp 8.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.4% 48/51
25-44 24.1%±0.8 pp 30.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -6.6% 47/51
45-64 25.9%±0.9 pp 24.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.4% 19/51
65-74 13.9%±0.6 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +4.4% 2/51
75-84 7.4%±0.5 pp 5.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.4% 4/51
85+ 3.5%±0.4 pp 2.1%±0.0 pp ▲ +1.4% 3/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment
No HS diploma 10.4% ±0.9 pp11,269 ±947
HS diploma or GED 19.8% ±1.1 pp21,430 ±1,211
Some college education or associate's degree 22.5% ±1.1 pp24,398 ±1,222
Bachelor's degree 27.2% ±1.2 pp29,441 ±1,259
Graduate degree 20.0% ±1.0 pp21,690 ±1,113
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 10.4%±0.9 pp 16.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.8% 42/51
HS diploma or GED 19.8%±1.1 pp 22.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.9% 38/51
Some college education or associate's degree 22.5%±1.1 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +12.2% 18/51
Bachelor's degree 27.2%±1.2 pp 24.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.2% 15/51
Graduate degree 20.0%±1.0 pp 17.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.4% 13/51
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size
Average Household Size: 2.38 ±0.06
1 Person 52.5% ±1.3 pp35,395 ±849
2 Person 25.8% ±1.4 pp17,408 ±930
3 Person 15.7% ±1.2 pp10,594 ±794
4+ Person 5.9% ±0.9 pp3,995 ±602
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 2.38 ±0.06
1 Person 52.5%±1.3 pp 33.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +18.7% 42/51
2 Person 25.8%±1.4 pp 29.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.4% 11/51
3 Person 15.7%±1.2 pp 15.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.0% 16/51
4+ Person 5.9%±0.9 pp 21.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -15.3% 40/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 53.9% ±1.3 pp80,921 ±1,953
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 46.1% ±1.3 pp69,307 ±1,980
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 23.4% ±1.1 pp35,123 ±1,664
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 4.6% ±0.6 pp6,853 ±883
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 53.9%±1.3 pp 53.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.9% 48/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 46.1%±1.3 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +38.5% 4/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 23.4%±1.1 pp 7.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +16.0% 5/51
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 4.6%±0.6 pp 3.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.4% 14/51
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship
Born in U.S. 42.1% ±1.4 pp68,002 ±2,218
Born Outside U.S. 57.9% ±1.2 pp93,533 ±1,925
↳ Naturalized Citizen 40.5% ±1.0 pp65,420 ±1,627
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 17.4% ±1.1 pp28,113 ±1,800
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 42.1%±1.4 pp 63.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -21.3% 47/51
Born Outside U.S. 57.9%±1.2 pp 36.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +21.3% 5/51
↳ Naturalized Citizen 40.5%±1.0 pp 21.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +19.0% 1/51
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 17.4%±1.1 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.3% 11/51
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: 57.9%±1.1 ppTotal Foreign Born: 93,293±2,833
Most Common Country of Origin Ukraine (23.3%)±1.5 ppUkraine (21,768)±1,373
Second Most Common Country of Origin Russia (14.5%)±1.2 ppRussia (13,563)±1,164
Third Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (9.5%)±0.9 ppChina / Hong Kong (8,882)±794
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 48 New York City
Total Foreign Born 57.9% ±1.1 pp93,293 36.6% ±0.2 pp3,106,148
Most Common Country of Origin Ukraine (23.3%)±1.5 ppUkraine (21,768)±1,373 Dominican Republic (12.9%)±0.3 ppDominican Republic (399,232)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Russia (14.5%)±1.2 ppRussia (13,563)±1,164 China / Hong Kong (12.0%)±0.2 ppChina / Hong Kong (372,410)
Third Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (9.5%)±0.9 ppChina / Hong Kong (8,882)±794 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: 57.8% ±0.9 ppTotal Foreign Born: 93,300±2,833
Entered 2010+ 28.7% ±1.8 pp26,812 ±1,664
Entered 2000-2009 17.1% ±1.2 pp15,949 ±1,115
Entered 1990-1999 33.5% ±1.5 pp31,368 ±1,363
Entered Pre-1990 20.7% ±1.2 pp19,404 ±1,105
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 57.8% ±0.9 ppTotal Foreign Born: 93,300±2,833
Entered 2010+ 28.7%±1.8 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.0% 29/51
Entered 2000-2009 17.1%±1.2 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.5% 50/51
Entered 1990-1999 33.5%±1.5 pp 21.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +12.2% 1/51
Entered Pre-1990 20.7%±1.2 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.7% 45/51
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income
Median Household Income: $65,865 ±$4,155
Less than $25k 23.0% ±1.5 pp15,503 ±999
$25k-$50k 18.7% ±1.5 pp12,615 ±980
$50k-$75k 14.8% ±1.2 pp9,958 ±810
$75k-$100k 10.5% ±1.0 pp7,051 ±703
$100k-$150k 13.9% ±1.1 pp9,336 ±749
$150k+ 19.2% ±1.2 pp12,927 ±810
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $65,865 ±$4,155
Less than $25k 23.0%±1.5 pp 19.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.6% 13/51
$25k-$50k 18.7%±1.5 pp 15.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.8% 12/51
$50k-$75k 14.8%±1.2 pp 13.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.7% 15/51
$75k-$100k 10.5%±1.0 pp 10.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.3% 36/51
$100k-$150k 13.9%±1.1 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.3% 36/51
$150k+ 19.2%±1.2 pp 26.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.4% 35/51
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 17.5% ±1.3 pp28,312 ±2,104
Below 200% Poverty Line 36.1% ±1.9 pp58,280 ±2,991
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 7.4% ±0.8 pp11,914 ±1,349
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 17.5%±1.3 pp 17.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 23/51
Below 200% Poverty Line 36.1%±1.9 pp 34.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.6% 22/51
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 7.4%±0.8 pp 8.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.4% 28/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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

Employment Status
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 78.9% ±1.3 pp54,788 ±925
↳ Employed 73.6% ±1.5 pp51,135 ±1,017
↳ Unemployed 5.2% ±0.8 pp3,610 ±588
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 6.6% ±1.1 pp—
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 21.1% ±4.4 pp14,672 ±3,069
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 78.9%±1.3 pp 63.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +15.7% 41/51
↳ Employed 73.6%±1.5 pp 58.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +15.6% 36/51
↳ Unemployed 5.2%±0.8 pp 8.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.8% 34/51
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 6.6%±1.1 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.4% 30/51
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 21.1%±4.4 pp 36.8%±0.7 pp ▼ -15.7% 11/51
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 12.8% ±0.7 pp20,747 ±1,169
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 72.2% ±2.8 pp14,978 ±585
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 27.8% ±2.7 pp5,769 ±566
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 12.8%±0.7 pp 14.0% ▼ -1.2% 37/51
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 72.2%±2.8 pp 80.3% ▼ -8.1% 43/51
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 27.8%±2.7 pp 19.7% ▲ +8.1% 9/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment
Enrolled in College or Grad School 5.4% ±0.5 pp8,727 ±752
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 67.8% ±3.2 pp5,918 ±280
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 32.2% ±5.0 pp2,808 ±437
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 5.4%±0.5 pp 7.0% ▼ -1.6% 49/51
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 67.8%±3.2 pp 55.1% ▲ +12.8% 14/51
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 32.2%±5.0 pp 44.9% ▼ -12.8% 38/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 2.6% ±1.1 pp708 ±302
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 3.7% ±1.9 pp1,017 ±509
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 48 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 2.6%±1.1 pp 7.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.6% 41/51
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 3.7%±1.9 pp 5.5%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.8% 28/51
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 36.5% ±1.4 pp24,639 ±939
Renter Occupied 63.5% ±1.4 pp42,925 ±950
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 36.5%±1.4 pp 32.8% ▲ +3.7% 20/51
Renter Occupied 63.5%±1.4 pp 67.2% ▼ -3.7% 32/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence
Median Years in Residence: 12.6 ±0.5 yr
0–2 years 2.1% ±0.5 pp3,469 ±792
3–5 years 15.5% ±1.1 pp24,959 ±1,744
6–13 years 40.4% ±1.8 pp65,214 ±2,921
14–33 years 31.4% ±1.6 pp50,645 ±2,505
34+ years 10.7% ±0.9 pp17,248 ±1,534
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 12.6 ±0.5 yr
0–2 years 2.1%±0.5 pp 3.9%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.7% 47/51
3–5 years 15.5%±1.1 pp 18.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.9% 29/51
6–13 years 40.4%±1.8 pp 37.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.9% 12/51
14–33 years 31.4%±1.6 pp 28.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.0% 18/51
34+ years 10.7%±0.9 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.2% 33/51
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 pp5,206 ±595
Occupied Housing Units 92.8% ±0.9 pp67,391 ±622
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 7.2%±0.8 pp 9.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.2% 28/51
Occupied Housing Units 92.8%±0.9 pp 90.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.2% 24/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age
Median Year Built: 1952 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 29.9% ±1.3 pp21,736 ±965
1940-2009 66.5% ±2.0 pp48,309 ±1,461
2010+ 3.5% ±0.6 pp2,553 ±407
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1952 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 29.9%±1.3 pp 38.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.3% 35/51
1940-2009 66.5%±2.0 pp 55.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +11.6% 13/51
2010+ 3.5%±0.6 pp 6.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.3% 34/51
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 16.5% ±1.0 pp11,995 ±734
2 to 4 Units 20.8% ±1.3 pp15,103 ±932
5 to 19 Units 6.5% ±0.7 pp4,747 ±512
20+ Units 56.0% ±1.7 pp40,645 ±1,198
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 16.5%±1.0 pp 16.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.3% 19/51
2 to 4 Units 20.8%±1.3 pp 21.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.5% 29/51
5 to 19 Units 6.5%±0.7 pp 13.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.8% 40/51
20+ Units 56.0%±1.7 pp 48.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.1% 18/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms
Studio 26.1% ±1.3 pp18,977 ±911
1 Bedroom 25.0% ±1.4 pp18,181 ±1,019
2 Bedrooms 25.6% ±1.4 pp18,595 ±1,009
3 Bedrooms 17.7% ±1.1 pp12,874 ±819
4 Bedrooms 3.4% ±0.4 pp2,454 ±321
5+ Bedrooms 2.1% ±0.4 pp1,517 ±255
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Studio 26.1%±1.3 pp 9.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +16.6% 1/51
1 Bedroom 25.0%±1.4 pp 29.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.3% 33/51
2 Bedrooms 25.6%±1.4 pp 31.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.0% 45/51
3 Bedrooms 17.7%±1.1 pp 21.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.2% 32/51
4 Bedrooms 3.4%±0.4 pp 5.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.0% 38/51
5+ Bedrooms 2.1%±0.4 pp 2.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.1% 24/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden
Housing Costs <20% of Income 32.2% ±1.4 pp21,723 ±949
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 17.7% ±1.3 pp11,907 ±869
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 50.1% ±1.7 pp33,762 ±1,137
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 29.6% ±1.4 pp19,965 ±936
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 32.2%±1.4 pp 24.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.8% 25/51
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 17.7%±1.3 pp 20.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.2% 47/51
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 50.1%±1.7 pp 49.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.3% 17/51
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 29.6%±1.4 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.1% 12/51
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 $1,592 ±$75
Median Rent + Utilities $1,698 ±$77
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 48 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,592 ±$75 $1,782 ±$7 -$190
Median Rent + Utilities $1,698 ±$77 $1,911 ±$7 -$213
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 78.2% ±1.2 pp56,794 ±849
Electricity 6.6% ±0.7 pp4,790 ±516
Other 15.2% ±1.3 pp11,013 ±935
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 78.2%±1.2 pp 64.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +13.8% 13/51
Electricity 6.6%±0.7 pp 16.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -10.2% 48/51
Other 15.2%±1.3 pp 18.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.6% 30/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode
Drives Alone 31.5% ±1.8 pp24,422 ±1,400
Carpools 5.5% ±1.1 pp4,285 ±815
Public Transit 44.8% ±1.8 pp34,723 ±1,403
Walks 14.1% ±1.4 pp10,930 ±1,060
Bikes 1.1% ±0.4 pp851 ±291
Other 1.9% ±0.5 pp1,469 ±351
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 48 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 31.5%±1.8 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +9.9% 17/51
Carpools 5.5%±1.1 pp 4.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.2% 19/51
Public Transit 44.8%±1.8 pp 44.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.8% 36/51
Walks 14.1%±1.4 pp 9.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.9% 13/51
Bikes 1.1%±0.4 pp 1.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.5% 31/51
Other 1.9%±0.5 pp 2.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.5% 10/51
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: 42 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 12.5% ±1.3 pp9,686 ±1,006
15-29 Minutes 20.4% ±1.5 pp15,788 ±1,139
30-44 Minutes 21.6% ±1.4 pp16,780 ±1,096
45-59 Minutes 13.8% ±1.1 pp10,738 ±878
60+ Minutes 31.7% ±1.9 pp24,545 ±1,501
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 42 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 12.5%±1.3 pp 9.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.6% 11/51
15-29 Minutes 20.4%±1.5 pp 21.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.1% 20/51
30-44 Minutes 21.6%±1.4 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -5.8% 40/51
45-59 Minutes 13.8%±1.1 pp 15.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.0% 36/51
60+ Minutes 31.7%±1.9 pp 25.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.4% 22/51
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.62 ±0.03
0 Car Households 47.9% ±1.7 pp32,294 ±1,133
1 Car Households 42.7% ±1.7 pp28,787 ±1,149
2+ Car Households 9.4% ±0.9 pp6,310 ±635
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.62 ±0.03
0 Car Households 47.9%±1.7 pp 55.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -7.4% 33/51
1 Car Households 42.7%±1.7 pp 31.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +10.8% 8/51
2+ Car Households 9.4%±0.9 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.4% 25/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access
No Computer or Smartphone 9.9% ±1.1 pp6,663 ±755
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 10.9% ±1.0 pp7,341 ±681
Desktop or Laptop 67.7% ±1.6 pp45,640 ±1,048
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 9.9%±1.1 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +4.6% 3/51
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 10.9%±1.0 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.5% 23/51
Desktop or Laptop 67.7%±1.6 pp 84.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -16.6% 45/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access
Internet Access 90.0% ±0.9 pp60,622 ±600
↳ Cellular data plan only 12.7% ±1.0 pp8,585 ±705
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 1.8% ±0.4 pp1,179 ±302
No Internet Access 10.0% ±1.1 pp6,769 ±754
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 90.0%±0.9 pp 90.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.6% 45/51
↳ Cellular data plan only 12.7%±1.0 pp 13.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.0% 25/51
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 1.8%±0.4 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 32/51
No Internet Access 10.0%±1.1 pp 7.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.8% 7/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance
Uninsured (Total) 5.9% ±0.6 pp9,559 ±999
Uninsured (Under 19) 1.7% ±0.8 pp2,747 ±1,313
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 9.7% ±1.1 pp15,651 ±1,705
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.0% ±0.5 pp1,580 ±780
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 5.9%±0.6 pp 6.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 28/51
Uninsured (Under 19) 1.7%±0.8 pp 2.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.6% 38/51
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 9.7%±1.1 pp 9.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.7% 18/51
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.0%±0.5 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.5% 38/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Disability Status
At Least One Disability 17.9% ±0.9 pp28,986 ±1,417
Ambulatory Disability 12.9% ±0.8 pp20,848 ±1,236
Hearing Disability 4.8% ±0.5 pp7,736 ±875
Vision Disability 4.7% ±0.5 pp7,599 ±862
Cognitive Disability 6.6% ±0.6 pp10,733 ±1,007
Self-Care Disability 7.6% ±0.7 pp12,256 ±1,067
Independent Living Disability 11.1% ±0.8 pp17,894 ±1,220
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 48 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 17.9%±0.9 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +12.6% 9/51
Ambulatory Disability 12.9%±0.8 pp 8.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +4.0% 5/51
Hearing Disability 4.8%±0.5 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.0% 1/51
Vision Disability 4.7%±0.5 pp 3.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.6% 6/51
Cognitive Disability 6.6%±0.6 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.4% 10/51
Self-Care Disability 7.6%±0.7 pp 3.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +4.0% 1/51
Independent Living Disability 11.1%±0.8 pp 6.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +4.5% 2/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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