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Census Tract 265, New York County, New York
Census Tract 265, GEOID 36061026500, in New York County, New York, entirely within New York. 7,702 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,168); the 2020 Census counted 6,850.
Residents, 2020-2024
7,702
±1,168 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 6,850
Median household income
$92,434
±$32,796 (90% margin)
New York County: $103,931
Median home value
$579,800
±$110,079 (90% margin)
New York County: $1,090,500
Median gross rent
$1,774
±$266 (90% margin)
New York County: $2,197
Where is Census Tract 265?
Census Tract 265 is one of 310 census tracts in New York County, New York. It covers 0.08 square miles of land, 91,333 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 36061026500, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| New York | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 265: Tract 255 ($78,315), Tract 263 ($67,024), Tract 271 ($71,595), Tract 273 ($122,654) and Tract 275 ($170,000). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 265?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 265's population at 7,702 (±1,168) in 2,942 households; the 2020 Census counted 6,850 residents and 3,009 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 265 | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,702 ±1,168 | 8,483,844 |
| Households | 2,942 ±359 | 3,334,088 |
| Average household size | 2.61 ±0.37 | 2.48 |
| Housing units | 3,151 ±327 | 3,678,486 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 265?
The median resident of Census Tract 265 is 40.2 years old; 15.6% are under 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 52.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 34.1%. 34.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 265 | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 ±6.1 | 38.2 |
| Under 18 years | 15.6% ±2.9 pts | 20.2% |
| 65 years and over | 14.3% ±4.0 pts | 16.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 52.9% ±10.2 pts | 28.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 34.1% ±8.7 pts | 31.0% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±4.1 pts | 20.4% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±3.6 pts | 14.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 3.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 34.8% ±9.9 pts | 36.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 57.6% ±10.2 pts | 47.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.3% ±2.8 pts | 1.8% |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±5.5 pts | 12.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6% ±6.6 pts | 6.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.8% ±4.7 pts | 83.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 55.5% ±11.7 pts | 41.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.4% ±7.5 pts | 17.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.6% ±4.9 pts | 90.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 265 earn?
Half of the 2,942 households in Census Tract 265 earn less than $92,434 a year (±$32,796), against $103,931 across New York County: 180th highest of the county's 286 tracts with a reliable estimate. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 265 | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,434 ±$32,796 | $80,483 |
| Mean household income | $113,281 ±$16,917 | $129,670 |
| Per capita income | $46,527 ±$6,744 | $51,844 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1% ±5.9 pts | 17.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.2% ±4.4 pts | 23.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.8% ±11.4 pts | 21.2% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% ±1.9 pts | 94.7% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.3% ±2.7 pts | 90.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 265?
Owners occupy 22.9% of Census Tract 265's occupied homes and renters 77.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $579,800 by its owner (±$110,079). The median renter pays $1,774 a month including utilities, and 37.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 265 | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $579,800 ±$110,079 | $777,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,774 ±$266 | $1,821 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.0% ±11.7 pts | 43.5% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,101 ±$483 | $3,293 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 22.9% ±8.5 pts | 32.8% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 77.1% ±8.5 pts | 67.2% |
| Housing units | 3,151 ±327 | 3,678,486 |
| Single-family detached homes | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 9.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.8% ±1.6 pts | 6.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 73.5% ±7.4 pts | 38.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 60.2% ±9.0 pts | 55.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 265 get to work?
12.1% of Census Tract 265's workers drive alone and 16.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 39.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.7%.
| Measure | Tract 265 | New York |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.5% ±7.5 pts | 63.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% ±5.7 pts | 8.0% |
| Drove alone to work | 12.1% ±6.8 pts | 21.6% |
| Carpooled | 3.3% ±2.7 pts | 4.3% |
| Public transportation | 57.7% ±9.3 pts | 44.0% |
| Walked | 4.5% ±2.0 pts | 9.2% |
| Worked from home | 16.2% ±5.8 pts | 16.9% |
| Mean travel time to work | 39.4 min ±3.7 | 40.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 265 compare with the other tracts in New York County?
Among New York County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 265 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In New York County | In New York |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 59th of 304 | 85th of 2,229 |
| Residents per square mile | 170th of 310 | 356th of 2,324 |
| Median household income | 180th of 286 | 842nd of 2,097 |
| Per capita income | 227th of 300 | 758th of 2,220 |
| Median home value | 212th of 229 | 1,564th of 1,826 |
| Median gross rent | 209th of 298 | 1,293rd of 2,158 |
| Poverty rate | 161st of 239 | 1,229th of 1,636 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 204th of 297 | 473rd of 2,167 |
| Median age | 124th of 302 | 928th of 2,236 |
| Owner-occupied share | 142nd of 235 | 1,428th of 1,878 |
The tracts next to it on New York County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 303 | 177th | $94,208±$22,205 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 113 | 178th | $93,750±$53,777 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 207.01 | 179th | $92,788±$17,296 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 265 | 180th | $92,434±$32,796 |
| Tract 14.02 | 181st | $90,469±$54,483 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 116 | 182nd | $90,212±$50,474 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 26.02 | 183rd | $89,970±$28,189 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 265?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 265 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections