Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York City, NY Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Crown Heights?
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There are 123,445 residents in Crown Heights, with a median age of 35. Of this, 46.41% are males and 53.59% are females. US-born citizens make up 67.85% of the resident pool in Crown Heights, while non-US-born citizens account for 21.57%. Additionally, 10.58% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 106,755 people in Crown Heights currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 106,755 people in Crown Heights currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 123,445 | -0.7% |
| Male Population | 57,290 | -0.0% |
| Female Population | 66,155 | -1.3% |
Male population 46.41%
Female population 53.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | 1.4% |
| Citizen US Born | 83,754 | -0.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 26,625 | -3.8% |
| Not Citizen | 13,066 | 2.6% |
Citizen US Born 67.85%
Citizen not US Born 21.57%
Not Citizen 10.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 806 | 5.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 8,682 | 8.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,139 | 20.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,616 | 19.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 106,755 | -2.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.66%
Moved from Same County 7.12%
Moved from Same State 2.57%
Moved from Different State 2.14%
Same House as Last Year 87.51%
What are the employment statistics in Crown Heights?
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White-collar workers make up 89% of the working population in Crown Heights, while blue-collar employees account for 11%. There are also 5,349 entrepreneurs in Crown Heights (8.68% of the workforce); 36,624 workers employed in private companies (59.44%); and 10,349 people working in governmental institutions (16.8%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 54,840 | -2.0% |
| Blue Collar | 6,776 | 3.0% |
White Collar 89%
Blue Collar 11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,349 | -3.9% |
| Private Companies | 36,624 | -2.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 10,349 | -4.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 9,294 | 8.4% |
Self Employees 8.68%
Private Companies 59.44%
Governmental Workers 16.8%
Not for Profit Companies 15.08%
How many households are there in Crown Heights?
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There are a total of 49,482 households in Crown Heights, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 51.44% of these Crown Heights households, while non-family units account for the remaining 48.56%. Additionally, 25.02% of households have children and 74.98% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 49,482 | 0.9% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -2.0% |
| Family Households | 25,455 | -0.8% |
| Non-family Households | 24,027 | 2.7% |
Family Households 51.44%
Non-family Households 48.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 12,380 | -0.5% |
| Households without Children | 37,102 | 1.4% |
Households with Children 25.02%
Households without Children 74.98%
What are the median and average incomes in Crown Heights?
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The average annual household income in Crown Heights is $101,457, while the median household income sits at $82,716 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $100,828, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $76,318. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $57,091 and $37,015, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $101,457 | 9.9% |
| Median Household Income | $82,716 | 20.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 24,448 | 8.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 96,419 | -2.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Crown Heights?
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There are 53,510 housing units in Crown Heights, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1938. Of the 49,482 occupied housing units in Crown Heights, 19.49% are owner-occupied, while 80.51% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.84% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,215,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,779 per month in Crown Heights.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.84% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,215,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,779 per month in Crown Heights.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 53,510 | 1.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1938 | N/A |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 33,613 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,029 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,674 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,920 | -4.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,107 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,382 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,063 | -1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,045 | 9.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,539 | 26.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 137 | 585.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 49,482 | 0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 9,644 | -0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 39,838 | 1.3% |
Owner Occupied 19.49%
Renter Occupied 80.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,735 | -0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,909 | -2.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,215,300 | 18.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,033,100 | 13.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,779 | 8.5% |
With Mortgage 69.84%
Without Mortgage 30.16%
What is the level of education in Crown Heights?
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Approximately 29.99% of the population in Crown Heights holds a high school degree (that's 30,092 residents), while 19.51% have attained a college certificate (19,580 locals) and 24.46% have a bachelor's degree (24,549 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 5,506 | -0.2% |
| Some High School | 30,092 | -4.3% |
| Some College | 19,580 | 0.1% |
| Associate Degree | 6,327 | 2.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24,549 | 1.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,295 | 1.8% |
No High School 5.49%
Some High School 29.99%
Some College 19.51%
Associate Degree 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree 24.46%
Graduate Degree 14.25%
What is the marital status of Crown Heights residents?
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A total of 55,119 people in Crown Heights have never been married (which represents 52.17% of the total population), while 34,278 of them are wedded (32.44%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,376 (3.2%) and 8,120 (7.69%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 55,119 | -1.2% |
| Married | 34,278 | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3,376 | -21.7% |
| Widowed | 4,765 | -6.6% |
| Divorced | 8,120 | -7.6% |
Never Married 52.17%
Married 32.44%
Separated 3.2%
Widowed 4.51%
Divorced 7.69%
What are the most common means of transportation in Crown Heights?
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The top three means of transportation people in Crown Heights use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 9,150 residents commute by car, 4,417 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 4,022 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 9,150 | 3.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 4,417 | -6.1% |
| Railroad | 423 | 655.4% |
| Ferryboat | 25 | -35.9% |
| Bicycle | 1,743 | 7.8% |
| Motorcycle | 94 | 32.4% |
| TaxiCab | 600 | -13.7% |
| Walk | 4,022 | 1.3% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
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