Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

208,579

3.89% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AChuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AKirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.1

0.754% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.4%

9.68% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$81,556

2.31% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$627,100

4.26% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

90,236

1.45% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY had a population of 209k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $81,556. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY grew from 200,762 to 208,579, a 3.89% increase and its median household income grew from $79,713 to $81,556, a 2.31% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (60.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (21.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.38%), Other (Hispanic) (3.96%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.53%).

30.4% of the households in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.5% of the residents in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 18--Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY are Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel (14 degrees awarded in 2021) and Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael (7 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY was $627,100, and the homeownership rate was 58.4%.

Most people in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 49.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY was 1 car per household.

Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY borders East New York & Starrett City PUMA, NY, East Flatbush, Farragut & Rugby PUMA, NY, Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY, Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY, Brighton Beach & Coney Island PUMA, NY, Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY, and Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY is home to a population of 209k people, from which 89.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 40.4% of Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (84.3k people).

In 2021, there were 2.86 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (126k people) in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 44.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 11.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY are Haitian (20,618 households), Spanish (12,126 households), and Russian (4,901 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

112,257

Women

53.8%

96,257

Men

46.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 208,514 inhabitants, with 46.2% men, and 53.8% women.

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Citizenship

89.5%

2021 Citizenship

89.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.5% of Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY was 89.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
126k ± 3.49k
White (Non-Hispanic)
44.2k ± 1.83k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
11.2k ± 1.03k

8.51%

Hispanic Population

17.8k people

8.51% of the people in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY are hispanic (17.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
17,476 ± 3,107 people
Haiti
15,663 ± 2,955 people
Guyana
7,424 ± 2,077 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY was Jamaica, the natal country of 17,476 Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY residents, followed by Haiti with 15,663 and Guyana with 7,424.

Foreign-Born Population

40.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

84.3k people

40.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

81.8k people

As of 2021, 40.4% of Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY residents (84.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY was 40.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Haitian
20,618 households (10.6%)
Spanish
12,126 households (6.21%)
Russian
4,901 households (2.51%)

30.4% of the households in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY was Haitian. 10.6% of the households in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY reported speaking Haitian at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,292 ± 257
Gulf War (2001-)
590 ± 136
Gulf War (1990s)
553 ± 164

Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.19 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY employs 90.2k people. The largest industries in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (9,471 people), Elementary & secondary schools (8,305 people), and Home health care services (5,463 people), and the highest paying industries are Apparel, piece goods, & notions merchant wholesalers ($205,068), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($186,993), and Soap, cleaning compound, & cosmetics manufacturing ($183,541).

Males in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.11 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,266. The income inequality in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.412, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

48,626

Women

54.7%

40,323

Men

45.3%

The workforce of Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY in 2020 was 88,949 people, with 54.7% woman, and 45.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

90.2k

2021 Value

1.45%

1 Year growth

± 1.45%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 1.45%, from 88.9k employees to 90.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY, are Registered nurses (4,477 people), Home health aides (4,056 people), and Nursing assistants (3,428 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

90.2k

2021 Value

1.45%

1 Year growth

± 1.45%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 1.45%, from 88.9k employees to 90.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (9,471 people), Elementary & secondary schools (8,305 people), and Home health care services (5,463 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,927

Median earning men ± $1,490

$46,653

Median earning women ± $2,041

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($79,118), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,167), and Public Administration ($75,472).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,877), Information ($67,700), and Construction ($66,875).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

N/AChuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

N/AKirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY awarded 21 degrees. The student population of Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 146 male students and 0 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY are White (21 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel (14 and 66.7%) and Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael (7 and 33.3%).

The most popular majors in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 18--Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY are Talmudic Studies. (21 and 100%).

The median tuition cost in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 18--Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $8,800.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 80%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 146 (100% men and 0% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 146 students enrolled in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY, 100% men and 0% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 146 records, of which 0% were women and 100% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Talmudic Studies.

Most Common

21 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 18--Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY was Talmudic Studies. with 21 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 18--Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel
14 degrees awarded
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael
7 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel with 14 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 21 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY, which is NaNy times more than the 0 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 21 degrees mean that there were NaNy times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($8,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($275) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.6% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.45% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (46.2k), Some college (33.2k), and Bachelors Degree (31.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY was $627,100 in 2021, which is 2.56 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $601,500 to $627,100, a 4.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY is 58.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 49.7 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY is $81,556. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$627,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,696

$40,587

Median Property Taxes

±$1,399

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.4%

Homeownership

2021

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.4% of the housing units in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$81,556

Median Household Income

± $1,890

69.5k

Number of Households

± 1,776

In 2021, the median household income of the 69.5k households in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY grew to $81,556 from the previous year's value of $79,713.

The following chart displays the households in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.412

2021 Wage GINI in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY

0.407

2020 Wage GINI in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY was 0.412 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.1% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Public Transit (46.2%)
Drove Alone (36.1%)
Carpooled (7.48%)

In 2021, 46.2% of workers in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (36.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

49.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (49.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 14.4% of the workforce in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY (21.5k out of 208k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.5% of the population of Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 43.6% on employee plans, 23.6% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 0.474% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.7% were men and 54.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.53%

Uninsured

43.6%

Employer Coverage

23.6%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

0.474%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY declined by 5.43% from 5.85% to 5.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.