Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

164,520

5.35% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.9

2.28% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.9%

6.39% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$67,579

7.49% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$834,500

3.36% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

72,286

4.18% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY had a population of 165k people with a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $67,579. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY grew from 156,159 to 164,520, a 5.35% increase and its median household income grew from $62,872 to $67,579, a 7.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (40.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (30.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (11.1%), Other (Hispanic) (6.99%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.23%).

46.6% of the households in Flatbush & Midwood 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.

84.8% of the residents in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 14--Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY are CUNY Brooklyn College (4,334 degrees awarded in 2021), Manhattan School of Computer Technology (125 degrees), and Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin (47 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY was $834,500, and the homeownership rate was 24.8%.

Most people in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 44 minutes. The average car ownership in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY was 0 cars per household.

Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY borders Park Slope, Carroll Gardens & Red Hook PUMA, NY, Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY, East Flatbush, Farragut & Rugby PUMA, NY, Crown Heights South, Prospect Lefferts & Wingate PUMA, NY, Sunset Park & Windsor Terrace PUMA, NY, Borough Park, Kensington & Ocean Parkway PUMA, NY, and Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY is home to a population of 165k people, from which 84.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 40.6% of Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (66.9k people).

In 2021, there were 1.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.6k people) in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 18.3k 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 Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY are Spanish (17,473 households), Russian (11,761 households), and Haitian (10,137 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

84,659

Women

51.5%

79,813

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 164,472 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

84.8%

2021 Citizenship

84.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 84.8% of Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY was 84.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
66.6k ± 2.22k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
49.6k ± 2.97k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
18.3k ± 2.02k

14.2%

Hispanic Population

23.3k people

14.2% of the people in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY are hispanic (23.3k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Haiti
8,926 ± 2,256 people
Jamaica
5,447 ± 1,782 people
Pakistan
4,632 ± 1,647 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY was Haiti, the natal country of 8,926 Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY residents, followed by Jamaica with 5,447 and Pakistan with 4,632.

Foreign-Born Population

40.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

66.9k people

41.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

64.2k people

As of 2021, 40.6% of Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY residents (66.9k 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 Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY was 41.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
17,473 households (11.5%)
Russian
11,761 households (7.73%)
Haitian
10,137 households (6.66%)

46.6% of the households in Flatbush & Midwood 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 Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY was Spanish. 11.5% of the households in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
429 ± 151
Gulf War (2001-)
272 ± 123
Korea
171 ± 135

Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY employs 72.3k people. The largest industries in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (5,803 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,111 people), and Home health care services (4,332 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($198,114), Other health care services ($135,861), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($129,246).

Males in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,751. The income inequality in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,022

Women

50.5%

34,365

Men

49.5%

The workforce of Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY in 2020 was 69,387 people, with 50.5% woman, and 49.5% men.

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

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Occupations

72.3k

2021 Value

4.18%

1 Year growth

± 4.18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 4.18%, from 69.4k employees to 72.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY, are Home health aides (3,392 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,193 people), and Nursing assistants (1,843 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

72.3k

2021 Value

4.18%

1 Year growth

± 4.18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 4.18%, from 69.4k employees to 72.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,803 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,111 people), and Home health care services (4,332 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,648

Median earning men ± $3,596

$42,694

Median earning women ± $1,837

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($75,599), Public Administration ($73,187), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,813).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($68,314), Information ($62,213), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,535).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten 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.

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 Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY awarded 4,533 degrees. The student population of Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,086 male students and 9,630 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY are White (1,474 and 33.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (975 and 22.3%), Black or African American (956 and 21.8%), and Asian (853 and 19.5%).

The largest universities in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are CUNY Brooklyn College (4,334 and 95.6%), Manhattan School of Computer Technology (125 and 2.76%), and Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin (47 and 1.04%).

The most popular majors in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 14--Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY are General Business Administration & Management (642 and 14.2%), General Psychology (602 and 13.3%), and Accounting (320 and 7.06%).

The median tuition costs in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 14--Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY are $11,000 for private four year colleges, and $6,930 and $14,880 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 51.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 16,716 (42.4% men and 57.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 16,716 students enrolled in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY, 42.4% men and 57.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,088 records, of which 52% were women and 48% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
602 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
522 degree-majors awarded
Accounting
293 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 14--Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY was General Psychology with 602 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 14--Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

CUNY Brooklyn College
4,334 degrees awarded
Manhattan School of Computer Technology
125 degrees awarded
Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin
47 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was CUNY Brooklyn College with 4,334 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,642 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY, which is 0.568 times less than the 2,891 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 1,474 degrees mean that there were 1.51 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 975 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($510) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,364) 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, 2.26% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.79% 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 Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (29.7k), Bachelors Degree (29.3k), and Some college (21.4k).

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 Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY was $834,500 in 2021, which is 3.41 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $807,400 to $834,500, a 3.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY is 24.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 44 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 0 cars per household.

Median household income in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY is $67,579. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Flatbush & Midwood 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

$834,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$31,864

$14,694

Median Property Taxes

±$969

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 Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

24.8%

Homeownership

2021

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 24.8% of the housing units in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 23.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Flatbush & Midwood 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 Flatbush & Midwood 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 Flatbush & Midwood 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.

$67,579

Median Household Income

± $2,407

59.2k

Number of Households

± 2,026

In 2021, the median household income of the 59.2k households in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY grew to $67,579 from the previous year's value of $62,872.

The following chart displays the households in Flatbush & Midwood 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

0.464

2021 Wage GINI in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.28% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Public Transit (54.7%)
Drove Alone (20.2%)
Worked At Home (10.1%)

In 2021, 54.7% of workers in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (20.2%) and those who worked at home (10.1%).

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

44 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (44 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.24% of the workforce in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

0 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY have 0 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY (24.4k out of 163k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 75+.

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

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

91.2% of the population of Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 37.7% on employee plans, 33.7% on Medicaid, 8.49% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.288% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.77%

Uninsured

37.7%

Employer Coverage

33.7%

Medicaid

8.49%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

0.288%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Flatbush & Midwood PUMA, NY declined by 1.99% from 8.95% to 8.77%.

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