Population 223,062 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bedford-Stuyvesant
Household size in Bedford-Stuyvesant
| Period | Bedford-Stuyvesant | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.77 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.84 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.77 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.78 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | +0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Bedford-Stuyvesant has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.56, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bedford-Stuyvesant
| Period | Bedford-Stuyvesant | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2 | 35.1 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 35.1 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.0 | 36.2 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.0 | 37.5 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.4 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Bedford-Stuyvesant is young: half of its residents are under 35.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 33.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bedford-Stuyvesant
| Period | Bedford-Stuyvesant | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 16.5% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 15.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 12.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Bedford-Stuyvesant (14.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 11.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bedford-Stuyvesant
Renters in Bedford-Stuyvesant
| Period | Bedford-Stuyvesant | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.4% | 69.7% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 81.3% | 70.5% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 80.4% | 69.9% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 80.3% | 70.5% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Bedford-Stuyvesant: 80.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 34.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the center.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bedford-Stuyvesant
| Period | Bedford-Stuyvesant | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 9.7% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 9.4% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Bedford-Stuyvesant: 7.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Bedford-Stuyvesant has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bedford-Stuyvesant
| Period | Bedford-Stuyvesant | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1946 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1948 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1948 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1953 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Bedford-Stuyvesant is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1946 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant
| Period | Bedford-Stuyvesant | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $914 | $1,083 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,060 | $1,248 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,366 | $1,524 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,940 | $1,954 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,026 | +$871 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bedford-Stuyvesant costs $1,940 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,026 a month since 2006–10, up 112%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bedford-Stuyvesant
Bachelor's degrees in Bedford-Stuyvesant
| Period | Bedford-Stuyvesant | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 27.8% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 30.4% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.6% | 36.1% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.5% | 40.2% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +22.8 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Bedford-Stuyvesant than nationally: 42.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 22.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bedford-Stuyvesant
| Period | Bedford-Stuyvesant | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.8% | 77.3% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.5% | 78.5% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.5% | 81.7% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.0% | 83.6% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +6.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Bedford-Stuyvesant never finished high school, more than nationally: 86.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Still, the rate is higher than in Brooklyn overall (83.6%). The share with a diploma is up 10.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bedford-Stuyvesant
| Period | Bedford-Stuyvesant | Brooklyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 8.5% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 10.8% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bedford-Stuyvesant runs well above the national rate: 9.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bedford-Stuyvesant compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford-Stuyvesant | 2.51 | 35.0 | 14.8% | 80.3% | 7.2% | 1952 | $1,940 | 42.5% | 86.0% | 9.2% |
| Ocean Hill | 2.49 | 37.0 | 20.6% | 77.9% | 6.8% | 1961 | $1,622 | 30.6% | 85.0% | 10.8% |
| Clinton Hill | 2.64 | 32.3 | 8.6% | 64.4% | 11.0% | 1963 | $2,713 | 63.6% | 91.7% | 7.5% |
| Crown Heights | 2.63 | 35.2 | 11.2% | 77.5% | 7.3% | 1942 | $1,698 | 44.6% | 88.2% | 8.9% |
| Bushwick | 2.53 | 33.8 | 10.2% | 83.7% | 6.5% | 1961 | $2,241 | 43.2% | 81.0% | 9.2% |
| Fort Green | 2.38 | 34.4 | 10.5% | 78.1% | 8.0% | 1965 | $2,515 | 63.6% | 90.5% | 7.7% |
| Williamsburg | 3.50 | 27.9 | 11.3% | 84.6% | 5.1% | 1976 | $2,179 | 41.9% | 82.5% | 10.0% |
| Broadway Junction | 2.62 | 35.2 | 24.3% | 83.7% | 6.5% | 1959 | $1,529 | 15.5% | 77.7% | 10.2% |
| East Flatbush | 2.50 | 41.6 | 17.2% | 78.0% | 13.8% | 1944 | $1,723 | 25.5% | 84.9% | 10.5% |
| Brownsville | 2.63 | 38.8 | 23.3% | 76.5% | 7.0% | 1962 | $1,267 | 19.1% | 80.1% | 13.8% |
| Prospect Lefferts Gardens | 2.23 | 39.0 | 13.3% | 87.6% | 12.2% | 1948 | $2,047 | 43.7% | 87.1% | 11.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bedford-Stuyvesant. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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