NEIGHBORHOOD
College Point
New York · New York · 30,120 residents · 2.393 sq mi
The short version
College Point is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,562. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $916,326. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up College Point; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
30,120
Population density
12,587 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,562
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$33,804
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
Finance & insurance10.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
Wholesale trade9.5%
Other services7.1%
Retail trade4.6%
Public administration4.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$916,326
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,247
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.8%
47.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(6,454)
Black1.8%(533)
Hispanic / Latino37.6%(11,311)
Asian38.2%(11,503)
Other1.1%(319)
Diversity Score83.3%(25,104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(6,454)
Black1.8%(533)
Hispanic / Latino37.6%(11,311)
Asian38.2%(11,503)
Other1.1%(319)
Diversity Score83.3%(25,104)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
30.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Foreign born
53.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in College Point, New York, New York?
College Point, New York, New York has about 30,120 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in College Point, New York, New York?
The typical household in College Point, New York, New York earns about $91,562 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is College Point, New York, New York expensive?
In College Point, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $916,326, and the typical rent is about $2,247 a month.
How educated are people in College Point, New York, New York?
About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in College Point, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in College Point, New York, New York?
About 11.0% of people in College Point, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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New YorkDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024