CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1008.01
New York · Queens County · 2,911 residents · 0.249 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 1008.01 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,800. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $729,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,911
+7%since 2020
from 2,708 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,691 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 10,876 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+10%since 2020
from 38.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$136,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $112,098 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,087
+30%since 2020
from $32,445 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−11%since 2020
from 0.436 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.7%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
Education & health services2.9%
Information2.5%
Other services1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$729,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $463,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.7% in 2020
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+29%since 2020
from 4.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic36%(974)
Black41.9%(1,136)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(267)
Asian6.6%(179)
Other5.6%(152)
Diversity Score84.7%(2,293)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27%(787)
Black41.4%(1,205)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(472)
Asian3.4%(98)
Other12%(349)
Diversity Score89.2%(2,597)
Diversity Score
89
+5%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
46.6 min
+9%since 2020
from 42.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
30.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Female
49.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Foreign born
40.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,911 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $136,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $729,000.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 4.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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