CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1047
New York · Queens County · 6,679 residents · 0.325 sq mi
Notable rankings
#132highest foreign-born in NY#493 US63.8%#174highest old in NY55.4 yrs#391highest commute in NY#709 US48.0 min#276highest population in NY6,679TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 1047 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,683. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $752,800. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Despite a median home value of $752,800, the poverty rate sits 27% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,679
−1%since 2020
from 6,738 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
20,551 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 20,732 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
55.4
+11%since 2020
from 49.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$66,683
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,888 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,579
+14%since 2020
from $32,835 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
−4%since 2020
from 0.472 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.8%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
Information5.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
Other services2.9%
Public administration2.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Retail trade1.2%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$752,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $707,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,146
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,738 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.3
+5%since 2020
from 10.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.3%(1,773)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(1,300)
Asian52.3%(3,525)
Other2%(138)
Diversity Score77.4%(5,217)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(2,089)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(1,077)
Asian51.9%(3,467)
Other0.3%(22)
Diversity Score75.8%(5,065)
Diversity Score
76
−2%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
48.0 min
+4%since 2020
from 46.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
36.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.4% 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
19.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Female
60.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Foreign born
63.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
21.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% 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 6,679 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 $66,683 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 $752,800, and the typical rent is about $2,146 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.4% 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 15.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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