CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1159
New York · Queens County · 3,888 residents · 0.119 sq mi
Notable rankings
#92highest foreign-born in NY#349 US66.4%#241lowest low broadband in NY76.9%#421highest home value in NY$1,138,700#1777highest density in the US32,672/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 1159 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,776. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $1,138,700. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,888
−4%since 2020
from 4,063 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
32,672 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 34,143 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
+10%since 2020
from 44.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$61,776
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,792 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,364
+34%since 2020
from $27,880 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
−19%since 2020
from 0.555 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
Retail trade9.4%
Other services7.4%
Public administration6.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,138,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $863,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,820
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,668 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
58.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
18.4
−11%since 2020
from 20.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.8%(357)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(411)
Asian76.8%(3,121)
Other4%(164)
Diversity Score48.8%(1,983)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.3%(438)
Black4.7%(181)
Hispanic / Latino8%(311)
Asian67.5%(2,626)
Other8.5%(332)
Diversity Score64.4%(2,504)
Diversity Score
64
+32%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.1 min
−16%since 2020
from 42.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
28.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
47.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
49.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
66.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% 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 3,888 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 $61,776 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 $1,138,700, and the typical rent is about $1,820 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.6% 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 11.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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