CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1187
New York · Queens County · 2,507 residents · 0.072 sq mi
Notable rankings
#39highest foreign-born in NY#163 US71.3%#1562highest commute in the US44.2 min#1577highest density in the US34,819/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 1187 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,657. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $985,000. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Despite a median home value of $985,000, the poverty rate sits 39% 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 47.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,507
+6%since 2020
from 2,354 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
34,819 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 32,694 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+2%since 2020
from 46.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,657
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,202 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,473
+28%since 2020
from $21,449 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−9%since 2020
from 0.470 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Retail trade3.5%
Other services2.5%
Public administration2.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$985,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $887,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,676
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,548 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
58.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.7
−35%since 2020
from 21.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.4%(315)
Black0.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(638)
Asian55.4%(1,305)
Other3.3%(77)
Diversity Score75%(1,766)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(252)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino15%(377)
Asian71.6%(1,795)
Other3.2%(79)
Diversity Score56.7%(1,422)
Diversity Score
57
−24%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 67.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.2 min
+11%since 2020
from 39.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
29.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
37.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% 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
33.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Female
48.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Foreign born
71.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
21.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% 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 2,507 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 $71,657 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 $985,000, and the typical rent is about $1,676 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.7% 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 17.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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