CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1215
New York · Queens County · 4,420 residents · 0.244 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 1215 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,412. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $911,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,420
−1%since 2020
from 4,456 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18,115 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 18,262 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+1%since 2020
from 40.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,412
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $86,891 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,097
+21%since 2020
from $29,864 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+2%since 2020
from 0.415 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
Retail trade7.3%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
Other services5.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Public administration3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$911,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $799,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,252
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,486 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
49.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.9
+7%since 2020
from 9.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(728)
Black4.4%(198)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(745)
Asian56.7%(2,526)
Other5.8%(259)
Diversity Score77.3%(3,446)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.3%(543)
Black2.7%(119)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(763)
Asian57%(2,519)
Other10.8%(476)
Diversity Score77.2%(3,414)
Diversity Score
77
Unchangedsince 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.8 min
−3%since 2020
from 47.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
33.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
49.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
52.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
35.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% 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 4,420 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 $92,412 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 $911,600, and the typical rent is about $2,252 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.5% 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 9.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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