CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1227.02
New York · Queens County · 6,209 residents · 0.174 sq mi
Notable rankings
#48highest commute in NY#116 US55.7 min#107lowest low income in NY#1273 US$26,161#182lowest low rent in NY$725#420highest population in NY6,209TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 1227.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,161. Population has declined 5% since 2020. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 70% less than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,209
−5%since 2020
from 6,509 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
35,684 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 37,408 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−13%since 2020
from 42.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,161
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,196 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,832
+23%since 2020
from $17,758 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+5%since 2020
from 0.489 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Public administration3.2%
Information2.2%
Retail trade1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$725
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $605 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
87.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.6%
+30.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(1,444)
Black23.5%(1,528)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(2,091)
Asian17.1%(1,114)
Other5.1%(332)
Diversity Score95.1%(6,188)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(1,203)
Black28.4%(1,766)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(1,938)
Asian16.9%(1,051)
Other4%(251)
Diversity Score94.2%(5,851)
Diversity Score
94
−1%since 2020
from 95 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
55.7 min
+5%since 2020
from 52.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
37.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
42.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% 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
50.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.7%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
Female
59.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
Foreign born
42.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.1%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% 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 6,209 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 $26,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $725 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.4% 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 31.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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