CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1277
New York · Queens County · 2,980 residents · 0.413 sq mi
Notable rankings
#255highest rent burden in NY75.2%#281highest rent in NY$3,130#322highest old in NY52.8 yrs#350highest home value in NY$1,195,500TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 1277 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,591. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,195,500. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% more than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% 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
2,980
−6%since 2020
from 3,162 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,215 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 7,656 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.8
+17%since 2020
from 45.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$119,591
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $134,777 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,166
−12%since 2020
from $69,766 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
−12%since 2020
from 0.476 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.4%
Information7%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
Public administration4.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Education & health services1.9%
Wholesale trade1%
Retail trade1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,195,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $940,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,130
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.2%
+30.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.0
+43%since 2020
from 7.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(2,407)
Black10.8%(341)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(71)
Asian10.8%(343)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.6%(1,568)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(1,644)
Black6.4%(190)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(211)
Asian15.9%(474)
Other15.5%(461)
Diversity Score79.7%(2,374)
Diversity Score
80
+61%since 2020
from 50 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.0 min
−10%since 2020
from 41.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
45.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
43.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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 2,980 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 $119,591 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 $1,195,500, and the typical rent is about $3,130 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 72.1% 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 8.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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