CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 138
New York · Queens County · 4,018 residents · 0.066 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 138 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $390,800. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,018
+8%since 2020
from 3,724 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
60,879 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 56,424 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
−8%since 2020
from 41.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,938
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,104 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,283
+3%since 2020
from $34,374 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+16%since 2020
from 0.391 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
Information6%
Other services5.5%
Retail trade3.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Education & health services1%
Public administration0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$390,800
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $472,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,902
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,647 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
44.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
−26%since 2020
from 6.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.9%(1,264)
Black6.4%(239)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(993)
Asian25.1%(935)
Other7.9%(293)
Diversity Score92.5%(3,446)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(1,103)
Black4.4%(177)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(868)
Asian37.8%(1,519)
Other8.7%(351)
Diversity Score90.7%(3,644)
Diversity Score
91
−2%since 2020
from 93 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.8 min
−4%since 2020
from 43.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
27.0%
−30.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.5%
+22.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Female
49.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Foreign born
37.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% 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 4,018 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 $76,938 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 $390,800, and the typical rent is about $1,902 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.8% 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 22.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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