CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1459
New York · Queens County · 2,781 residents · 0.144 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 1459 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,962. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $973,500. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% more than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% 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
2,781
+1%since 2020
from 2,754 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
19,313 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 19,125 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
+3%since 2020
from 46.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$125,962
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $90,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,984
+42%since 2020
from $37,207 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+2%since 2020
from 0.387 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
Information5.7%
Retail trade4.7%
Other services4.6%
Public administration4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$973,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $827,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,550
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,891 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
−16%since 2020
from 9.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(957)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(639)
Asian38.2%(1,052)
Other3.5%(96)
Diversity Score84.8%(2,335)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(740)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(706)
Asian44.3%(1,233)
Other3.7%(102)
Diversity Score83.4%(2,318)
Diversity Score
83
−2%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.6 min
−13%since 2020
from 43.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Female
49.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Foreign born
41.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% 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 2,781 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 $125,962 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 $973,500, and the typical rent is about $2,550 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.8% 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 9.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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