CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 155
New York · Queens County · 2,119 residents · 0.057 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 155 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,375. Population has declined 7% since 2020. Renters pay a median $2,256 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,119
−7%since 2020
from 2,269 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
37,175 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 39,807 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
+8%since 2020
from 31.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$94,375
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $110,655 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,338
+47%since 2020
from $47,271 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
+14%since 2020
from 0.413 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.2%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
Other services7.3%
Wholesale trade5.8%
Retail trade4.8%
Information4%
Public administration3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,256
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,018 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
87.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−17.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic51%(1,157)
Black1.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(388)
Asian27.7%(629)
Other2.8%(64)
Diversity Score79.1%(1,795)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(985)
Black1.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(378)
Asian28.5%(603)
Other5.5%(116)
Diversity Score83.5%(1,769)
Diversity Score
83
+6%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.0 min
+3%since 2020
from 42.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
1.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
68.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
56.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Female
49.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Foreign born
40.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% 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 2,119 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 $94,375 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 $2,256 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.9% 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 4.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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