CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 156
New York · Queens County · 3,184 residents · 0.081 sq mi
Notable rankings
#199highest foreign-born in NY#749 US59.8%#1291highest density in the US39,309/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 156 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $724,400.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
3,184
+7%since 2020
from 2,976 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
39,309 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 36,741 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+13%since 2020
from 38.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,063
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,259
+11%since 2020
from $27,319 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+7%since 2020
from 0.421 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.8%
Professional, scientific, technical15.8%
Information11.1%
Other services4.9%
Retail trade4.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Public administration3.2%
Education & health services1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$724,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $593,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,039
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,467 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.2
+8%since 2020
from 8.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(84)
Black12.6%(375)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(250)
Asian53.7%(1,599)
Other22.4%(668)
Diversity Score79.6%(2,370)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(38)
Black8.7%(276)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(437)
Asian53.1%(1,692)
Other23.3%(741)
Diversity Score79.6%(2,535)
Diversity Score
80
Unchangedsince 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.6 min
−16%since 2020
from 50.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
47.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% 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
24.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Female
46.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Foreign born
59.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% 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 3,184 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 $79,063 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 $724,400, and the typical rent is about $2,039 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.6% 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 13.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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