CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1579.02
New York · Queens County · 3,681 residents · 0.279 sq mi
Notable rankings
#136highest commute in NY#270 US52.2 min#96highest old in NY57.6 yrs#119highest foreign-born in NY#451 US64.5%#427highest rent in NY$2,776TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 1579.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,153. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 711 residents. Median home value is $818,800. With a median age of 57.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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
3,681
−16%since 2020
from 4,392 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,194 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 15,742 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
57.6
+36%since 2020
from 42.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$107,153
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $99,853 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,255
+30%since 2020
from $32,592 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+9%since 2020
from 0.387 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.7%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
Other services10.7%
Information9.2%
Public administration8.4%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
Retail trade4.1%
Education & health services1%
Wholesale trade0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$818,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $645,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
+18%since 2020
from 6.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.7%(1,040)
Black2%(90)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(289)
Asian59.6%(2,618)
Other8.1%(355)
Diversity Score72.2%(3,170)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.3%(563)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(509)
Asian68.5%(2,520)
Other2%(74)
Diversity Score61%(2,247)
Diversity Score
61
−15%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
52.2 min
+16%since 2020
from 44.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Female
48.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Foreign born
64.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% 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 3,681 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 $107,153 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 $818,800.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.8% 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 4.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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