CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 16
New York · Queens County · 2,650 residents · 0.058 sq mi
Notable rankings
#76highest foreign-born in NY#310 US67.1%#375highest commute in NY#679 US48.1 min#977highest density in the US45,690/sq mi#453highest rent burden in NY69.6%TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 16 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $746,200. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,650
+14%since 2020
from 2,318 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
45,690 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 39,966 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
−14%since 2020
from 54.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$77,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $83,663 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,696
−11%since 2020
from $34,495 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+24%since 2020
from 0.371 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.1%
Other services9.2%
Information7.6%
Retail trade4.2%
Public administration4%
Finance & insurance2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$746,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $483,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,040
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,467 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.6
+67%since 2020
from 5.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.4%(287)
Black4.6%(107)
Hispanic / Latino57.5%(1,333)
Asian17.8%(413)
Other7.7%(178)
Diversity Score76.8%(1,780)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.2%(190)
Black1.4%(36)
Hispanic / Latino61.2%(1,623)
Asian26.6%(706)
Other3.6%(95)
Diversity Score68.4%(1,813)
Diversity Score
68
−11%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
48.1 min
−6%since 2020
from 51.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
62.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
38.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Female
54.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Foreign born
67.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
20.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% 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 2,650 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 $77,500 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 $746,200, and the typical rent is about $2,040 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.2% 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 14.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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