CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 161
New York · Queens County · 2,028 residents · 0.042 sq mi
Notable rankings
#129highest broadband in NY99.5%#279highest home value in NY#1807 US$1,331,300#447highest foreign-born in NY#1827 US51.7%TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 161 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,042. Population has declined 12% since 2020. Median home value is $1,331,300.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
2,028
−12%since 2020
from 2,301 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
48,286 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 54,786 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+10%since 2020
from 34.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,042
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,857 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,004
+29%since 2020
from $31,850 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+9%since 2020
from 0.400 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
Other services8.7%
Public administration6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Retail trade1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,331,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $988,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,016
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,861 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
72.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.5
+12%since 2020
from 12.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(834)
Black2%(46)
Hispanic / Latino36.1%(830)
Asian22%(507)
Other3.7%(84)
Diversity Score86%(1,980)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(800)
Black2.9%(59)
Hispanic / Latino32.4%(658)
Asian23.6%(479)
Other1.6%(32)
Diversity Score85.3%(1,729)
Diversity Score
85
−1%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.6 min
+9%since 2020
from 36.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
66.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
50.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
Female
49.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
Foreign born
51.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% 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 2,028 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 $92,042 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 $1,331,300, and the typical rent is about $2,016 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.2% 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 6.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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