CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1621
New York · Queens County · 6,340 residents · 0.274 sq mi
Notable rankings
#263highest foreign-born in NY#999 US57.2%#368lowest low poverty in NY2.8%#380highest population in NY6,340TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 1621 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,101. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $793,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
6,340
−1%since 2020
from 6,397 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
23,139 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 23,347 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+9%since 2020
from 34.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$121,101
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,063 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,894
+57%since 2020
from $29,312 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−7%since 2020
from 0.394 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.4%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
Other services7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Information5.2%
Public administration3.3%
Retail trade3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$793,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $567,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,903
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,536 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
−2%since 2020
from 6.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(1,246)
Black4.6%(293)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(1,605)
Asian45.8%(2,928)
Other5.1%(325)
Diversity Score85.6%(5,477)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.2%(838)
Black8%(506)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(981)
Asian61.4%(3,895)
Other1.9%(120)
Diversity Score71.8%(4,552)
Diversity Score
72
−16%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.2 min
−10%since 2020
from 42.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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
5.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Female
48.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Foreign born
57.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% 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 6,340 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 $121,101 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 $793,500, and the typical rent is about $1,903 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.6% 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 2.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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