CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 163
New York · Queens County · 3,956 residents · 0.084 sq mi
Notable rankings
#102lowest low rent in NY$650#271lowest low income in NY$35,237#279lowest low broadband in NY78.1%#925highest density in the US47,095/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 163 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,237. Population has grown 16% since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $933,800. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,956
+16%since 2020
from 3,422 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
47,095 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 40,738 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
−4%since 2020
from 44.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,237
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $24,825 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,155
+22%since 2020
from $21,475 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.543
+11%since 2020
from 0.490 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.8%
Finance & insurance12.6%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
Other services3.8%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Retail trade2.5%
Education & health services2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Public administration0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$933,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $879,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $485 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
91.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
26.5
−25%since 2020
from 35.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(428)
Black18.3%(627)
Hispanic / Latino57.8%(1,978)
Asian11.4%(389)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score75.5%(2,583)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(655)
Black23.5%(929)
Hispanic / Latino47.8%(1,892)
Asian8.2%(323)
Other4%(157)
Diversity Score85.1%(3,365)
Diversity Score
85
+13%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.1 min
+42%since 2020
from 27.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
46.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
28.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% 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
76.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
Female
62.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
Foreign born
28.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.1%
+22.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% 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 3,956 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 $35,237 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 $933,800, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.5% 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 20.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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