CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 172
New York · Queens County · 2,355 residents · 0.074 sq mi
Notable rankings
#87highest rent burden in NY#905 US86.9%#411highest foreign-born in NY#1638 US52.7%#1864highest density in the US31,824/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 172 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,760. Population has grown 28% since 2020. Median home value is $683,100. Despite a median home value of $683,100, the poverty rate sits 28% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
2,355
+28%since 2020
from 1,845 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
31,824 / sq mi
+28%since 2020
from 24,932 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−15%since 2020
from 41.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,760
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,405
−12%since 2020
from $28,728 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
−7%since 2020
from 0.427 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
Information10.6%
Wholesale trade8.1%
Other services5.6%
Public administration5.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Retail trade0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$683,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $494,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,734
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,297 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
55.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
86.9%
+42.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
+18%since 2020
from 7.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4%(74)
Black30.6%(565)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(251)
Asian31.5%(582)
Other20.2%(373)
Diversity Score93.2%(1,720)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(28)
Black40.6%(956)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(209)
Asian33.2%(783)
Other16.1%(379)
Diversity Score86.3%(2,033)
Diversity Score
86
−7%since 2020
from 93 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.8 min
−19%since 2020
from 47.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
40.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% 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
24.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
55.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
52.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% 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 2,355 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 $74,760 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 $683,100, and the typical rent is about $1,734 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.8% 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 15.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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