CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 187
New York · Queens County · 2,760 residents · 0.093 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 187 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,479. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $865,800.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% 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
2,760
−6%since 2020
from 2,922 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
29,677 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 31,419 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+2%since 2020
from 37.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,479
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $91,875 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,436
+16%since 2020
from $36,563 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.385 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
Other services9.5%
Public administration7.4%
Information4.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Retail trade0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$865,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $608,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,927
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,757 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
64.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
+46%since 2020
from 6.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(1,006)
Black3.6%(105)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(911)
Asian30%(878)
Other0.8%(22)
Diversity Score86.6%(2,530)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(474)
Black7.1%(197)
Hispanic / Latino41.7%(1,152)
Asian33.7%(929)
Other0.3%(8)
Diversity Score84.7%(2,339)
Diversity Score
85
−2%since 2020
from 87 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.4 min
+2%since 2020
from 34.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
53.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
46.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
Female
53.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
Foreign born
40.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% 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 2,760 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 $89,479 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 $865,800, and the typical rent is about $1,927 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.8% 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 14.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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