CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 214
New York · Queens County · 5,874 residents · 0.147 sq mi
Notable rankings
#286highest commute in NY#522 US49.3 min#214highest foreign-born in NY#806 US59.2%#1246highest density in the US39,959/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 214 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,356. Population has declined 13% since 2020. Median home value is $668,500. Despite a median home value of $668,500, the poverty rate sits 43% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,874
−13%since 2020
from 6,723 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
39,959 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 45,735 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+4%since 2020
from 34.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$87,356
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,547 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,325
+108%since 2020
from $21,272 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
+27.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+17%since 2020
from 0.407 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
Finance & insurance9.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
Retail trade3.8%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Other services1.3%
Public administration1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$668,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $750,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,870
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,638 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
64.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
−24.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
−45%since 2020
from 14.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.2%(485)
Black19.4%(1,304)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(1,859)
Asian38.7%(2,600)
Other7.1%(475)
Diversity Score90.8%(6,102)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(653)
Black22.8%(1,339)
Hispanic / Latino26.9%(1,581)
Asian29.4%(1,725)
Other9.8%(576)
Diversity Score95.9%(5,634)
Diversity Score
96
+6%since 2020
from 91 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
49.3 min
+10%since 2020
from 44.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
37.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
47.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% 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
41.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
20.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Female
52.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Foreign born
59.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
29.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% 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 5,874 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 $87,356 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 $668,500, and the typical rent is about $1,870 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.8% 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 17.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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