CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 216.01
New York · Queens County · 2,512 residents · 0.088 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 216.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,609. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $318,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% 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
2,512
−3%since 2020
from 2,588 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
28,545 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 29,409 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
−1%since 2020
from 43.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,609
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $86,377 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,492
+39%since 2020
from $57,338 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+8%since 2020
from 0.414 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food10.9%
Other services9.4%
Public administration8.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Information4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Education & health services0.8%
Retail trade0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$318,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $255,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,206
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,785 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+16%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(1,253)
Black8.7%(226)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(503)
Asian19.7%(511)
Other3.7%(95)
Diversity Score85%(2,199)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(1,235)
Black10.4%(261)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(339)
Asian21.2%(533)
Other5.7%(144)
Diversity Score85.1%(2,138)
Diversity Score
85
Unchangedsince 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
68.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.5 min
−8%since 2020
from 46.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
25.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
47.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
48.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
35.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% 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 2,512 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 $92,609 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 $318,800, and the typical rent is about $2,206 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 68.3% 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 3.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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