CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 236
New York · Queens County · 3,594 residents · 0.068 sq mi
Notable rankings
#738highest density in the US52,853/sq mi#317highest foreign-born in NY#1192 US55.6%#469lowest young in NY31.6 yrs#1879highest commute in the US43.4 minTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 236 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,557. Population has grown 19% since 2020. Median home value is $1,030,800. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $1,030,800, the poverty rate sits 34% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
3,594
+19%since 2020
from 3,018 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
52,853 / sq mi
+19%since 2020
from 44,382 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.6
−16%since 2020
from 37.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,557
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,557 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,075
+41%since 2020
from $22,756 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−11%since 2020
from 0.451 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
Finance & insurance9.3%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
Wholesale trade7.5%
Other services5.2%
Retail trade2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Public administration2.3%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,030,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $719,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,134
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,670 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
81.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.6
+19%since 2020
from 10.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic8%(242)
Black9.9%(298)
Hispanic / Latino35.7%(1,076)
Asian45.4%(1,370)
Other1.1%(32)
Diversity Score81.3%(2,454)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(351)
Black19.7%(707)
Hispanic / Latino34.8%(1,252)
Asian34.3%(1,233)
Other1.4%(51)
Diversity Score89.1%(3,201)
Diversity Score
89
+10%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.4 min
−4%since 2020
from 45.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
41.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% 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
49.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
55.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
25.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% 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 3,594 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 $81,557 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 $1,030,800, and the typical rent is about $2,134 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.1% 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 16.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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