CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 243
New York · Queens County · 5,607 residents · 0.209 sq mi
Notable rankings
#345highest foreign-born in NY#1342 US54.7%TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 243 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,880. Population has grown 15% since 2020. Median home value is $921,100. Households here earn about 29% less than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,607
+15%since 2020
from 4,873 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
26,828 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 23,316 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
−6%since 2020
from 46.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,880
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,382 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,498
+7%since 2020
from $35,042 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
−9%since 2020
from 0.473 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
Finance & insurance13.4%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
Wholesale trade8%
Other services7.2%
Public administration3.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Retail trade1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$921,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $808,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,786
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,630 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
58.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 15.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(1,198)
Black1.1%(56)
Hispanic / Latino41.9%(2,041)
Asian31%(1,509)
Other1.4%(69)
Diversity Score83.5%(4,068)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19%(1,066)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino45%(2,523)
Asian35.4%(1,984)
Other0.4%(25)
Diversity Score79.5%(4,459)
Diversity Score
80
−5%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.2 min
+4%since 2020
from 36.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
30.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
45.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
50.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
54.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
25.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% 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 5,607 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 $60,880 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 $921,100, and the typical rent is about $1,786 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.4% 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 8.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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