CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 247
New York · Queens County · 1,506 residents · 0.038 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 247 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $894,200. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Queens County median. Despite a median home value of $894,200, the poverty rate sits 100% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,506
+8%since 2020
from 1,394 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
39,632 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 36,684 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
Unchangedsince 2020
from 40.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,143
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,171 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,654
+28%since 2020
from $25,555 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
+36%since 2020
from 0.381 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22.5%
Professional, scientific, technical19.8%
Information11.1%
Retail trade4.2%
Other services3.4%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Education & health services2.7%
Public administration2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$894,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $875,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,776
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,639 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
79.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.3%
+25.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.6
−7%since 2020
from 16.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(323)
Asian65.2%(909)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score63.6%(886)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.3%(185)
Black6%(91)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(305)
Asian58.9%(887)
Other2.5%(38)
Diversity Score74.1%(1,116)
Diversity Score
74
+17%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.4 min
+2%since 2020
from 30.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
29.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
46.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
56.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
Female
49.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
Foreign born
57.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
22.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% 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 1,506 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 $57,143 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 $894,200, and the typical rent is about $1,776 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.7% 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 24.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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