CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 249
New York · Queens County · 5,228 residents · 0.079 sq mi
Notable rankings
#67highest foreign-born in NY#267 US68.2%#393highest density in NY#431 US66,177/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 249 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,987. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $702,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
5,228
+5%since 2020
from 4,996 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
66,177 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 63,241 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
−1%since 2020
from 40.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,987
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,188 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,109
+33%since 2020
from $27,205 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−8%since 2020
from 0.410 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.3%
Finance & insurance11.2%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
Wholesale trade9%
Retail trade7.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
Construction2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Other services1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
Public administration0.8%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$702,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $616,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,066
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,736 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
11.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
88.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
−4%since 2020
from 9.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.5%(725)
Black1.1%(54)
Hispanic / Latino33.8%(1,691)
Asian50.4%(2,518)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score76.3%(3,811)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.3%(1,375)
Black1.2%(62)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(1,738)
Asian36.8%(1,923)
Other2.5%(130)
Diversity Score85.5%(4,472)
Diversity Score
86
+12%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.3 min
+8%since 2020
from 34.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
21.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
51.2%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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
42.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Female
50.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Foreign born
68.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
21.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% 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 5,228 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 $76,987 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 $702,200, and the typical rent is about $2,066 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.6% 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 5.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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