CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 251
New York · Queens County · 5,703 residents · 0.095 sq mi
Notable rankings
#579highest density in the US60,032/sq mi#465highest foreign-born in NY#1902 US51.3%TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 251 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,996. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $462,100.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% 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
5,703
+3%since 2020
from 5,552 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
60,032 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 58,442 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
−5%since 2020
from 45.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,996
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,542 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,839
+34%since 2020
from $39,304 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+17%since 2020
from 0.381 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
Other services5.6%
Information5.5%
Public administration4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$462,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $372,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,791
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,374 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
57.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+11%since 2020
from 4.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.5%(1,858)
Black2.6%(143)
Hispanic / Latino36.2%(2,011)
Asian26.9%(1,493)
Other0.8%(47)
Diversity Score85.5%(4,745)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(1,982)
Black0.9%(49)
Hispanic / Latino37.9%(2,159)
Asian24.2%(1,381)
Other2.3%(132)
Diversity Score84.6%(4,824)
Diversity Score
85
−1%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.5 min
−9%since 2020
from 39.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
50.6%
−23.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
56.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Female
51.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Foreign born
51.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% 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 5,703 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 $90,996 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 $462,100, and the typical rent is about $1,791 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.5% 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 12.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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