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Census Tract 257

New York · Queens County · 1,453 residents · 0.058 sq mi
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The short version

Census Tract 257 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,139. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Renters pay a median $1,820 per month, above the US median of $1,442.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,453
−9%since 2020
from 1,592 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
25,052 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 27,448 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+3%since 2020
from 38.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K20202024Census Tract 257
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,139
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,852 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,511
+38%since 2020
from $30,120 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+11%since 2020
from 0.369 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,820
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,839 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
63.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2020
White, non-Hispanic16%(254)
Black1.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino38.6%(614)
Asian39.7%(632)
Other4.4%(70)
Diversity Score83.3%(1,325)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(213)
Black1.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino35.4%(515)
Asian43.4%(631)
Other5.3%(77)
Diversity Score82.7%(1,201)
Diversity Score
83
−1%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+14%since 2020
from 33.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
61.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Female
42.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Foreign born
59.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
28.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% 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 1,453 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 $95,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is this census tract expensive?

In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,820 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 14.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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