CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 258
New York · Queens County · 2,693 residents · 0.082 sq mi
Notable rankings
#49highest broadband in NY#1361 US100.0%#327lowest low education in NY12.9%#1485highest commute in the US44.5 min#1763highest density in the US32,841/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 258 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,442. Population has grown 24% since 2020. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $704,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,693
+24%since 2020
from 2,179 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
32,841 / sq mi
+24%since 2020
from 26,573 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+8%since 2020
from 35.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$107,442
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,781 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,788
+20%since 2020
from $23,988 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.4%
+31.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
−22%since 2020
from 0.396 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.2%
Professional, scientific, technical16.2%
Information6.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
Other services1.5%
Public administration1.5%
Retail trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$704,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $449,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,960
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,900 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+3%since 2020
from 6.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(9)
Black81%(1,766)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(86)
Asian3%(65)
Other11.6%(253)
Diversity Score40.9%(891)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black49.2%(1,326)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(348)
Asian31.6%(852)
Other6.2%(167)
Diversity Score79.6%(2,144)
Diversity Score
80
+95%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.5 min
−3%since 2020
from 46.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
40.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
4.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
Female
53.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
Foreign born
46.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.5%
−35.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% 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 2,693 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 $107,442 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 $704,600, and the typical rent is about $1,960 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.9% 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 10.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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