CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 259
New York · Queens County · 3,060 residents · 0.072 sq mi
Notable rankings
#152highest foreign-born in NY#569 US62.5%#1117highest density in the US42,500/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 259 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,289. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $693,200. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
3,060
−6%since 2020
from 3,272 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
42,500 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 45,444 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.9
+14%since 2020
from 43.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$61,289
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,171 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,069
+20%since 2020
from $32,535 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−18%since 2020
from 0.477 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.8%
Public administration9.6%
Finance & insurance8.3%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
Information4.4%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$693,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $546,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,639
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,677 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
75.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.3
+29%since 2020
from 8.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic17%(557)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.9%(1,438)
Asian37.8%(1,236)
Other1.3%(41)
Diversity Score79.4%(2,597)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(498)
Black0.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino47.8%(1,464)
Asian34%(1,040)
Other1.1%(35)
Diversity Score78.6%(2,406)
Diversity Score
79
−1%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.5 min
−3%since 2020
from 35.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
56.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
53.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Female
52.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Foreign born
62.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
19.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
46.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% 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 3,060 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 $61,289 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 $693,200, and the typical rent is about $1,639 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.7% 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 8.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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