CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 279
New York · Queens County · 8,551 residents · 0.068 sq mi
Notable rankings
#33highest density in NY#33 US125,750/sq mi#48highest foreign-born in NY#225 US69.3%#57highest population in NY#1268 US8,551TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 279 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,417. Population has grown 38% since 2020. Median home value is $490,700.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
8,551
+38%since 2020
from 6,209 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
125,750 / sq mi
+38%since 2020
from 91,309 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
−6%since 2020
from 41.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,417
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,855 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,886
+16%since 2020
from $32,564 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
+11%since 2020
from 0.459 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.8%
Finance & insurance10.7%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
Information10.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Other services2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Public administration1.1%
Retail trade0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$490,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $408,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,435 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
71.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.2%
+28.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
−20.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
−3%since 2020
from 6.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.8%(1,170)
Black2.1%(128)
Hispanic / Latino71.3%(4,426)
Asian6.3%(394)
Other1.5%(91)
Diversity Score56.5%(3,506)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(690)
Black1%(89)
Hispanic / Latino72.8%(6,226)
Asian7.7%(661)
Other10.3%(885)
Diversity Score55.8%(4,773)
Diversity Score
56
−1%since 2020
from 56 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.7 min
−1%since 2020
from 36.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
21.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
42.1%
−20.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.9%
−25.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Female
43.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Foreign born
69.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
16.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
76.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% 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 8,551 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 $81,417 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 $490,700, and the typical rent is about $2,100 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.0% 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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