CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 281
New York · Queens County · 6,090 residents · 0.067 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 281 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,631. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $489,200. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% 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
6,090
+13%since 2020
from 5,393 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
90,896 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 80,493 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+2%since 2020
from 43.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,631
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,689 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,304
+34%since 2020
from $33,905 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+14%since 2020
from 0.390 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Other services3.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Retail trade2.8%
Public administration2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$489,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $368,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,922
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,623 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
52.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
−4%since 2020
from 5.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(1,734)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino52.6%(2,838)
Asian9.3%(500)
Other5.8%(315)
Diversity Score76%(4,097)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.9%(1,823)
Black0.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino59.4%(3,615)
Asian5.7%(346)
Other4.2%(256)
Diversity Score69.1%(4,210)
Diversity Score
69
−9%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.3 min
−12%since 2020
from 47.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
50.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
43.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
Female
54.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
Foreign born
48.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
52.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% 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 6,090 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 $86,631 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 $489,200, and the typical rent is about $1,922 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 49.2% 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 10.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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