CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 283
New York · Queens County · 7,578 residents · 0.069 sq mi
Notable rankings
#66highest density in NY#67 US109,826/sq mi#127highest population in NY7,578#346highest foreign-born in NY#1344 US54.6%TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 283 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,340. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $385,200. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,578
+4%since 2020
from 7,284 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
109,826 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 105,565 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+10%since 2020
from 40.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,340
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,276 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,660
+39%since 2020
from $32,886 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
+16%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.3%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Retail trade2.9%
Other services1.7%
Public administration1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$385,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $365,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,153
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,749 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
65.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
−9%since 2020
from 5.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic22%(1,602)
Black1%(75)
Hispanic / Latino54.2%(3,951)
Asian12.7%(923)
Other10.1%(733)
Diversity Score78.9%(5,746)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.4%(1,544)
Black2.8%(209)
Hispanic / Latino57.6%(4,365)
Asian12.1%(915)
Other7.2%(545)
Diversity Score75.8%(5,742)
Diversity Score
76
−4%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.7 min
−13%since 2020
from 45.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
56.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
68.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
49.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
54.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
50.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% 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 7,578 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 $79,340 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 $385,200, and the typical rent is about $2,153 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.2% 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 11.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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