CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 291
New York · Queens County · 6,259 residents · 0.101 sq mi
Notable rankings
#55highest foreign-born in NY#237 US69.0%#469highest density in NY#520 US61,970/sq mi#276highest rent burden in NY74.5%#405highest population in NY6,259TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 291 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,384. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $562,500. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,259
−4%since 2020
from 6,490 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
61,970 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 64,257 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+11%since 2020
from 42.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,384
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,281 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,595
+27%since 2020
from $27,941 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
+23%since 2020
from 0.404 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.4%
Finance & insurance8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
Information7.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Retail trade3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Public administration1.3%
Education & health services0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$562,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $364,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,059
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,559 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
67.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.5
+77%since 2020
from 6.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11%(715)
Black1.2%(76)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(1,438)
Asian61.5%(3,991)
Other4.2%(270)
Diversity Score69.8%(4,533)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(996)
Black1%(60)
Hispanic / Latino29.2%(1,826)
Asian53.1%(3,324)
Other0.8%(53)
Diversity Score75.9%(4,752)
Diversity Score
76
+9%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.3 min
−5%since 2020
from 38.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
9.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
64.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
60.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Female
48.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Foreign born
69.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
21.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% 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 6,259 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 $53,384 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 $562,500, and the typical rent is about $2,059 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.8% 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 10.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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