CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 293
New York · Queens County · 1,214 residents · 0.058 sq mi
Notable rankings
#126highest foreign-born in NY#479 US64.0%#291lowest low broadband in NY78.5%#443highest rent burden in NY69.8%TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 293 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $876,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,214
+8%since 2020
from 1,123 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
20,931 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 19,362 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+11%since 2020
from 36.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,556
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,167 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,557
+31%since 2020
from $26,444 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+19%since 2020
from 0.401 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.1%
Information9.2%
Other services7.8%
Retail trade7.7%
Public administration6.6%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$876,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $792,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,972
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,964 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
66.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
56.8%
+25.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.4
−3%since 2020
from 12.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.6%(141)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(137)
Asian65.3%(733)
Other9.8%(110)
Diversity Score66.7%(749)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11%(134)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(181)
Asian65.3%(793)
Other8.4%(102)
Diversity Score66.5%(807)
Diversity Score
66
Unchangedsince 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.0 min
+14%since 2020
from 32.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
49.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Female
50.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Foreign born
64.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
21.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% 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 1,214 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 $70,556 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 $876,200, and the typical rent is about $1,972 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.9% 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 5.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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