CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 297
New York · Queens County · 2,391 residents · 0.2 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 297 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,538. Population has grown 19% since 2020. Median home value is $908,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% 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
2,391
+19%since 2020
from 2,006 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,955 / sq mi
+19%since 2020
from 10,030 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+4%since 2020
from 35.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,538
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $73,587 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,568
−7%since 2020
from $37,279 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−16%since 2020
from 0.449 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.6%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
Wholesale trade9%
Other services7.2%
Public administration6.5%
Information5.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$908,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $788,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,193
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,907 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
60.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.9
−17%since 2020
from 10.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(652)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino39.7%(797)
Asian25.1%(504)
Other2%(41)
Diversity Score84.1%(1,687)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(667)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino43%(1,028)
Asian25.8%(617)
Other3.1%(74)
Diversity Score83.7%(2,002)
Diversity Score
84
Unchangedsince 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.3 min
−16%since 2020
from 36.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
45.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
Female
47.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
Foreign born
49.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
29.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% 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 2,391 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 $101,538 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 $908,600, and the typical rent is about $2,193 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.7% 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 14.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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