CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 317
New York · Queens County · 5,965 residents · 0.296 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 317 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,591. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $640,800. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $640,800, the poverty rate sits 71% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,965
+14%since 2020
from 5,216 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
20,152 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 17,622 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
−7%since 2020
from 41.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,591
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,804 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,897
−2%since 2020
from $36,742 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+2%since 2020
from 0.409 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.3%
Other services9.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
Public administration5.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Retail trade2.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$640,800
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $722,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,079
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,815 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
−23%since 2020
from 11.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(3,861)
Black10.4%(540)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(571)
Asian4.7%(244)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.4%(2,785)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(4,091)
Black3.3%(195)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(1,289)
Asian6.4%(380)
Other0.2%(10)
Diversity Score59.7%(3,563)
Diversity Score
60
+12%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.2 min
−9%since 2020
from 46.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
51.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
48.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
32.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% 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 5,965 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 $75,591 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 $640,800, and the typical rent is about $2,079 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.5% 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 21.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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