CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 47
New York · Queens County · 3,963 residents · 0.069 sq mi
Notable rankings
#632highest density in the US57,435/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 47 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $937,500. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Queens County median. Despite a median home value of $937,500, the poverty rate sits 145% 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
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,963
+9%since 2020
from 3,650 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
57,435 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 52,899 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
+6%since 2020
from 33.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,333
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,054 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,645
+22%since 2020
from $29,934 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
+7%since 2020
from 0.496 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.6%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Other services5.7%
Public administration5.1%
Retail trade4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
Construction3.3%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$937,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,012,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $895 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
94.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.6
−31%since 2020
from 24.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.1%(881)
Black24.4%(892)
Hispanic / Latino35.9%(1,309)
Asian11.2%(408)
Other4.4%(160)
Diversity Score92.4%(3,372)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26%(1,031)
Black26.9%(1,065)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(1,196)
Asian12.1%(478)
Other4.9%(193)
Diversity Score94%(3,726)
Diversity Score
94
+2%since 2020
from 92 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.6 min
−10%since 2020
from 47.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
54.9%
−19.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
67.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
Female
53.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
Foreign born
33.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% 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 3,963 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 $56,333 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 $937,500, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.5% 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 30.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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