CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 472
New York · Queens County · 3,655 residents · 0.201 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 472 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,274. Population has declined 3% since 2020. Median home value is $1,044,700. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% more than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,655
−3%since 2020
from 3,769 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18,184 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 18,751 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
56.4
+12%since 2020
from 50.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$128,274
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,932 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,456
+30%since 2020
from $42,001 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+5%since 2020
from 0.432 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.2%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
Retail trade8.9%
Other services7.3%
Information6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
Public administration4.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,044,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $935,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,869
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,614 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.1
−29%since 2020
from 11.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic28%(1,057)
Black25.3%(954)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(499)
Asian30.5%(1,151)
Other2.9%(108)
Diversity Score93.2%(3,513)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.8%(942)
Black22.2%(812)
Hispanic / Latino15%(550)
Asian28.5%(1,042)
Other8.5%(309)
Diversity Score96.6%(3,532)
Diversity Score
97
+4%since 2020
from 93 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.1 min
−7%since 2020
from 45.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
36.4%
−18.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Female
49.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Foreign born
55.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% 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 3,655 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 $128,274 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 $1,044,700, and the typical rent is about $1,869 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.2% 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 7.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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