CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 473
New York · Queens County · 4,242 residents · 0.077 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 473 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,441. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $450,000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,242
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,254 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
55,091 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 55,247 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+6%since 2020
from 38.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,441
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,551 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,830
+31%since 2020
from $31,076 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
+15%since 2020
from 0.435 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
Other services11.2%
Public administration6.4%
Finance & insurance6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Retail trade4.7%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$450,000
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $559,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,943
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,702 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
62.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
−32%since 2020
from 9.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.7%(584)
Black0.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(547)
Asian72.8%(3,098)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.3%(2,309)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(258)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(1,010)
Asian68.2%(2,891)
Other1.6%(68)
Diversity Score59.4%(2,518)
Diversity Score
59
+9%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.1 min
−1%since 2020
from 42.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
57.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
56.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
Female
60.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
Foreign born
66.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
18.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% 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 4,242 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 $72,441 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 $450,000, and the typical rent is about $1,943 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.9% 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 11.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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