CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 479
New York · Queens County · 6,032 residents · 0.152 sq mi
Notable rankings
#72highest foreign-born in NY#290 US67.5%#1270highest density in the US39,684/sq mi#498highest population in NY6,032#1864highest commute in the US43.4 minTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 479 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,515. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $989,900. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $989,900, the poverty rate sits 69% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
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
6,032
+5%since 2020
from 5,737 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
39,684 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 37,743 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
−1%since 2020
from 37.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$87,515
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,527 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,478
+41%since 2020
from $23,823 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+15%since 2020
from 0.380 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.3%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
Other services8.1%
Information7.5%
Public administration5.3%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Retail trade2.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$989,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $723,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,164
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,743 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
68.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.3
+1%since 2020
from 11.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4%(228)
Black0.9%(49)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(1,068)
Asian75.2%(4,312)
Other1.4%(80)
Diversity Score49.8%(2,858)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(479)
Black6.4%(385)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(870)
Asian69.3%(4,182)
Other1.9%(116)
Diversity Score61%(3,678)
Diversity Score
61
+22%since 2020
from 50 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.4 min
−4%since 2020
from 45.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
41.6%
−22.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Female
52.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Foreign born
67.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
19.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% 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 6,032 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 $87,515 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 $989,900, and the typical rent is about $2,164 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.2% 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 21.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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