CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 480
New York · Queens County · 2,370 residents · 0.089 sq mi
Notable rankings
#28highest foreign-born in NY#119 US73.5%#96highest rent burden in NY#1062 US85.4%#1849highest commute in the US43.4 minTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 480 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $720,700. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Despite a median home value of $720,700, the poverty rate sits 35% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,370
+3%since 2020
from 2,307 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
26,629 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 25,921 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
+1%since 2020
from 47.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,560 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,818
+4%since 2020
from $30,517 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.565
+27%since 2020
from 0.445 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
Finance & insurance7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
Retail trade5.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Other services3%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Public administration0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$720,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $630,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,934
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,638 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.3% in 2020
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
85.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
+9%since 2020
from 7.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(25)
Black12.6%(291)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(361)
Asian49.4%(1,140)
Other21.2%(490)
Diversity Score83.8%(1,933)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(55)
Black7%(166)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(290)
Asian53.9%(1,278)
Other24.5%(581)
Diversity Score78.6%(1,863)
Diversity Score
79
−6%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.4 min
−1%since 2020
from 43.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
45.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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
23.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Female
50.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Foreign born
73.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% 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 2,370 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 $86,250 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 $720,700, and the typical rent is about $1,934 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.9% 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 16.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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