CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 489
New York · Queens County · 1,838 residents · 0.14 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 489 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,552. Population has grown 23% since 2020. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $864,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the Queens County median. Despite a median home value of $864,900, the poverty rate sits 36% 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
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,838
+23%since 2020
from 1,490 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,129 / sq mi
+23%since 2020
from 10,643 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
−7%since 2020
from 41.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$61,552
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,710 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,675
+12%since 2020
from $23,012 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
+6%since 2020
from 0.366 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.4%
Finance & insurance22.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
Other services2.2%
Retail trade1.8%
Public administration1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$864,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $837,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,240
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,718 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
55.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
75.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.5%
+22.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.1
+12%since 2020
from 12.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7%(104)
Black1.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino47.4%(707)
Asian44.2%(659)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score71.8%(1,069)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(39)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino44.6%(819)
Asian50.8%(934)
Other2.1%(39)
Diversity Score67.8%(1,246)
Diversity Score
68
−6%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.6 min
−8%since 2020
from 37.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
47.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
61.3%
+32.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−15.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
58.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Female
41.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Foreign born
70.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
10.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% 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 1,838 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 $61,552 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 $864,900, and the typical rent is about $2,240 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.6% 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 16.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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