CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 497
New York · Queens County · 2,693 residents · 0.076 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1526highest density in the US35,434/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 497 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,031. Population has declined 13% since 2020. Median home value is $901,800. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
2,693
−13%since 2020
from 3,112 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
35,434 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 40,947 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+24%since 2020
from 36.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,031
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,420 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,261
+26%since 2020
from $29,632 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+2%since 2020
from 0.417 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
Finance & insurance13.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
Retail trade6.7%
Other services4.2%
Public administration4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$901,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $770,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,998
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,904 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
52.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.5
−3%since 2020
from 10.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(1,074)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(811)
Asian37.1%(1,153)
Other2.2%(69)
Diversity Score84.4%(2,627)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(792)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(866)
Asian34.3%(923)
Other4%(109)
Diversity Score86.4%(2,326)
Diversity Score
86
+2%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.2 min
−5%since 2020
from 41.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
30.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
41.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
Female
53.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
Foreign born
48.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
36.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% 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 2,693 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 $86,031 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 $901,800, and the typical rent is about $1,998 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.9% 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 8.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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