CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 499
New York · Queens County · 5,121 residents · 0.179 sq mi
Notable rankings
#133highest foreign-born in NY#497 US63.7%TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 499 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,045. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value is $917,000.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,121
−8%since 2020
from 5,556 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
28,609 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 31,039 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+9%since 2020
from 34.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,045
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $59,375 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,147
+35%since 2020
from $23,873 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+13%since 2020
from 0.394 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
Information8.3%
Other services7.1%
Public administration5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
Retail trade1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$917,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $817,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,154
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,685 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
53.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
−20.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.8
−22%since 2020
from 13.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(578)
Black1.2%(69)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(996)
Asian60.8%(3,378)
Other9.6%(535)
Diversity Score72.2%(4,014)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.3%(373)
Black0.6%(32)
Hispanic / Latino17%(869)
Asian68.9%(3,529)
Other6.2%(318)
Diversity Score60.9%(3,118)
Diversity Score
61
−16%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.0 min
−2%since 2020
from 44.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
57.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% 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
32.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
Female
48.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
Foreign born
63.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
15.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% 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 5,121 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 $85,045 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 $917,000, and the typical rent is about $2,154 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.0% 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 11.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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