CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 515
New York · Queens County · 3,062 residents · 0.087 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 515 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,833. Population has declined 13% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $632,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,062
−13%since 2020
from 3,501 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
35,195 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 40,241 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+12%since 2020
from 37.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$102,833
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,599 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,966
+27%since 2020
from $36,228 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−7%since 2020
from 0.407 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
Other services8.5%
Public administration3.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
Finance & insurance3%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Information1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$632,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $410,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,708
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,745 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+28%since 2020
from 4.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(2,488)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(653)
Asian8.3%(292)
Other1.5%(51)
Diversity Score56.6%(1,982)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(1,860)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(637)
Asian15.4%(471)
Other3.1%(94)
Diversity Score70.4%(2,155)
Diversity Score
70
+24%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.0 min
+4%since 2020
from 35.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
30.6%
−24.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
+19.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
58.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
42.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% 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 3,062 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 $102,833 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 $632,100, and the typical rent is about $1,708 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.7% 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 4.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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