CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 517
New York · Queens County · 2,068 residents · 0.098 sq mi
Notable rankings
#441lowest low rent burden in NY23.3%TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 517 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $760,100. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% more than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,068
+8%since 2020
from 1,910 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21,102 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 19,490 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+6%since 2020
from 42.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$113,125
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,200 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,268
+19%since 2020
from $41,448 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−13%since 2020
from 0.422 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.3%
Other services10%
Finance & insurance7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
Information5.7%
Public administration4.1%
Retail trade2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$760,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $660,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,823
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,465 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
50.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
−13%since 2020
from 7.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(1,367)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(469)
Asian3.9%(74)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.2%(1,017)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64%(1,323)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(520)
Asian7.9%(164)
Other2.9%(61)
Diversity Score65%(1,345)
Diversity Score
65
+22%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.1 min
+4%since 2020
from 34.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
34.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
34.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
56.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
35.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% 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 2,068 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 $113,125 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 $760,100, and the typical rent is about $1,823 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 10.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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