CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 520
New York · Queens County · 1,753 residents · 0.066 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 520 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,163. Population has grown 34% since 2020. Median home value is $638,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
1,753
+34%since 2020
from 1,313 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
26,561 / sq mi
+34%since 2020
from 19,894 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
−10%since 2020
from 42.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$105,163
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,700 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,502
+43%since 2020
from $26,317 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
+25.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+19%since 2020
from 0.349 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
Other services6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Information4.8%
Public administration2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$638,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $456,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,193
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,738 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
−25.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−16.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
−11%since 2020
from 6.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(35)
Black82.2%(1,079)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(127)
Diversity Score39%(511)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(28)
Black77.2%(1,353)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(137)
Asian9.4%(165)
Other4%(70)
Diversity Score48.4%(849)
Diversity Score
48
+24%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
60.5 min
+37%since 2020
from 44.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.9%
−20.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
36.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.8%
+23.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Female
47.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Foreign born
33.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% 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 1,753 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 $105,163 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 $638,700, and the typical rent is about $1,193 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.2% 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 4.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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