CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 531
New York · Queens County · 3,244 residents · 0.164 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 531 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,938. Population has declined 10% since 2020. Median home value is $805,600. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,244
−10%since 2020
from 3,624 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
19,780 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 22,098 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+15%since 2020
from 40.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,938
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,818 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,767
+26%since 2020
from $35,570 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+6%since 2020
from 0.406 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15%
Other services11.7%
Finance & insurance8.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
Retail trade6.8%
Public administration6.6%
Information6.2%
Education & health services1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$805,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $767,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,804
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,443 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.9
+9%since 2020
from 10.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(1,964)
Black1.8%(64)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(1,129)
Asian6.8%(247)
Other6.1%(220)
Diversity Score75.1%(2,721)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(2,114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(978)
Asian1.5%(48)
Other3.2%(104)
Diversity Score60.4%(1,959)
Diversity Score
60
−20%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
48.5 min
−5%since 2020
from 51.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
43.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Female
49.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Foreign born
43.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
36.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% 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 3,244 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 $73,938 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 $805,600, and the typical rent is about $1,804 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.4% 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 10.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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