CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 538
New York · Queens County · 1,714 residents · 0.073 sq mi
Notable rankings
#459highest commute in NY#828 US47.2 minTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 538 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,034. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $669,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
1,714
−1%since 2020
from 1,728 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
23,479 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 23,671 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
Unchangedsince 2020
from 38.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$121,034
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $99,871 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,133
+37%since 2020
from $27,826 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+35%since 2020
from 0.334 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.4%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
Retail trade8.4%
Information7.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
Other services3.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Public administration1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$669,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $498,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,086
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,500 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+11%since 2020
from 5.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.2%(4)
Black80%(1,382)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(174)
Asian4.5%(78)
Other5.2%(90)
Diversity Score43.2%(746)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(19)
Black74.7%(1,281)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(93)
Asian7.6%(131)
Other11.1%(190)
Diversity Score52.5%(900)
Diversity Score
53
+22%since 2020
from 43 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
47.2 min
−13%since 2020
from 54.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
36.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
22.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Female
54.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Foreign born
45.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% 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 1,714 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 $121,034 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 $669,900, and the typical rent is about $2,086 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 5.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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