CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 549
New York · Queens County · 5,287 residents · 0.063 sq mi
Notable rankings
#208highest density in NY#215 US83,921/sq mi#192highest home value in NY#1227 US$1,567,100#425highest broadband in NY98.3%TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 549 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,821. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 998 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $1,567,100. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,287
−16%since 2020
from 6,285 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
83,921 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 99,762 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
+6%since 2020
from 30.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$104,821
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $78,452 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,236
+55%since 2020
from $24,064 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
−2%since 2020
from 0.349 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.8%
Information11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Retail trade3.5%
Other services3.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Public administration0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,567,100
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $595,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,134
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,688 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
96.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.0%
−28.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.0
+97%since 2020
from 7.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(1,232)
Black1.9%(117)
Hispanic / Latino65.8%(4,135)
Asian12.2%(767)
Other0.5%(34)
Diversity Score64.2%(4,034)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.6%(1,142)
Black3.1%(166)
Hispanic / Latino65.6%(3,467)
Asian4.9%(258)
Other4.8%(254)
Diversity Score64.7%(3,421)
Diversity Score
65
+1%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.3 min
−3%since 2020
from 42.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
58.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
55.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Female
48.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Foreign born
37.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% 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 5,287 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 $104,821 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 $1,567,100, and the typical rent is about $2,134 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.4% 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 10.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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