CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 552
New York · Queens County · 2,913 residents · 0.161 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 552 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,213. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $732,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% 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
2,913
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,904 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18,093 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 18,037 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+3%since 2020
from 39.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,213
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,523 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,622
+42%since 2020
from $29,912 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+4%since 2020
from 0.442 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.4%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
Other services9.4%
Information7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
Public administration5.3%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Retail trade1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$732,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $494,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,426
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,426 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
49.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.3
+43%since 2020
from 7.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(100)
Black22%(640)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(732)
Asian32%(930)
Other17.3%(502)
Diversity Score94.3%(2,738)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(228)
Black22.1%(644)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(449)
Asian45.9%(1,338)
Other8.7%(254)
Diversity Score87.8%(2,559)
Diversity Score
88
−7%since 2020
from 94 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
63.4 min
+36%since 2020
from 46.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
47.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
Female
53.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
Foreign born
57.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% 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 2,913 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 $71,213 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 $732,700, and the typical rent is about $1,426 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.8% 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 9.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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