CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 553
New York · Queens County · 2,911 residents · 0.053 sq mi
Notable rankings
#685highest density in the US54,925/sq mi#432lowest young in NY31.2 yrs#1860highest commute in the US43.4 minTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 553 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $916,700. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% 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
2,911
+4%since 2020
from 2,791 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
54,925 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 52,660 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.2
+4%since 2020
from 30.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,114
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,212 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,603
+47%since 2020
from $32,352 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
−6%since 2020
from 0.502 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.7%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
Wholesale trade10.4%
Information9.3%
Other services4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
Retail trade3.4%
Public administration1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$916,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $674,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,315
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,782 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
94.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.2
−6%since 2020
from 10.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(423)
Black2.3%(63)
Hispanic / Latino63.4%(1,769)
Asian16.2%(451)
Other3%(85)
Diversity Score68.5%(1,911)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(487)
Black1.9%(56)
Hispanic / Latino61%(1,776)
Asian18%(523)
Other2.4%(69)
Diversity Score70.8%(2,062)
Diversity Score
71
+3%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.4 min
+3%since 2020
from 42.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
55.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
61.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Female
47.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Foreign born
48.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
29.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
53.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% 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 2,911 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 $90,114 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 $916,700, and the typical rent is about $2,315 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.8% 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 10.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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