CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 555
New York · Queens County · 2,295 residents · 0.059 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1058highest commute in the US46.1 min#400highest foreign-born in NY#1577 US53.2%#1312highest density in the US38,898/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 555 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,667. Population has declined 3% since 2020. Median home value is $721,500.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,295
−3%since 2020
from 2,374 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
38,898 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 40,237 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+16%since 2020
from 35.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,667
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,455 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,566
+43%since 2020
from $26,207 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+10%since 2020
from 0.401 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.1%
Finance & insurance9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
Retail trade7.9%
Information4.7%
Other services3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Public administration0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$721,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $671,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,888
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,622 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
74.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
−13%since 2020
from 9.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.3%(458)
Black2.8%(67)
Hispanic / Latino69.3%(1,644)
Asian4.8%(113)
Other3.9%(92)
Diversity Score59.8%(1,420)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.7%(314)
Black4.1%(93)
Hispanic / Latino69.3%(1,590)
Asian8.1%(186)
Other4.9%(112)
Diversity Score61.3%(1,408)
Diversity Score
61
+3%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
46.1 min
+11%since 2020
from 41.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
8.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
69.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
61.5%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
Female
43.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
Foreign born
53.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
64.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% 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 2,295 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 $86,667 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 $721,500, and the typical rent is about $1,888 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.3% 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 11.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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