CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 559
New York · Queens County · 1,129 residents · 0.061 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 559 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,481. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $886,400. Despite a median home value of $886,400, the poverty rate sits 29% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
1,129
−5%since 2020
from 1,191 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18,508 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 19,525 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+16%since 2020
from 30.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,481
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,333 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,849
+43%since 2020
from $26,425 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+16%since 2020
from 0.432 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
Wholesale trade14.9%
Finance & insurance4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Retail trade2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Other services1%
Public administration1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$886,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $610,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,072
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,842 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
81.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
72.2%
+53.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.6
+43%since 2020
from 8.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic22%(262)
Black1.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino68.8%(820)
Asian6.5%(77)
Other0.8%(9)
Diversity Score59.1%(704)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.1%(216)
Black10.3%(116)
Hispanic / Latino58.5%(661)
Asian10.5%(119)
Other1.5%(17)
Diversity Score74.8%(845)
Diversity Score
75
+27%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.2 min
+3%since 2020
from 41.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
56.7%
−18.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% 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
64.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
Female
62.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
Foreign born
46.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
50.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% 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 1,129 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 $70,481 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 $886,400, and the typical rent is about $2,072 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.6% 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 16.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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