CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 579
New York · Queens County · 1,671 residents · 0.026 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 579 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,023. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $841,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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
1,671
−1%since 2020
from 1,690 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
64,269 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 65,000 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
−6%since 2020
from 37.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,023
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,400 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,275
+36%since 2020
from $28,080 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+5%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.9%
Wholesale trade12.1%
Information7%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Other services2.7%
Public administration1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$841,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $572,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,465
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,565 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
74.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.1
+17%since 2020
from 9.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(740)
Black0.9%(16)
Hispanic / Latino50.5%(853)
Asian4.8%(81)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score68.9%(1,164)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(640)
Black4.1%(68)
Hispanic / Latino52.8%(882)
Asian2.1%(35)
Other2.8%(46)
Diversity Score71.5%(1,194)
Diversity Score
71
+4%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
48.4 min
−4%since 2020
from 50.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
57.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
47.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Female
49.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Foreign born
47.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
44.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% 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 1,671 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 $76,023 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 $841,700, and the typical rent is about $1,465 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.7% 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 9.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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