CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 587
New York · Queens County · 3,486 residents · 0.056 sq mi
Notable rankings
#230highest commute in NY#426 US50.2 min#464highest density in NY#515 US62,250/sq mi#472highest home value in NY$1,107,000TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 587 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,385. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $1,107,000.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
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
3,486
+1%since 2020
from 3,468 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
62,250 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 61,929 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
Unchangedsince 2020
from 39.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$100,385
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,460 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,194
+43%since 2020
from $38,627 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+8%since 2020
from 0.366 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.1%
Other services13%
Arts, entertainment, food7.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Retail trade6.3%
Public administration6.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,107,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $802,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,846
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,603 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
83.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.0
+17%since 2020
from 9.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(2,521)
Black2.2%(77)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(710)
Asian4.3%(148)
Other0.3%(12)
Diversity Score53.4%(1,852)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(1,769)
Black2.8%(96)
Hispanic / Latino30.9%(1,078)
Asian6.4%(224)
Other9.2%(319)
Diversity Score79.2%(2,761)
Diversity Score
79
+48%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
50.2 min
+16%since 2020
from 43.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
17.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
54.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
49.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
46.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% 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 3,486 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 $100,385 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 $1,107,000, and the typical rent is about $1,846 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.5% 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 9.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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