CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 596
New York · Queens County · 1,674 residents · 0.075 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 596 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,162. Population has grown 28% since 2020. Median home value is $632,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
1,674
+28%since 2020
from 1,312 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
22,320 / sq mi
+28%since 2020
from 17,493 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
−26%since 2020
from 53.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,162
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,586 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,556
−7%since 2020
from $35,929 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−6%since 2020
from 0.454 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Retail trade2.8%
Information2.6%
Other services0.7%
Public administration0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$632,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $496,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,164 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
62.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.1%
−44.9 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(18)
Black88.8%(1,165)
Hispanic / Latino9%(118)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(10)
Diversity Score25.4%(333)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.1%(1)
Black71.4%(1,196)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(428)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other2.2%(37)
Diversity Score53%(886)
Diversity Score
53
+108%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.9 min
−2%since 2020
from 43.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
34.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
55.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
37.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% 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 1,674 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 $92,162 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 $632,600, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.5% 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 14.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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