CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 598
New York · Queens County · 1,691 residents · 0.08 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1156highest commute in the US45.7 minTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 598 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,250. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $657,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
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
1,691
−6%since 2020
from 1,807 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21,138 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 22,588 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2020
from 36.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$96,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $92,283 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,491
+11%since 2020
from $33,866 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
+20%since 2020
from 0.316 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Public administration6.1%
Information5.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Retail trade3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$657,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $470,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,568
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,488 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
+34%since 2020
from 5.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(17)
Black94.1%(1,700)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(19)
Diversity Score14.1%(256)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(44)
Black73.7%(1,246)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(174)
Asian6%(101)
Other7.5%(126)
Diversity Score54.6%(923)
Diversity Score
55
+286%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.7 min
−15%since 2020
from 53.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.2%
−26.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−18.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
36.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
Female
63.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
Foreign born
48.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% 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 1,691 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 $96,250 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 $657,300, and the typical rent is about $1,568 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.5% 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 5.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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