CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6
New York · Queens County · 3,549 residents · 0.083 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 6 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,042. Population has declined 12% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $782,600. Despite a median home value of $782,600, the poverty rate sits 40% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,549
−12%since 2020
from 4,039 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
42,759 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 48,663 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+16%since 2020
from 33.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,042
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $95,921 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,733
+20%since 2020
from $25,559 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+13%since 2020
from 0.353 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.5%
Information9.8%
Retail trade7.6%
Wholesale trade7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Other services0.4%
Public administration0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$782,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $499,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,911
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,808 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
51.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.2%
+26.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
−32.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
+49%since 2020
from 5.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(214)
Black3.5%(142)
Hispanic / Latino72%(2,909)
Asian16.8%(680)
Other2.3%(94)
Diversity Score56%(2,264)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(252)
Black3.6%(129)
Hispanic / Latino60.4%(2,145)
Asian25.8%(917)
Other3%(106)
Diversity Score70.1%(2,487)
Diversity Score
70
+25%since 2020
from 56 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.6 min
−10%since 2020
from 48.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
54.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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
35.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
49.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
48.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
29.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
44.5%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% 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 3,549 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 $101,042 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 $782,600, and the typical rent is about $1,911 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.8% 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 17.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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