CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 606
New York · Queens County · 1,176 residents · 0.083 sq mi
Notable rankings
#37highest rent burden in NY#390 US100.0%TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 606 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $668,400. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
1,176
+2%since 2020
from 1,158 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
14,169 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 13,952 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
−6%since 2020
from 51.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$131,250
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $78,036 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,263
+52%since 2020
from $34,274 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
+21.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
−26%since 2020
from 0.447 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
Other services7.3%
Public administration5.8%
Information5.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Retail trade1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$668,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $449,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,563
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
−12%since 2020
from 5.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.6%(7)
Black93.5%(1,083)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(34)
Diversity Score15.4%(179)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black87.3%(1,027)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(104)
Asian3.8%(45)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.5%(335)
Diversity Score
29
+85%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.1 min
−15%since 2020
from 45.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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
8.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
Female
54.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
Foreign born
47.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
+2.1 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 1,176 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 $131,250 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 $668,400, and the typical rent is about $1,563 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.0% 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 5.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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