CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 659
New York · Queens County · 1,974 residents · 0.075 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 659 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $843,600. Households here earn about 31% more than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
1,974
+2%since 2020
from 1,941 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
26,320 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 25,880 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
−11%since 2020
from 44.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$112,917
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $100,313 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,466
+11%since 2020
from $40,883 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
+1%since 2020
from 0.369 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.7%
Other services7.6%
Public administration5.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Information1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Construction1.4%
Retail trade1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$843,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $702,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,168
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,856 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
+7%since 2020
from 7.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(1,458)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(162)
Asian13.1%(254)
Other3.5%(67)
Diversity Score51.3%(996)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(1,376)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(261)
Asian17.1%(337)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.4%(1,154)
Diversity Score
58
+14%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.3 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 43.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
39.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
31.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% 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
19.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
36.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Female
63.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Foreign born
31.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% 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 1,974 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 $112,917 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 $843,600, and the typical rent is about $2,168 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.5% 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 6.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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