CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 687
New York · Queens County · 4,405 residents · 0.108 sq mi
Notable rankings
#294highest commute in NY#542 US49.2 min#289highest foreign-born in NY#1070 US56.5%#1206highest density in the US40,787/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 687 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,193. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $785,200. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,405
+10%since 2020
from 4,002 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
40,787 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 37,056 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
−12%since 2020
from 53.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,193
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,844 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,711
+27%since 2020
from $33,499 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+6%since 2020
from 0.431 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.2%
Information11%
Finance & insurance7.6%
Public administration7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Retail trade4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Education & health services0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$785,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $695,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,083
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,650 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
67.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−25.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
−28%since 2020
from 12.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.8%(1,314)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(832)
Asian44.9%(1,795)
Other1.5%(61)
Diversity Score80.9%(3,239)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(1,199)
Black1.5%(68)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(999)
Asian40%(1,762)
Other8.6%(377)
Diversity Score88.4%(3,892)
Diversity Score
88
+9%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
49.2 min
+12%since 2020
from 43.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
59.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
62.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
Female
57.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
Foreign born
56.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
21.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% 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 4,405 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 $86,193 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 $785,200, and the typical rent is about $2,083 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 49.5% 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 7.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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