CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 690
New York · Queens County · 3,756 residents · 0.135 sq mi
Notable rankings
#434highest foreign-born in NY#1758 US52.0%TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 690 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $718,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
3,756
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,746 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
27,822 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 27,748 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−1%since 2020
from 37.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$111,464
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $95,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,661
+39%since 2020
from $28,454 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
−10%since 2020
from 0.362 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.8%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
Other services7.4%
Information5.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Public administration3.6%
Retail trade3.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction1.2%
Education & health services1%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$718,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $523,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,162
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,088 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
48.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
+18%since 2020
from 5.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(168)
Black86.2%(3,228)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(40)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other7.8%(291)
Diversity Score31.2%(1,167)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3%(111)
Black84.7%(3,181)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(267)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other4.9%(183)
Diversity Score34.3%(1,288)
Diversity Score
34
+10%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.0 min
−21%since 2020
from 50.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Female
57.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Foreign born
52.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 3,756 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 $111,464 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 $718,500, and the typical rent is about $2,162 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.0% 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 4.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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