CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 779.03
New York · Queens County · 3,410 residents · 0.102 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 779.03 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,944. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $365,900.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% 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
3,410
+5%since 2020
from 3,234 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
33,431 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 31,706 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+1%since 2020
from 38.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$96,944
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $88,421 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,400
+4%since 2020
from $37,035 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
−8%since 2020
from 0.440 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Other services4.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Education & health services1.6%
Retail trade1.5%
Public administration1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$365,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $281,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,788
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,504 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
40.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+18%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic43%(1,392)
Black1.3%(42)
Hispanic / Latino26%(841)
Asian26.6%(861)
Other3%(98)
Diversity Score84.4%(2,729)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(1,476)
Black2.8%(94)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(752)
Asian28.8%(983)
Other3.1%(105)
Diversity Score84.9%(2,895)
Diversity Score
85
+1%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.3 min
−16%since 2020
from 44.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
34.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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
18.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
57.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
48.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
28.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% 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 3,410 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 $96,944 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 $365,900, and the typical rent is about $1,788 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.4% 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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