CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 779.04
New York · Queens County · 5,096 residents · 0.149 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 779.04 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,279. Population has declined 12% since 2020. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $711,900.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,096
−12%since 2020
from 5,783 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
34,201 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 38,812 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
+9%since 2020
from 33.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$107,279
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $93,395 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,322
+39%since 2020
from $34,098 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+7%since 2020
from 0.406 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
Information6.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Other services3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Public administration1.2%
Retail trade1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$711,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $655,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,217
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,792 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
59.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
−5%since 2020
from 7.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(3,088)
Black1%(55)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(755)
Asian28.9%(1,673)
Other3.7%(212)
Diversity Score76.6%(4,429)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(2,135)
Black0.8%(39)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(1,015)
Asian20%(1,019)
Other17.4%(888)
Diversity Score89.3%(4,551)
Diversity Score
89
+17%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.2 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 44.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
42.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% 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
23.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
Female
53.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
Foreign born
45.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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 5,096 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 $107,279 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 $711,900, and the typical rent is about $2,217 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 50.6% 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 8.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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