CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 779.08
New York · Queens County · 3,061 residents · 0.077 sq mi
Notable rankings
#349highest commute in NY#636 US48.4 min#343lowest young in NY30.3 yrs#1262highest density in the US39,753/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 779.08 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,265. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Renters pay a median $2,064 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
7% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,061
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,048 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
39,753 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 39,584 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.3
+1%since 2020
from 29.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,265
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,875 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,436
+36%since 2020
from $25,327 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+3%since 2020
from 0.418 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
Other services12.4%
Public administration11%
Finance & insurance6.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Retail trade1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,064
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,694 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
93.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.8%(390)
Black23.7%(722)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(738)
Asian30.1%(918)
Other9.2%(280)
Diversity Score96.2%(2,933)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26%(796)
Black18.5%(567)
Hispanic / Latino38.5%(1,178)
Asian13.5%(412)
Other3.5%(108)
Diversity Score91.3%(2,795)
Diversity Score
91
−5%since 2020
from 96 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
48.4 min
+9%since 2020
from 44.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
43.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% 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
34.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.7%
+20.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
Female
44.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
Foreign born
33.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% 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 3,061 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 $79,265 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $2,064 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.4% 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 16.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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