CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 790
New York · Queens County · 3,137 residents · 0.101 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1108highest commute in the US45.9 min#467highest foreign-born in NY#1917 US51.2%#1927highest density in the US31,059/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 790 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,500. Population has grown 24% since 2020. Median home value is $728,300. Despite a median home value of $728,300, the poverty rate sits 44% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
3,137
+24%since 2020
from 2,527 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
31,059 / sq mi
+24%since 2020
from 25,020 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
−1%since 2020
from 38.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$97,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $79,405 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,500
+17%since 2020
from $29,529 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+14%since 2020
from 0.391 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16%
Professional, scientific, technical16%
Wholesale trade9.1%
Other services6.1%
Information5.8%
Retail trade2.6%
Public administration2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$728,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $507,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,554
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,661 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
47.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.7%
+25.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
+17%since 2020
from 6.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(29)
Black61.9%(1,565)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(330)
Asian7.2%(181)
Other16.7%(422)
Diversity Score70.8%(1,789)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(38)
Black52.5%(1,648)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(405)
Asian7.4%(232)
Other25.9%(814)
Diversity Score79.3%(2,488)
Diversity Score
79
+12%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.9 min
−5%since 2020
from 48.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
37.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% 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
29.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Female
49.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Foreign born
51.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% 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 3,137 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 $97,500 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 $728,300, and the typical rent is about $2,554 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.2% 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 17.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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