CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 85
New York · Queens County · 1,821 residents · 0.105 sq mi
Notable rankings
#74highest broadband in NY#1641 US100.0%#246lowest young in NY28.9 yrs#466highest high poverty in NY32.1%TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 85 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,708. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 2020. Renters pay a median $2,163 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,821
+94%since 2020
from 941 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
17,343 / sq mi
+94%since 2020
from 8,962 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.9
−9%since 2020
from 31.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,708
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,283 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,366
+3%since 2020
from $23,556 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+23.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
−6%since 2020
from 0.445 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.7%
Professional, scientific, technical18.7%
Wholesale trade16.7%
Other services11.1%
Public administration11.1%
Information5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Retail trade1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,163
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,533 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
95.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
61.1%
+61.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic31%(292)
Black5%(47)
Hispanic / Latino45.6%(429)
Asian18.2%(171)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score82.5%(777)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.1%(421)
Black10.9%(198)
Hispanic / Latino45.1%(822)
Asian18.7%(341)
Other2.1%(39)
Diversity Score86.9%(1,583)
Diversity Score
87
+5%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.6 min
+24%since 2020
from 28.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
48.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
51.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
Female
48.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.2% in 2020
Foreign born
46.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
25.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% 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 1,821 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 $82,708 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 $2,163 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.7% 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 32.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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