CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 853
New York · Queens County · 4,828 residents · 0.075 sq mi
Notable rankings
#29highest foreign-born in NY#122 US73.4%#85highest old in NY58.1 yrs#425highest density in NY#467 US64,373/sq mi#287lowest low income in NY$35,985TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 853 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,985. Population has declined 14% since 2020. Median home value is $595,400. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 58% less than the Queens County median. Despite a median home value of $595,400, the poverty rate sits 43% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
4,828
−14%since 2020
from 5,634 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
64,373 / sq mi
−14%since 2020
from 75,120 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
58.1
+21%since 2020
from 48.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,985
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,357 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,392
+28%since 2020
from $28,467 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
−5%since 2020
from 0.551 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.1%
Information7.2%
Public administration6.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
Retail trade5.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$595,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $545,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,034
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,564 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
47.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.5
+22%since 2020
from 13.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(348)
Black2.1%(117)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(711)
Asian76%(4,283)
Other3.1%(175)
Diversity Score50.1%(2,824)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(253)
Black1.8%(86)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(843)
Asian74.4%(3,590)
Other1.2%(56)
Diversity Score51.7%(2,495)
Diversity Score
52
+3%since 2020
from 50 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.7 min
+13%since 2020
from 35.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
32.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
52.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Female
48.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Foreign born
73.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
11.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% 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 4,828 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 $35,985 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 $595,400, and the typical rent is about $2,034 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.4% 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 17.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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