CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 863
New York · Queens County · 7,479 residents · 0.056 sq mi
Notable rankings
#25highest density in NY#25 US133,554/sq mi#23highest foreign-born in NY#103 US74.1%#138highest population in NY7,479TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 863 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,839. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $400,400. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
7,479
+12%since 2020
from 6,707 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
133,554 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 119,768 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
+12%since 2020
from 44.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,839
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,012 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,324
+7%since 2020
from $21,745 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
−15%since 2020
from 0.490 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.9%
Information13.8%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
Other services5.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Public administration1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Retail trade0.7%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$400,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $276,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,732
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,520 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
68.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
+19%since 2020
from 6.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.2%(484)
Black1.7%(112)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(1,369)
Asian70.7%(4,742)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.6%(3,798)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(455)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(1,637)
Asian69.8%(5,221)
Other2.1%(160)
Diversity Score57.6%(4,306)
Diversity Score
58
+2%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.1 min
−11%since 2020
from 42.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
38.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
26.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% 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
45.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Female
51.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Foreign born
74.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
11.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% 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 7,479 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 $53,839 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 $400,400, and the typical rent is about $1,732 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.8% 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 23.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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