CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 87
New York · Queens County · 3,480 residents · 0.098 sq mi
Notable rankings
#39lowest low income in NY#496 US$20,292#412highest commute in NY#743 US47.7 min#318lowest low broadband in NY79.2%#334highest high poverty in NY36.2%TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 36.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,480
−2%since 2020
from 3,536 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
35,510 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 36,082 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+18%since 2020
from 37.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$31,042
+93%since 2020
from $16,067 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.641
+24%since 2020
from 0.519 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Retail trade3.6%
Other services2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$911
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $554 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
99.5% rent
Vacancy rate
34.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.5%(478)
Black37%(1,307)
Hispanic / Latino45.8%(1,621)
Asian2.5%(89)
Other1.2%(41)
Diversity Score79.3%(2,803)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13%(452)
Black33.7%(1,173)
Hispanic / Latino40.8%(1,419)
Asian6.3%(219)
Other6.2%(217)
Diversity Score86.9%(3,025)
Diversity Score
87
+10%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
47.7 min
+13%since 2020
from 42.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.3%
−21.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
65.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% 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
79.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
35.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
Female
64.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.0% in 2020
Foreign born
30.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% 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 3,480 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $911 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.1% 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 36.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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