CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 938
New York · Queens County · 5,001 residents · 0.313 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 938 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,573. Population has declined 3% since 2020. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,001
−3%since 2020
from 5,176 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,978 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 16,537 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.6
−3%since 2020
from 51.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,573
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,277 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,888
+50%since 2020
from $27,916 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+22.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
−3%since 2020
from 0.435 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.6%
Information8.5%
Other services6.3%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
Public administration3.8%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Retail trade2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,711
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,445 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
83.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.3%
+25.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic61%(3,156)
Black7.7%(399)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(1,367)
Asian3.2%(166)
Other1.7%(88)
Diversity Score68.9%(3,566)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(3,218)
Black7.1%(353)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(1,295)
Asian2.6%(131)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score64.2%(3,208)
Diversity Score
64
−7%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.8 min
−14%since 2020
from 53.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
42.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% 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
34.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
51.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
18.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+23.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% 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 5,001 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 $81,573 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 $1,711 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.8% 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 11.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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