CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 939
New York · Queens County · 5,819 residents · 0.253 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 939 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,471. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $871,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
5,819
−1%since 2020
from 5,885 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
23,000 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 23,261 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+10%since 2020
from 32.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,471
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,833 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,326
+3%since 2020
from $34,184 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+6%since 2020
from 0.411 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.7%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
Wholesale trade13.5%
Information10.2%
Other services7.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
Retail trade5.2%
Public administration4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$871,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $647,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,573
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,866 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
61.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.0
+37%since 2020
from 8.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.8%(1,815)
Black3.4%(201)
Hispanic / Latino37.8%(2,222)
Asian27.1%(1,592)
Other0.9%(55)
Diversity Score86%(5,060)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16%(930)
Black3%(175)
Hispanic / Latino37.9%(2,206)
Asian42.4%(2,470)
Other0.7%(38)
Diversity Score81.2%(4,725)
Diversity Score
81
−6%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.0 min
+9%since 2020
from 41.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
28.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
47.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
55.5%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
25.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% 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 5,819 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 $79,471 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 $871,900, and the typical rent is about $2,573 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.4% 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 5.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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