CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 954
New York · Queens County · 7,184 residents · 0.312 sq mi
Notable rankings
#138highest rent burden in NY#1733 US81.0%#224highest commute in NY#414 US50.4 min#168highest population in NY7,184TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 954 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,053. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $689,800. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $689,800, the poverty rate sits 66% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,184
+15%since 2020
from 6,255 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
23,026 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 20,048 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
−3%since 2020
from 33.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,053
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $73,405 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,099
+31%since 2020
from $29,190 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
+13%since 2020
from 0.472 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.3%
Other services8.8%
Public administration7.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
Information4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$689,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $428,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,115
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,765 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
47.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
+44%since 2020
from 5.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11%(690)
Black52%(3,252)
Hispanic / Latino28.4%(1,777)
Asian4.6%(285)
Other4%(251)
Diversity Score79.1%(4,950)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.9%(927)
Black54.6%(3,919)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(2,016)
Asian1.9%(133)
Other2.6%(189)
Diversity Score75.7%(5,442)
Diversity Score
76
−4%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
50.4 min
−7%since 2020
from 54.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
33.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% 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
31.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
49.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
31.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% 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 7,184 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 $82,053 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 $689,800, and the typical rent is about $2,115 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.9% 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 20.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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