CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 96
New York · Queens County · 3,072 residents · 0.08 sq mi
Notable rankings
#135highest foreign-born in NY#503 US63.6%#189highest broadband in NY99.2%#411highest commute in NY#742 US47.7 min#1341highest density in the US38,400/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 96 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,423. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $695,400. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% more than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
3,072
−5%since 2020
from 3,250 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
38,400 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 40,625 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+4%since 2020
from 44.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$124,423
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $91,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,701
+63%since 2020
from $27,367 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+3%since 2020
from 0.412 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.2%
Professional, scientific, technical15.2%
Other services13.3%
Information10.5%
Public administration4%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Retail trade0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$695,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $546,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,097
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,652 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
−7%since 2020
from 6.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.8%(189)
Black8.7%(282)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(603)
Asian32.6%(1,061)
Other34.3%(1,115)
Diversity Score91.3%(2,967)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(82)
Black10.3%(316)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(351)
Asian39.5%(1,214)
Other36.1%(1,109)
Diversity Score86.1%(2,646)
Diversity Score
86
−6%since 2020
from 91 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
47.7 min
+2%since 2020
from 46.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
34.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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
21.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
51.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
63.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% 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 3,072 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 $124,423 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 $695,400, and the typical rent is about $2,097 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.8% 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 10.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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