CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 973
New York · Queens County · 2,116 residents · 0.204 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 973 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,008. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $1,081,900. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
2,116
+9%since 2020
from 1,947 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,373 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 9,544 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+3%since 2020
from 51.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,008
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $105,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,012
+12%since 2020
from $49,795 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
+19%since 2020
from 0.434 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.6%
Information10.8%
Other services6.2%
Public administration5.6%
Transportation & warehousing5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Retail trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Education & health services0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,081,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $880,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,171
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,855 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
94.5%
+24.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.6
+51%since 2020
from 8.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(1,354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(464)
Asian6%(116)
Other0.7%(13)
Diversity Score57%(1,110)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(1,484)
Black0.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino16%(339)
Asian12.3%(260)
Other0.8%(16)
Diversity Score58.4%(1,236)
Diversity Score
58
+2%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.6 min
−20%since 2020
from 40.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
11.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Female
54.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Foreign born
36.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% 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 2,116 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 $86,008 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 $1,081,900, and the typical rent is about $2,171 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.2% 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 5.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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