CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 981
New York · Queens County · 2,486 residents · 0.251 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 981 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $1,105,000. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 50% more than the Queens County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,486
+12%since 2020
from 2,217 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,904 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 8,833 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
−3%since 2020
from 46.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$129,250
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $93,452 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,712
+44%since 2020
from $37,378 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
−13%since 2020
from 0.429 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.5%
Other services9.9%
Public administration9.3%
Information6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
Retail trade3.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,105,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $972,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,125
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,754 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.0%
−36.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
−18%since 2020
from 10.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(1,468)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(283)
Asian21%(466)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.6%(1,389)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(1,557)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(420)
Asian19.4%(482)
Other1.1%(27)
Diversity Score67.7%(1,683)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.1 min
+7%since 2020
from 34.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+2.7 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
6.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Female
51.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Foreign born
40.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% 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 2,486 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 $129,250 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 $1,105,000, and the typical rent is about $2,125 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.6% 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 6.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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