CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 987
New York · Queens County · 2,591 residents · 0.258 sq mi
Notable rankings
#264highest broadband in NY98.9%TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 987 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $930,700. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,591
+4%since 2020
from 2,498 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,043 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 9,682 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+2%since 2020
from 45.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$105,313
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $84,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,160
+17%since 2020
from $47,816 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
−10%since 2020
from 0.519 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.5%
Public administration7%
Information6.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Retail trade4.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Education & health services0.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$930,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $846,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,649 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
−11%since 2020
from 10.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(1,955)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(240)
Asian11%(276)
Other1.1%(27)
Diversity Score45.7%(1,143)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(2,004)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(209)
Asian13.5%(349)
Other0.9%(23)
Diversity Score47.1%(1,221)
Diversity Score
47
+3%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.9 min
+12%since 2020
from 34.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% 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
14.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Female
45.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Foreign born
31.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% 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 2,591 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 $105,313 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 $930,700, and the typical rent is about $2,000 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.6% 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 8.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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