CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 998.01
New York · Queens County · 9,023 residents · 0.176 sq mi
Notable rankings
#40highest population in NY#954 US9,023#208highest commute in NY#387 US50.7 min#789highest density in the US51,267/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 998.01 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $652,200. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Despite a median home value of $652,200, the poverty rate sits 33% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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
9,023
+5%since 2020
from 8,631 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
51,267 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 49,040 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+29%since 2020
from 36.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,278
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,532 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,562
+9%since 2020
from $28,014 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
+40%since 2020
from 0.378 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
Other services7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Retail trade1.6%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Public administration0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$652,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $492,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,793
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,465 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
72.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.7%
+44.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
+20.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
+25%since 2020
from 7.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(369)
Black52.9%(4,568)
Hispanic / Latino30.8%(2,662)
Asian3.7%(321)
Other8.2%(711)
Diversity Score76.8%(6,633)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(243)
Black53.3%(4,812)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(2,380)
Asian4.4%(399)
Other13.2%(1,189)
Diversity Score78.2%(7,060)
Diversity Score
78
+2%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
50.7 min
−8%since 2020
from 55.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
37.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
46.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
Female
53.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
Foreign born
46.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% 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 9,023 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 $70,278 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 $652,200, and the typical rent is about $1,793 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.5% 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 16.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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