Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY

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2021 Population
166,345
2.99% 1-year growth
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
35.8
1.7% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
11.9%
5.22% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$78,952
5.34% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$811,600
1.63% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
88,336
0.137% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY had a population of 166k people with a median age of 35.8 and a median household income of $78,952. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY grew from 161,517 to 166,345, a 2.99% increase and its median household income grew from $74,950 to $78,952, a 5.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (14.2%), Other (Hispanic) (9.69%), White (Hispanic) (9.18%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.9%).

49.9% of the households in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

84.4% of the residents in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in NYC-Queens Community District 1--Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY are Empire Beauty School-Queens (81 degrees awarded in 2021) and Miami Ad School-New York (27 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY was $811,600, and the homeownership rate was 19.1%.

Most people in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 40.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY was 0 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY is home to a population of 166k people, from which 84.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 36.8% of Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (61.2k people).

In 2021, there were 3.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.6k people) in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 16.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY are Spanish (32,022 households), Greek (8,680 households), and Arabic (5,255 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
84,867
Women
51%
81,500
Men
49%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 166,367 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

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Citizenship

84.4%
2021 Citizenship
84%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 84.4% of Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY was 84%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    82.6k ± 2.69k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    23.6k ± 1.76k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    16.1k ± 1.84k
25.8%
Hispanic Population
42.9k people

In 2021, there were 3.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.6k people) in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 16.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

25.8% of the people in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY are hispanic (42.9k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Greece
    4,610 ± 1,644 people
  2. Mexico
    4,219 ± 1,574 people
  3. Bangladesh
    3,771 ± 1,490 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY was Greece, the natal country of 4,610 Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY residents, followed by Mexico with 4,219 and Bangladesh with 3,771.

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Foreign-Born Population

36.8%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
61.2k people
37.3%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
60.3k people

As of 2021, 36.8% of Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY residents (61.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY was 37.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    32,022 households (20.3%)
  2. Greek
    8,680 households (5.49%)
  3. Arabic
    5,255 households (3.33%)

49.9% of the households in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY was Spanish. 20.3% of the households in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    744 ± 281
  2. Vietnam
    663 ± 180
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    347 ± 129

Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY employs 88.3k people. The largest industries in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY are Restaurants & Food Services (6,408 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,064 people), and Construction (4,386 people), and the highest paying industries are Banking & related activities ($156,063), Alcoholic beverages merchant wholesalers ($154,819), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($136,157).

Males in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,393. The income inequality in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.409, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
41,663
Women
47.2%
46,552
Men
52.8%

The workforce of Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY in 2020 was 88,215 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

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Occupations

88.3k
2021 Value
0.137%
1 Year growth
± 0.137%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.137%, from 88.2k employees to 88.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY, are Other managers (3,257 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,134 people), and Waiters & waitresses (2,055 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

88.3k
2021 Value
0.137%
1 Year growth
± 0.137%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.137%, from 88.2k employees to 88.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,408 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,064 people), and Construction (4,386 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$60,187
Median earning men ± $2,497
$53,543
Median earning women ± $1,347

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,098), Public Administration ($84,743), and Information ($79,247).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,878), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,749), and Information ($71,382).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer
Senator from New York3
Assumed office on January 3, 1999
Kirsten Gillibrand
Senator from New York1
Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

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US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

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In 2021, universities in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY awarded 108 degrees. The student population of Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 24 male students and 126 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY are Black or African American (40 and 37.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (26 and 24.5%), White (25 and 23.6%), and Asian (7 and 6.6%).

The largest universities in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Empire Beauty School-Queens (81 and 75%) and Miami Ad School-New York (27 and 25%).

The most popular majors in NYC-Queens Community District 1--Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY are General Cosmetology (81 and 75%) and Advertising (27 and 25%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 150 students enrolled in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY, 16% men and 84% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 43 records, of which 97.7% were women and 2.33% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
81 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in NYC-Queens Community District 1--Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 81 degrees awarded
  2. 27 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Empire Beauty School-Queens with 81 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 20 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY, which is 0.227 times less than the 88 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 40 degrees mean that there were 1.54 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 26 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($19,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($3,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.47% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.07% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (44.8k), High School or Equivalent (30.2k), and Graduate Degree (24.5k).

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The median property value in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY was $811,600 in 2021, which is 3.31 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $798,600 to $811,600, a 1.63% increase. The homeownership rate in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY is 19.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 40.5 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 0 cars per household.

Median household income in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY is $78,952. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Property

$811,600
Median Property Value 2021
±$30,080
$13,770
Median Property Taxes
±$870

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Rent vs Own

19.1%
Homeownership
2021
58.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 19.1% of the housing units in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 18.2%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$78,952
Median Household Income
± $2,586
72.1k
Number of Households
± 2,030

In 2021, the median household income of the 72.1k households in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY grew to $78,952 from the previous year's value of $74,950.

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Wage Distribution

0.409
2021 Wage GINI in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY
0.407
2020 Wage GINI in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY was 0.409 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.603% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Public Transit (60.2%)
  2. Drove Alone (13.9%)
  3. Worked At Home (13.7%)

In 2021, 60.2% of workers in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (13.9%) and those who worked at home (13.7%).

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Commute Time

40.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (40.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.83% of the workforce in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

0 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY have 0 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY (19.7k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

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92.6% of the population of Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 49.3% on employee plans, 22.2% on Medicaid, 8.51% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.349% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.5% under 18 years, 32.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.35%
Uninsured
49.3%
Employer Coverage
22.2%
Medicaid
8.51%
Medicare
12.4%
Non-Group
0.349%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY grew by 7.32% from 6.85% to 7.35%.

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