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

About

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.

Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY borders Hunts Point, Longwood & Melrose PUMA, NY, East Harlem PUMA, NY, Upper East Side PUMA, NY, Jackson Heights & North Corona PUMA, NY, and Sunnyside & Woodside PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & 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).

Population & Diversity

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.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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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.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
82.6k ± 2.69k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
23.6k ± 1.76k
Other (Hispanic)
16.1k ± 1.84k

25.8%

Hispanic Population

42.9k people

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

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Greece
4,610 ± 1,644 people
Mexico
4,219 ± 1,574 people
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.

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.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
32,022 households (20.3%)
Greek
8,680 households (5.49%)
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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
744 ± 281
Vietnam
663 ± 180
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.

Economy

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.

Employment

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.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY.

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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.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

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.

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).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

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.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

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

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

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%).

Admissions & Enrollments

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.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

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.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in NYC-Queens Community District 1--Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Empire Beauty School-Queens
81 degrees awarded
Miami Ad School-New York
27 degrees awarded

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

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.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

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.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

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.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

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.

Housing

Property

$811,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$30,080

$13,770

Median Property Taxes

±$870

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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.

The following chart displays the households in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Public Transit (60.2%)
Drove Alone (13.9%)
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%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

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.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

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.

Coverage

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.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Astoria & Long Island City PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.