Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

253,216

7.66% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.2

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

11.7%

5.41% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$69,916

3.58% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$496,100

6.05% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

111,569

4.35% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY had a population of 253k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $69,916. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY grew from 235,194 to 253,216, a 7.66% increase and its median household income grew from $67,501 to $69,916, a 3.58% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (58.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (14.5%), Other (Hispanic) (11.4%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (4.78%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.57%).

30.6% of the households in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans 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.

84.9% of the residents in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in NYC-Queens Community District 12--Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY are CUNY York College (1,424 degrees awarded in 2021), Allen School-Jamaica (286 degrees), and New York Automotive and Diesel Institute (178 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY was $496,100, and the homeownership rate was 49.7%.

Most people in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 47.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY was 1 car per household.

Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY borders Queens Village, Cambria Heights & Rosedale PUMA, NY, Briarwood, Fresh Meadows & Hillcrest PUMA, NY, Richmond Hill & Woodhaven PUMA, NY, and Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY.

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Population & Diversity

Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY is home to a population of 253k people, from which 84.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 43.9% of Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (111k people).

In 2021, there were 4 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (147k people) in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 28.8k 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 Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY are Spanish (32,287 households), Bengali (18,614 households), and Haitian (8,182 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

135,485

Women

53.5%

117,551

Men

46.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 253,036 inhabitants, with 46.5% men, and 53.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

84.9%

2021 Citizenship

84.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 84.9% of Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY was 84.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
147k ± 3.51k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
36.7k ± 2.38k
Other (Hispanic)
28.8k ± 2.7k

16.1%

Hispanic Population

40.8k people

16.1% of the people in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY are hispanic (40.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
23,211 ± 3,565 people
Guyana
22,364 ± 3,506 people
Bangladesh
15,661 ± 2,976 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY was Jamaica, the natal country of 23,211 Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY residents, followed by Guyana with 22,364 and Bangladesh with 15,661.

Foreign-Born Population

43.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

111k people

43.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

103k people

As of 2021, 43.9% of Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY residents (111k 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 Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY was 43.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
32,287 households (13.6%)
Bengali
18,614 households (7.83%)
Haitian
8,182 households (3.44%)

30.6% of the households in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans 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 Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY was Spanish. 13.6% of the households in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans 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

Vietnam
1,137 ± 156
Gulf War (2001-)
980 ± 371
Gulf War (1990s)
609 ± 192

Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY employs 112k people. The largest industries in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,935 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,534 people), and Construction (6,468 people), and the highest paying industries are Travel arrangements & reservation services ($139,630), Computer Systems Design ($130,004), and Public finance activities ($119,313).

Males in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.01 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,760. The income inequality in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.399, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,794

Women

52.2%

51,128

Men

47.8%

The workforce of Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY in 2020 was 106,922 people, with 52.2% woman, and 47.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

112k

2021 Value

4.35%

1 Year growth

± 4.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 4.35%, from 107k employees to 112k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY, are Home health aides (4,626 people), Nursing assistants (4,259 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (3,055 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans 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

112k

2021 Value

4.35%

1 Year growth

± 4.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 4.35%, from 107k employees to 112k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,935 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,534 people), and Construction (6,468 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,225

Median earning men ± $1,098

$38,404

Median earning women ± $1,574

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($74,545), Public Administration ($66,352), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,881).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($67,107), Public Administration ($58,175), and Wholesale Trade ($53,542).

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 Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans 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 Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY awarded 1,888 degrees. The student population of Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,747 male students and 4,754 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY are Black or African American (698 and 38.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (463 and 25.4%), Asian (383 and 21%), and White (131 and 7.18%).

The largest universities in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are CUNY York College (1,424 and 75.4%), Allen School-Jamaica (286 and 15.1%), and New York Automotive and Diesel Institute (178 and 9.43%).

The most popular majors in NYC-Queens Community District 12--Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY are Medical Assistant (286 and 15.1%), General Health Services (209 and 11.1%), and General Psychology (163 and 8.63%).

The median tuition cost in NYC-Queens Community District 12--Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY for a public four year colleges is $6,930 for in-state students and $14,880 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.67%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,501 (36.6% men and 63.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,501 students enrolled in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY, 36.6% men and 63.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 2,716 records, of which 68.1% were women and 31.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health Services
209 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
163 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
113 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in NYC-Queens Community District 12--Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY was General Health Services with 209 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in NYC-Queens Community District 12--Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

CUNY York College
1,424 degrees awarded
Allen School-Jamaica
286 degrees awarded
New York Automotive and Diesel Institute
178 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was CUNY York College with 1,424 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 593 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY, which is 0.458 times less than the 1,295 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 698 degrees mean that there were 1.51 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 463 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

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,930) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($428) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,364) 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, 2.18% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.92% 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 Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (60.4k), Some college (46.5k), and Secondary Education (34.8k).

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 Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY was $496,100 in 2021, which is 2.03 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $467,800 to $496,100, a 6.05% increase. The homeownership rate in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY is 49.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 47.4 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY is $69,916. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans 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

$496,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,620

$37,098

Median Property Taxes

±$1,224

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 Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.7%

Homeownership

2021

70.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 49.7% of the housing units in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans 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 Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans 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 Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans 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.

$69,916

Median Household Income

± $1,853

74.6k

Number of Households

± 2,064

In 2021, the median household income of the 74.6k households in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY grew to $69,916 from the previous year's value of $67,501.

The following chart displays the households in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans 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

0.399

2021 Wage GINI in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY

0.396

2020 Wage GINI in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY was 0.399 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.823% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Public Transit (44.3%)
Drove Alone (40.7%)
Carpooled (5.04%)

In 2021, 44.3% of workers in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (40.7%) and those who carpooled to work (5.04%).

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

47.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (47.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 13.6% of the workforce in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY (29.3k out of 251k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY is Black, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

91.9% of the population of Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 41% on employee plans, 31.6% on Medicaid, 9.11% on Medicare, 9.9% on non-group plans, and 0.33% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.2% were men and 54.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.06%

Uninsured

41%

Employer Coverage

31.6%

Medicaid

9.11%

Medicare

9.9%

Non-Group

0.33%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY declined by 2.83% from 8.3% to 8.06%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.