South Jamaica, Queens Demographics, Housing & Census Data

South Jamaica, Queens Census and ACS demographic tables: population, race, age, income, poverty, rent, housing types, single-family homes, commute, education, internet access, health insurance, and disability.

South Jamaica, Queens

South Jamaica
Queens, New York City
Population
42,675
Overlapping council districts Overlap means that a council district contains part of this neighborhood.
27, 28
Population Density
31,436 /sq mi
Average Geographic Mismatch Error : 0.00 p.p. Geographic mismatch error comes from Census geographic boundaries not perfectly aligning with neighborhood boundaries. We can test how much mismatch error skews neighborhood statistics for a subset of variables. For this neighborhood , the average error is 0.00 percentage points. More detail is available on the neighborhood geography page , and the methodology page explains geographic mismatch error in more detail.
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South Jamaica at a Glance

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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Category South Jamaica
Hispanic 16.1% ±2.8 pp6,873 ±1,201
White 0.9% ±0.8 pp368 ±331
Black 49.6% ±4.1 pp21,162 ±1,766
Asian 21.7% ±3.3 pp9,251 ±1,414
Other or Multi-racial 11.8% ±2.4 pp5,021 ±1,033
Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race. NYC’s citywide Hispanic margin of error is not shown because ACS treats the Hispanic-origin total as a controlled estimate for this geography, meaning it is fixed to an official Census population total rather than estimated only from the ACS sample. Non-Hispanic race categories still have published MOEs.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Hispanic 16.1%±2.8 pp6,873±1,201 28.5%2,420,122 ▼ -12.4% 125/197
White 0.9%±0.8 pp368±331 31.0%±0.0 pp2,627,063±3,874 ▼ -30.1% 196/197
Black 49.6%±4.1 pp21,162±1,766 20.4%±0.1 pp1,730,658±6,239 ▲ +29.2% 29/197
Asian 21.7%±3.3 pp9,251±1,414 14.6%±0.1 pp1,240,270±4,947 ▲ +7.1% 52/197
Other or Multi-racial 11.8%±2.4 pp5,021±1,033 5.5%±0.1 pp465,731±10,192 ▲ +6.3% 6/197
Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race. NYC’s citywide Hispanic margin of error is not shown because ACS treats the Hispanic-origin total as a controlled estimate for this geography, meaning it is fixed to an official Census population total rather than estimated only from the ACS sample. Non-Hispanic race categories still have published MOEs.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Age Distribution

Category South Jamaica
Under 5 8.1% ±1.3 pp3,476 ±560
5-17 16.6% ±1.3 pp7,097 ±549
18-24 9.9% ±1.0 pp4,216 ±428
25-44 28.0% ±1.9 pp11,960 ±793
45-64 24.5% ±1.0 pp10,470 ±445
65-74 7.6% ±1.0 pp3,236 ±415
75-84 3.6% ±0.6 pp1,528 ±263
85+ 1.6% ±0.4 pp692 ±187
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Under 5 8.1%±1.3 pp3,476±560 5.7%±0.1 pp482,148±7,500 ▲ +2.5% 10/197
5-17 16.6%±1.3 pp7,097±549 14.5%±0.1 pp1,230,462±10,047 ▲ +2.1% 57/197
18-24 9.9%±1.0 pp4,216±428 8.1%±0.1 pp686,487±7,716 ▲ +1.8% 34/197
25-44 28.0%±1.9 pp11,960±793 30.7%±0.1 pp2,605,117±12,057 ▼ -2.7% 103/197
45-64 24.5%±1.0 pp10,470±445 24.5%±0.1 pp2,075,334±10,810 ▲ +0.1% 110/197
65-74 7.6%±1.0 pp3,236±415 9.5%±0.1 pp802,199±7,812 ▼ -1.9% 161/197
75-84 3.6%±0.6 pp1,528±263 5.0%±0.1 pp425,999±5,805 ▼ -1.4% 160/197
85+ 1.6%±0.4 pp692±187 2.1%±0.0 pp176,098±4,092 ▼ -0.5% 128/197
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

Category South Jamaica
No High School Diploma 21.7% ±2.0 pp6,056 ±562
High School Diploma or GED 30.3% ±2.7 pp8,451 ±751
Some College or Associate's Degree 29.4% ±3.0 pp8,202 ±825
Bachelor's Degree 13.2% ±1.5 pp3,673 ±411
Graduate Degree 5.4% ±1.3 pp1,504 ±371
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
No High School Diploma 21.7%±2.0 pp6,056±562 16.2%±0.2 pp985,216±9,885 ▲ +5.5% 56/197
High School Diploma or GED 30.3%±2.7 pp8,451±751 22.7%±0.2 pp1,378,575±11,063 ▲ +7.6% 35/197
Some College or Associate's Degree 29.4%±3.0 pp8,202±825 19.5%±0.2 pp1,187,395±10,109 ▲ +9.9% 7/197
Bachelor's Degree 13.2%±1.5 pp3,673±411 24.0%±0.2 pp1,457,538±10,672 ▼ -10.8% 173/197
Graduate Degree 5.4%±1.3 pp1,504±371 17.7%±0.2 pp1,076,023±9,188 ▼ -12.3% 177/197
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Population

Category South Jamaica
Total Population 42,675 ±2,622
Total Households 12,660 ±556
Population Density 31,436 ±1,932 people/sq mi
Note: These are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, not 2020 decennial Census counts. The ACS surveys a sample of households over five years, so its population estimate and margin of error can differ from the Census’s April 1, 2020 full count; population change since 2020 and geographic aggregation at split Census geographies can also contribute. Learn more in the methodology.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica Average Neighborhood Difference
Total Population 42,675 43,023 ▼ −348
Total Households 12,660 16,921 ▼ −4,261
Population Density 31,436 people/sq mi 47,082 people/sq mi ▼ −15,646
Note: These are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, not 2020 decennial Census counts. The ACS surveys a sample of households over five years, so its population estimate and margin of error can differ from the Census’s April 1, 2020 full count; population change since 2020 and geographic aggregation at split Census geographies can also contribute. Learn more in the methodology.
Compared against the average neighborhood rather than the citywide total, since population size is dominated by a handful of large neighborhoods. Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category 2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19 Difference Rank
Total Population 42,294 ±1,528 41,994 ±1,556 42,675 ±2,622 ▲ +381 ±3,035▲ +681 ±3,049▼ −300 ±2,181 ▼ −40▼ −682▼ −348 80/19784/19779/197
Average Neighborhood 42,334 42,676 43,023 ▲ +689▲ +347▲ +341
Total Households 11,567 ±264 11,832 ±278 12,660 ±556 ▲ +1,093 ±616▲ +828 ±622▲ +265 ±384 ▼ −4,141▼ −4,240▼ −4,261 128/197127/197128/197
Average Neighborhood 15,708 16,072 16,921 ▲ +1,213▲ +848▲ +365
Population Density (per sq mi) 31,155 ±1,125 30,934 ±1,147 31,436 ±1,932 ▲ +281▲ +502▼ −221 ▼ −15,369▼ −16,025▼ −15,646 122/197123/197122/197
Average Neighborhood Density 46,524 46,959 47,082 ▲ +558▲ +123▲ +436

Household Size

Category South Jamaica
Average Household Size 3.36±0.20
1-Person Households 17.7% ±2.4 pp2,241 ±300
2-Person Households 20.9% ±2.9 pp2,652 ±366
3-Person Households 19.4% ±2.6 pp2,456 ±331
4+ Person Households 42.0% ±3.7 pp5,311 ±469
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Average Household Size 3.36±0.20 2.48±0.01 ▲ +0.88 7/197
1-Person Households 17.7%±2.4 pp2,241±300 33.8%±0.2 pp1,127,551±7,611 ▼ -16.1% 184/197
2-Person Households 20.9%±2.9 pp2,652±366 29.2%±0.2 pp973,113±7,945 ▼ -8.2% 189/197
3-Person Households 19.4%±2.6 pp2,456±331 15.8%±0.2 pp525,276±7,137 ▲ +3.6% 38/197
4+ Person Households 42.0%±3.7 pp5,311±469 21.2%±0.2 pp708,148±7,932 ▲ +20.7% 9/197
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Marital Status

Category South Jamaica
Never Married 44.9% ±2.1 pp15,166 ±723
Married 42.6% ±1.1 pp14,406 ±370
Separated 1.6% ±0.5 pp539 ±165
Divorced 5.6% ±0.9 pp1,879 ±305
Widowed 5.3% ±0.9 pp1,805 ±317
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Never Married 44.9%±2.1 pp15,166±723 44.4%±0.2 pp3,129,101±12,014 ▲ +0.5% 94/197
Married 42.6%±1.1 pp14,406±370 39.4%±0.2 pp2,779,410±14,799 ▲ +3.2% 84/197
Separated 1.6%±0.5 pp539±165 2.8%±0.1 pp196,782±4,212 ▼ -1.2% 150/197
Divorced 5.6%±0.9 pp1,879±305 8.2%±0.1 pp579,696±7,282 ▼ -2.7% 185/197
Widowed 5.3%±0.9 pp1,805±317 5.2%±0.1 pp365,144±5,378 ▲ +0.2% 99/197
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Language Spoken at Home

Category South Jamaica
Speak English Only 62.1% ±3.9 pp24,344 ±1,536
Other Indo-European 17.7% ±2.9 pp6,929 ±1,144
Spanish 13.7% ±2.5 pp5,372 ±983
Other Languages 3.5% ±1.1 pp1,363 ±450
French, Haitian, or Cajun 3.0% ±1.0 pp1,191 ±378
Note: The ‘Other Languages’ row includes named language groups with a prevalence below 1% in this neighborhood, as well as languages not separately enumerated by the Census Bureau. In historical views, the 1% test uses the most recent release and the same set of rows is shown for every period, so an earlier release may list a group below 1%. See the full list of language categories and what they include.
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Speak English Only 62.1%±3.9 pp24,344±1,536 52.3%±0.2 pp4,188,207±17,434 ▲ +9.8% 72/197
Other Indo-European 17.7%±2.9 pp6,929±1,144 5.6%±0.1 pp450,254±8,868 ▲ +12.0% 12/169
Spanish 13.7%±2.5 pp5,372±983 22.6%±0.1 pp1,810,363±9,628 ▼ -8.9% 113/197
Other Languages 3.5%±1.1 pp1,363±450 2.0%±0.1 pp163,950±5,580 ▲ +1.4% 97/197
French, Haitian, or Cajun 3.0%±1.0 pp1,191±378 2.4%±0.1 pp188,789±6,199 ▲ +0.7% 40/121
Note: The ‘Other Languages’ row includes named language groups with a prevalence below 1% in this neighborhood, as well as languages not separately enumerated by the Census Bureau. In historical views, the 1% test uses the most recent release and the same set of rows is shown for every period, so an earlier release may list a group below 1%. See the full list of language categories and what they include.
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Proficiency

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Category South Jamaica
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 75.0% ±2.2 pp75.0%±2.2 pp29,383 ±854
Speaks English Well (of residents age 5+) 10.5% ±1.5 pp10.5%±1.5 pp4,097 ±570
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 12.2% ±1.9 pp117.1%±8.4 pp4,796 ±751
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 2.4% ±0.7 pp22.5%±5.6 pp923 ±264
↳ Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 25.0% ±2.2 pp239.6%±39.5 pp9,816 ±872
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 75.0%±2.2 pp75.0%±2.2 pp29,383±854 77.5%±0.3 pp77.5%±0.3 pp6,203,073±25,737 ▼ -2.6%▼ -2.6% 120/197
Speaks English Well (of residents age 5+) 10.5%±1.5 pp10.5%±1.5 pp4,097±570 10.5%±0.1 pp10.5%±0.1 pp837,369±10,072 0%0% 98/197
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 12.2%±1.9 pp117.1%±8.4 pp4,796±751 8.3%±0.1 pp79.3%±0.3 pp663,861±8,491 ▲ +3.9%▲ +37.8% 43/19725/197
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 2.4%±0.7 pp22.5%±5.6 pp923±264 3.7%±0.1 pp35.5%±0.6 pp297,393±6,002 ▼ -1.4%▼ -13.0% 112/197113/197
↳ Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 25.0%±2.2 pp239.6%±39.5 pp9,816±872 22.5%±0.2 pp214.8%±3.1 pp1,798,623±14,477 ▲ +2.6%▲ +24.8% 78/19746/197
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Household Composition

Category South Jamaica
Married-Couple Households 41.7% ±3.3 pp5,276 ±422
Unmarried-Couple Households 4.0% ±1.6 pp510 ±199
One-Person Households 17.7% ±2.8 pp2,241 ±356
Other Household Types 36.6% ±6.5 pp4,633 ±823
Note: “Other” includes single-parent households, adult roommates, and multi-generational households without a couple at the head.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Married-Couple Households 41.7%±3.3 pp5,276±422 35.1%±0.3 pp1,169,910±8,753 ▲ +6.6% 74/197
Unmarried-Couple Households 4.0%±1.6 pp510±199 6.6%±0.1 pp219,240±4,394 ▼ -2.5% 157/197
One-Person Households 17.7%±2.8 pp2,241±356 33.8%±0.3 pp1,127,551±8,907 ▼ -16.1% 184/197
Other Household Types 36.6%±6.5 pp4,633±823 24.5%±0.5 pp817,387±15,302 ▲ +12.1% 33/197
Note: “Other” includes single-parent households, adult roommates, and multi-generational households without a couple at the head.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Children by Household Type

Category South Jamaica
Children in Married-Couple Households 54.3% ±5.2 pp5,722 ±547
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 9.0% ±4.5 pp949 ±478
Children in Single-Mother Households 30.5% ±5.7 pp3,221 ±599
Children in Single-Father Households 6.2% ±2.6 pp653 ±273
Note: Children under 18 in households, excluding householders, spouses, and unmarried partners. Household types are classified by the “householder” — typically the person who owns or rents the home. In some circumstances, someone classified as a single parent could have another familial relationship to the child — for instance, a grandmother raising a child alone. Similarly, it is possible that a grandmother is the householder and counted as a single-parent household, while married or cohabiting parents also reside in the home and primarily raise the children.
Universe: Children under 18 years in households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Children in Married-Couple Households 54.3%±5.2 pp5,722±547 59.9%±0.5 pp1,019,590±8,419 ▼ -5.6% 123/197
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 9.0%±4.5 pp949±478 6.9%±0.3 pp118,173±5,031 ▲ +2.1% 51/197
Children in Single-Mother Households 30.5%±5.7 pp3,221±599 28.5%±0.5 pp486,058±8,908 ▲ +2.0% 79/197
Children in Single-Father Households 6.2%±2.6 pp653±273 4.6%±0.3 pp78,845±4,300 ▲ +1.6% 48/197
Note: Children under 18 in households, excluding householders, spouses, and unmarried partners. Household types are classified by the “householder” — typically the person who owns or rents the home. In some circumstances, someone classified as a single parent could have another familial relationship to the child — for instance, a grandmother raising a child alone. Similarly, it is possible that a grandmother is the householder and counted as a single-parent household, while married or cohabiting parents also reside in the home and primarily raise the children.
Universe: Children under 18 years in households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Veteran Status

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Category South Jamaica
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 1.7% ±0.6 pp1.7%±0.6 pp559 ±187
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 28.6% ±22.1 pp0.5%±0.4 pp160 ±124
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 19.1% ±18.4 pp0.3%±0.3 pp107 ±103
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 4.7% ±16.2 pp0.1%±0.3 pp26 ±90
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 4.5% ±14.3 pp0.1%±0.2 pp25 ±80
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 43.1% ±26.1 pp0.8%±0.5 pp241 ±146
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 1.7%±0.6 pp1.7%±0.6 pp559±187 1.8%±0.1 pp1.8%±0.1 pp122,761±3,622 ▼ -0.1%▼ -0.1% 99/197
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 28.6%±22.1 pp0.5%±0.4 pp160±124 23.3%±1.2 pp0.4%±0.0 pp28,555±1,469 ▲ +5.4%▲ +0.1% 69/19767/197
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 19.1%±18.4 pp0.3%±0.3 pp107±103 11.4%±0.9 pp0.2%±0.0 pp14,055±1,128 ▲ +7.7%▲ +0.1% 40/19738/197
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 4.7%±16.2 pp0.1%±0.3 pp26±90 30.3%±1.3 pp0.6%±0.0 pp37,225±1,556 ▼ -25.7%▼ -0.5% 195/197190/197
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 4.5%±14.3 pp0.1%±0.2 pp25±80 6.7%±0.8 pp0.1%±0.0 pp8,206±924 ▼ -2.2%0% 87/19787/197
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 43.1%±26.1 pp0.8%±0.5 pp241±146 28.3%±1.2 pp0.5%±0.0 pp34,720±1,502 ▲ +14.8%▲ +0.2% 28/19739/197
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Immigration

Place of Birth and Citizenship

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Category South Jamaica
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 55.2% ±3.8 pp55.2%±3.8 pp23,550 ±1,639
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 44.8% ±1.8 pp44.8%±1.8 pp19,125 ±777
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 28.6% ±1.8 pp63.9%±2.9 pp12,223 ±749
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 16.2% ±1.9 pp36.1%±4.1 pp6,902 ±824
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 55.2%±3.8 pp55.2%±3.8 pp23,550±1,639 63.4%±0.2 pp63.4%±0.2 pp5,377,625±16,754 ▼ -8.2%▼ -8.2% 146/197
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 44.8%±1.8 pp44.8%±1.8 pp19,125±777 36.6%±0.2 pp36.6%±0.2 pp3,106,219±18,165 ▲ +8.2%▲ +8.2% 52/197
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 28.6%±1.8 pp63.9%±2.9 pp12,223±749 21.5%±0.1 pp58.8%±0.2 pp1,826,604±12,235 ▲ +7.1%▲ +5.1% 51/19768/197
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 16.2%±1.9 pp36.1%±4.1 pp6,902±824 15.1%±0.2 pp41.2%±0.4 pp1,279,615±13,426 ▲ +1.1%▼ -5.1% 60/197130/197
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Foreign-Born Residents by Country of Birth

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Category South Jamaica
Born in Bangladesh (of foreign-born residents) 12.2%±2.4 pp27.2%±5.0 pp5,194±1,029
Born in Guyana (of foreign-born residents) 8.8%±1.5 pp19.6%±3.1 pp3,749±649
Born in Jamaica (of foreign-born residents) 6.4%±1.3 pp14.3%±2.6 pp2,732±546
Born in Trinidad Tobago (of foreign-born residents) 2.7%±0.7 pp6.0%±1.4 pp1,147±290
Born in Ecuador (of foreign-born residents) 2.2%±0.8 pp5.0%±1.8 pp949±356
Born in Dominican Republic (of foreign-born residents) 2.2%±0.9 pp4.9%±1.9 pp944±376
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 8.9%19.8%3,794
Note: Individual countries are shown when they account for at least 1% of the area’s total population. Views of earlier releases apply the same test to every release, so a country that reaches 1% in any of them is shown in all of them.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica New York City Difference Rank
Born in Bangladesh (of foreign-born residents) 12.2% ±2.4 pp27.2%±5.0 pp5,194 1.3% ±0.1 pp3.4%106,576 ▲ +10.9%▲ +23.7% 4/1975/197
Born in Guyana (of foreign-born residents) 8.8% ±1.5 pp19.6%±3.1 pp3,749 1.6% ±0.1 pp4.4%137,833 ▲ +7.2%▲ +15.2% 6/1975/197
Born in Jamaica (of foreign-born residents) 6.4% ±1.3 pp14.3%±2.6 pp2,732 1.9% ±0.1 pp5.2%161,534 ▲ +4.5%▲ +9.1% 20/19724/197
Born in Trinidad Tobago (of foreign-born residents) 2.7% ±0.7 pp6.0%±1.4 pp1,147 0.9% ±0.0 pp2.4%75,297 ▲ +1.8%▲ +3.6% 22/19725/197
Born in Ecuador (of foreign-born residents) 2.2% ±0.8 pp5.0%±1.8 pp949 1.6% ±0.1 pp4.3%133,149 ▲ +0.7%▲ +0.7% 32/19738/197
Born in Dominican Republic (of foreign-born residents) 2.2% ±0.9 pp4.9%±1.9 pp944 4.7% ±0.1 pp12.9%399,232 ▼ -2.5%▼ -7.9% 87/19795/197
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 8.9%19.8%3,794 ——
Note: Individual countries are shown when they account for at least 1% of the area’s total population. Views of earlier releases apply the same test to every release, so a country that reaches 1% in any of them is shown in all of them.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Foreign-Born Residents by Year of U.S. Entry

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Category South Jamaica
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 16.8% ±2.2 pp37.4%±4.5 pp7,161 ±924
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 10.2% ±1.1 pp22.8%±2.2 pp4,354 ±456
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 9.5% ±1.2 pp21.2%±2.4 pp4,063 ±500
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 8.3% ±1.1 pp18.5%±2.3 pp3,547 ±460
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 16.8%±2.2 pp37.4%±4.5 pp7,161±924 10.8%±0.1 pp4811.8%±219.4 pp920,255±12,029 ▲ +5.9%▼ -4774.3% 24/19730/197
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 10.2%±1.1 pp22.8%±2.2 pp4,354±456 7.9%±0.1 pp3503.7%±159.0 pp670,090±8,222 ▲ +2.3%▼ -3481.0% 41/19773/197
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 9.5%±1.2 pp21.2%±2.4 pp4,063±500 7.8%±0.1 pp3463.9%±157.8 pp662,467±8,585 ▲ +1.7%▼ -3442.6% 56/19795/197
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 8.3%±1.1 pp18.5%±2.3 pp3,547±460 10.1%±0.1 pp4462.3%±199.1 pp853,407±7,728 ▼ -1.7%▼ -4443.7% 118/197178/197
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later 2.6% ±0.7 pp1,094 ±313 8.6% ±1.5 pp3,592 ±641 16.8% ±2.2 pp7,161 ±924 ▲ +14.2 pp▲ +6,067▲ +8.2 pp▲ +3,569▲ +6.0 pp▲ +2,498
New York City citywide 2.6% ±0.1 pp217,200 ±5,342 7.1% ±0.1 pp599,869 ±8,899 10.8% ±0.1 pp920,255 ±12,029 ▲ +8.2 pp▲ +703,055▲ +3.7 pp▲ +320,386▲ +4.5 pp▲ +382,669
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 9.0% ±1.4 pp3,793 ±602 10.8% ±1.2 pp4,556 ±522 10.2% ±1.1 pp4,354 ±456 ▲ +1.2 pp▲ +561▼ −0.6 pp▼ −202▲ +1.9 pp▲ +763
New York City citywide 10.6% ±0.1 pp887,180 ±9,832 9.0% ±0.1 pp761,572 ±8,014 7.9% ±0.1 pp670,090 ±8,222 ▼ −2.7 pp▼ −217,090▼ −1.1 pp▼ −91,482▼ −1.6 pp▼ −125,608
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 9.4% ±1.2 pp3,987 ±499 10.0% ±1.2 pp4,203 ±508 9.5% ±1.2 pp4,063 ±500 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +76▼ −0.5 pp▼ −140▲ +0.6 pp▲ +216
New York City citywide 10.2% ±0.1 pp855,744 ±8,639 8.9% ±0.1 pp752,563 ±7,712 7.8% ±0.1 pp662,467 ±8,585 ▼ −2.4 pp▼ −193,277▼ −1.1 pp▼ −90,096▼ −1.3 pp▼ −103,181
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 11.3% ±1.2 pp4,791 ±487 10.1% ±1.1 pp4,238 ±460 8.3% ±1.1 pp3,547 ±460 ▼ −3.0 pp▼ −1,244▼ −1.8 pp▼ −691▼ −1.2 pp▼ −553
New York City citywide 13.7% ±0.1 pp1,143,603 ±7,962 11.7% ±0.1 pp986,554 ±7,224 10.1% ±0.1 pp853,407 ±7,728 ▼ −3.6 pp▼ −290,196▼ −1.7 pp▼ −133,147▼ −2.0 pp▼ −157,049
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Household Income & Poverty

Household Income

Category South Jamaica
Average Household Income $98,043±$7,130
Per Capita Income $29,168±$1,615
10th Percentile Household Income $13,640±$1,863
25th Percentile Household Income $33,205±$5,945
Median Household Income $75,432±$5,700
75th Percentile Household Income $131,557±$9,267
90th Percentile Household Income Over $200,000
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s household income brackets. If a percentile of household income is above $200,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $200,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $265,012 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $245,398 for 2015–19.
Universe: Households for household-income measures; total population for per capita income (including people living in group quarters) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $98,043±$7,130 $129,670±$1,018 ▼ −$31,628 127/197
Per Capita Income $29,168±$1,615 $51,844±$373 ▼ −$22,676 157/197
10th Percentile Household Income $13,640±$1,863 $12,518±$130 ▲ +$1,122 109/197
25th Percentile Household Income $33,205±$5,945 $33,834±$358 ▼ −$628 114/197
Median Household Income $75,432±$5,700 $80,483±$601 ▼ −$5,051 115/197
75th Percentile Household Income $131,557±$9,267 $158,688±$1,068 ▼ −$27,131 121/197
90th Percentile Household Income Over $200,000 Over $200,000 — 1/197
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s household income brackets. If a percentile of household income is above $200,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $200,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $265,012 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $245,398 for 2015–19.
Universe: Households for household-income measures; total population for per capita income (including people living in group quarters) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $76,506 ±3,098 $94,841 ±5,288 $98,043 ±7,130 ▲ +$21,537▲ +$3,202▲ +$18,335
New York City citywide $111,296 ±696 $126,314 ±916 $129,670 ±1,018 ▲ +$18,374▲ +$3,357▲ +$15,017
Average Household Income (nominal dollars) $57,738 ±2,338 $77,295 ±4,310 $98,043 ±7,130 ▲ +$40,305▲ +$20,748▲ +$19,557
New York City citywide $83,994 ±525 $102,946 ±746 $129,670 ±1,018 ▲ +$45,677▲ +$26,724▲ +$18,952
Per Capita Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $22,367 ±676 $28,368 ±1,272 $29,168 ±1,615 ▲ +$6,801▲ +$800▲ +$6,001
New York City citywide $43,010 ±255 $48,868 ±304 $51,844 ±373 ▲ +$8,834▲ +$2,976▲ +$5,859
Per Capita Income (nominal dollars) $16,880 ±510 $23,120 ±1,036 $29,168 ±1,615 ▲ +$12,288▲ +$6,048▲ +$6,240
New York City citywide $32,459 ±193 $39,828 ±248 $51,844 ±373 ▲ +$19,385▲ +$12,016▲ +$7,369
10th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $12,321 ±1,608 $16,140 ±1,632 $13,640 ±1,863 ▲ +$1,319▼ −$2,500▲ +$3,819
New York City citywide $12,827 ±147 $13,807 ±128 $12,518 ±130 ▼ −$309▼ −$1,289▲ +$980
10th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $9,298 ±1,214 $13,154 ±1,330 $13,640 ±1,863 ▲ +$4,342▲ +$486▲ +$3,856
New York City citywide $9,681 ±111 $11,253 ±105 $12,518 ±130 ▲ +$2,838▲ +$1,265▲ +$1,572
25th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $27,324 ±2,852 $34,661 ±2,782 $33,205 ±5,945 ▲ +$5,882▼ −$1,456▲ +$7,337
New York City citywide $30,295 ±230 $33,325 ±295 $33,834 ±358 ▲ +$3,539▲ +$509▲ +$3,030
25th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $20,621 ±2,152 $28,249 ±2,268 $33,205 ±5,945 ▲ +$12,585▲ +$4,957▲ +$7,628
New York City citywide $22,863 ±174 $27,160 ±240 $33,834 ±358 ▲ +$10,971▲ +$6,674▲ +$4,297
Median Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $61,391 ±4,021 $71,965 ±4,320 $75,432 ±5,700 ▲ +$14,041▲ +$3,467▲ +$10,574
New York City citywide $69,880 ±337 $78,525 ±378 $80,483 ±601 ▲ +$10,603▲ +$1,958▲ +$8,645
Median Household Income (nominal dollars) $46,331 ±3,035 $58,651 ±3,521 $75,432 ±5,700 ▲ +$29,101▲ +$16,780▲ +$12,321
New York City citywide $52,737 ±254 $63,998 ±308 $80,483 ±601 ▲ +$27,746▲ +$16,485▲ +$11,261
75th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $108,188 ±4,952 $124,110 ±6,421 $131,557 ±9,267 ▲ +$23,369▲ +$7,447▲ +$15,922
New York City citywide $135,831 ±730 $152,779 ±715 $158,688 ±1,068 ▲ +$22,857▲ +$5,909▲ +$16,948
75th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $81,648 ±3,738 $101,150 ±5,233 $131,557 ±9,267 ▲ +$49,909▲ +$30,407▲ +$19,502
New York City citywide $102,509 ±551 $124,515 ±583 $158,688 ±1,068 ▲ +$56,178▲ +$34,173▲ +$22,005
90th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $161,375 ±9,190 $195,162 ±12,276 — ——▲ +$33,787
New York City citywide $235,275 ±1,259 — — ———
90th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $121,787 ±6,936 $159,057 ±10,005 — ——▲ +$37,270
New York City citywide $177,558 ±951 — — ———

Poverty Status

Category South Jamaica
Below Poverty Line 13.8% ±2.3 pp5,902 ±992
Below 200% Poverty Line 33.8% ±3.8 pp14,404 ±1,640
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 6.1% ±1.5 pp2,596 ±656
Note: Poverty status compares a family’s pre-tax cash income with the Census poverty threshold for its family size. For example, in 2024 the threshold for a one-person family was $15,060. See more details on how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 13.8%±2.3 pp5,902±992 17.9%±0.2 pp1,519,224±20,721 ▼ -4.1% 109/197
Below 200% Poverty Line 33.8%±3.8 pp14,404±1,640 34.5%±0.3 pp2,925,448±27,916 ▼ -0.7% 92/197
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 6.1%±1.5 pp2,596±656 8.8%±0.1 pp744,337±12,220 ▼ -2.7% 130/197
Note: Poverty status compares a family’s pre-tax cash income with the Census poverty threshold for its family size. For example, in 2024 the threshold for a one-person family was $15,060. See more details on how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Material Hardship

Material Hardship

Category South Jamaica
Food Insecurity 33.4%10,981
Housing Insecurity 27.6%9,056
Transportation Barriers 15.8%5,181
Threatened Utility Shutoff 15.1%4,951
Note: Food insecurity means not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity means worrying about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers mean that lack of reliable transportation kept someone from medical appointments, meetings, work, or getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat means being threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Food Insecurity 33.4%10,981 24.4%1,593,945 ▲ +9.0% 44/197
Housing Insecurity 27.6%9,056 19.8%1,293,447 ▲ +7.8% 37/197
Transportation Barriers 15.8%5,181 11.5%751,244 ▲ +4.3% 40/197
Threatened Utility Shutoff 15.1%4,951 10.8%705,516 ▲ +4.3% 42/197
Note: Food insecurity means not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity means worrying about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers mean that lack of reliable transportation kept someone from medical appointments, meetings, work, or getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat means being threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Work & Employment

Employment Status, Ages 25–54

Category South Jamaica
In Labor Force 83.1% ±3.2 pp13,766 ±524
↳ Employed 73.1% ±2.9 pp12,112 ±483
↳ Unemployed 9.9% ±2.4 pp1,647 ±390
↳ Unemployment Rate 12.0% ±2.8 pp—
Not in Labor Force 16.9% ±9.7 pp2,809 ±1,614
Note: “In the Labor Force” counts people who are either employed or unemployed but actively looking for work. “Not in the Labor Force” counts those who are neither working nor looking for work; common reasons include disability, caregiving responsibilities, schooling, and early retirement. The unemployment rate is the share of the labor force (not of all adults) who are looking for work but do not currently have a job.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
In Labor Force 83.1%±3.2 pp13,766±524 83.1%±0.2 pp3,025,923±7,095 0% 103/197
↳ Employed 73.1%±2.9 pp12,112±483 77.0%±0.2 pp2,802,978±7,857 ▼ -3.9% 138/197
↳ Unemployed 9.9%±2.4 pp1,647±390 6.0%±0.1 pp220,209±4,950 ▲ +3.9% 21/197
↳ Unemployment Rate 12.0%±2.8 pp— 7.3%±0.2 pp265,303±6,036 ▲ +4.7% 24/197
Not in Labor Force 16.9%±9.7 pp2,809±1,614 16.9%±0.7 pp616,353±25,111 0% 95/197
Note: “In the Labor Force” counts people who are either employed or unemployed but actively looking for work. “Not in the Labor Force” counts those who are neither working nor looking for work; common reasons include disability, caregiving responsibilities, schooling, and early retirement. The unemployment rate is the share of the labor force (not of all adults) who are looking for work but do not currently have a job.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Occupation

Category South Jamaica
Management, Business, Science & Arts 25.2% ±2.9 pp4,676 ±541
↳ Management Occupations 7.0% ±1.5 pp1,301 ±287
↳ Business & Financial Operations 3.3% ±1.2 pp604 ±221
↳ Computer & Mathematical 1.0% ±0.6 pp191 ±103
↳ Architecture & Engineering 0.9% ±0.6 pp158 ±112
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 0.3% ±0.5 pp60 ±88
↳ Community & Social Service 2.6% ±1.1 pp484 ±199
↳ Legal Occupations 0.9% ±0.7 pp158 ±123
↳ Education, Training & Library 5.0% ±1.4 pp922 ±254
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 0.8% ±0.6 pp155 ±116
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 1.4% ±0.7 pp252 ±122
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 2.1% ±0.7 pp391 ±139
Service 26.5% ±3.2 pp4,932 ±600
↳ Healthcare Support 11.6% ±2.3 pp2,156 ±423
↳ Protective Service 4.9% ±1.6 pp916 ±289
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 3.6% ±1.3 pp677 ±242
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0% ±1.2 pp751 ±230
↳ Personal Care & Service 2.3% ±0.8 pp432 ±157
Sales & Office 22.5% ±2.9 pp4,181 ±531
↳ Sales & Related 9.0% ±1.9 pp1,667 ±352
↳ Office & Administrative Support 13.5% ±2.2 pp2,514 ±403
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 8.0% ±1.7 pp1,489 ±325
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.0% ±0.4 pp2 ±75
↳ Construction & Extraction 4.9% ±1.4 pp907 ±262
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 3.1% ±1.1 pp580 ±206
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 17.8% ±3.3 pp3,306 ±609
↳ Production Occupations 2.8% ±1.0 pp529 ±185
↳ Transportation Occupations 11.3% ±2.8 pp2,109 ±528
↳ Material Moving Occupations 3.6% ±1.5 pp668 ±272
Note: Occupation categories follow the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. See the full listing of occupations in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Management, Business, Science & Arts 25.2%±2.9 pp4,676±541 46.8%±0.2 pp1,890,325±9,809 ▼ -21.6% 176/197
↳ Management Occupations 7.0%±1.5 pp1,301±287 11.5%±0.2 pp464,430±6,193 ▼ -4.5% 157/197
↳ Business & Financial Operations 3.3%±1.2 pp604±221 7.1%±0.1 pp284,944±5,312 ▼ -3.8% 161/197
↳ Computer & Mathematical 1.0%±0.6 pp191±103 4.1%±0.1 pp164,705±4,099 ▼ -3.0% 188/197
↳ Architecture & Engineering 0.9%±0.6 pp158±112 1.3%±0.1 pp52,049±2,102 ▼ -0.4% 131/197
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 0.3%±0.5 pp60±88 1.3%±0.1 pp50,498±2,300 ▼ -0.9% 166/197
↳ Community & Social Service 2.6%±1.1 pp484±199 2.1%±0.1 pp86,512±2,525 ▲ +0.5% 68/197
↳ Legal Occupations 0.9%±0.7 pp158±123 2.3%±0.1 pp92,045±2,992 ▼ -1.4% 146/197
↳ Education, Training & Library 5.0%±1.4 pp922±254 6.8%±0.1 pp274,726±5,016 ▼ -1.8% 155/197
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 0.8%±0.6 pp155±116 4.7%±0.1 pp191,632±4,484 ▼ -3.9% 179/197
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 1.4%±0.7 pp252±122 4.1%±0.1 pp166,568±3,540 ▼ -2.8% 184/197
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 2.1%±0.7 pp391±139 1.5%±0.1 pp62,216±2,523 ▲ +0.6% 62/197
Service 26.5%±3.2 pp4,932±600 21.5%±0.2 pp867,303±8,740 ▲ +5.1% 72/197
↳ Healthcare Support 11.6%±2.3 pp2,156±423 7.0%±0.1 pp282,354±5,195 ▲ +4.6% 49/197
↳ Protective Service 4.9%±1.6 pp916±289 2.7%±0.1 pp110,453±3,182 ▲ +2.2% 38/197
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 3.6%±1.3 pp677±242 4.8%±0.1 pp195,458±4,512 ▼ -1.2% 119/197
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0%±1.2 pp751±230 3.7%±0.1 pp149,490±3,611 ▲ +0.3% 87/197
↳ Personal Care & Service 2.3%±0.8 pp432±157 3.2%±0.1 pp129,548±3,504 ▼ -0.9% 143/197
Sales & Office 22.5%±2.9 pp4,181±531 17.7%±0.2 pp713,461±6,825 ▲ +4.8% 16/197
↳ Sales & Related 9.0%±1.9 pp1,667±352 7.8%±0.1 pp315,484±4,868 ▲ +1.2% 52/197
↳ Office & Administrative Support 13.5%±2.2 pp2,514±403 9.9%±0.1 pp397,977±5,527 ▲ +3.7% 21/197
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 8.0%±1.7 pp1,489±325 5.4%±0.1 pp218,607±4,563 ▲ +2.6% 43/197
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.0%±0.4 pp2±75 0.1%±0.0 pp2,694±556 ▼ -0.1% 85/197
↳ Construction & Extraction 4.9%±1.4 pp907±262 3.8%±0.1 pp153,142±3,874 ▲ +1.1% 61/197
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 3.1%±1.1 pp580±206 1.6%±0.1 pp62,771±2,391 ▲ +1.6% 18/197
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 17.8%±3.3 pp3,306±609 8.7%±0.1 pp349,540±5,518 ▲ +9.1% 1/197
↳ Production Occupations 2.8%±1.0 pp529±185 2.1%±0.1 pp83,338±2,926 ▲ +0.8% 45/197
↳ Transportation Occupations 11.3%±2.8 pp2,109±528 4.5%±0.1 pp179,989±4,460 ▲ +6.9% 2/197
↳ Material Moving Occupations 3.6%±1.5 pp668±272 2.1%±0.1 pp86,213±2,602 ▲ +1.5% 27/197
Note: Occupation categories follow the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. See the full listing of occupations in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Industry of Employment

Category South Jamaica
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0% ±0.4 pp8 ±75
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.0% ±0.4 pp8 ±75
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0% ±0.4 pp0
Construction 7.3% ±1.6 pp1,365 ±300
Manufacturing 2.5% ±1.0 pp469 ±193
Wholesale Trade 1.6% ±0.9 pp303 ±168
Retail Trade 9.6% ±1.6 pp1,783 ±298
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 12.8% ±1.7 pp2,371 ±320
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 12.5% ±1.7 pp2,323 ±320
↳ Utilities 0.3% ±0.4 pp48 ±81
Information 2.2% ±1.2 pp406 ±217
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 6.9% ±2.7 pp1,284 ±503
↳ Finance & Insurance 3.1% ±1.0 pp571 ±184
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 3.8% ±2.6 pp713 ±476
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 8.6% ±1.5 pp1,590 ±278
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 3.0% ±0.9 pp552 ±173
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.0% ±0.4 pp0
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 5.6% ±1.3 pp1,038 ±245
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 29.6% ±2.8 pp5,492 ±517
↳ Educational Services 7.3% ±1.6 pp1,360 ±295
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 22.2% ±2.5 pp4,132 ±473
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 8.6% ±1.9 pp1,600 ±348
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.7% ±0.5 pp129 ±92
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 7.9% ±1.9 pp1,471 ±344
Other Services 4.3% ±1.0 pp802 ±183
Public Administration 6.0% ±1.7 pp1,111 ±308
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%±0.4 pp8±75 0.1%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 101/197
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.0%±0.4 pp8±75 0.1%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 97/197
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%±0.4 pp0 0.0%±0.0 pp— 0% 15/197
Construction 7.3%±1.6 pp1,365±300 4.9%±0.1 pp— ▲ +2.5% 40/197
Manufacturing 2.5%±1.0 pp469±193 2.9%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.3% 118/197
Wholesale Trade 1.6%±0.9 pp303±168 1.6%±0.1 pp— 0% 90/197
Retail Trade 9.6%±1.6 pp1,783±298 8.5%±0.1 pp— ▲ +1.1% 57/197
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 12.8%±1.7 pp2,371±320 6.6%±0.1 pp— ▲ +6.2% 6/197
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 12.5%±1.7 pp2,323±320 6.2%±0.1 pp— ▲ +6.3% 6/197
↳ Utilities 0.3%±0.4 pp48±81 0.4%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 104/197
Information 2.2%±1.2 pp406±217 3.8%±0.1 pp— ▼ -1.6% 108/197
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 6.9%±2.7 pp1,284±503 9.2%±0.1 pp— ▼ -2.3% 111/197
↳ Finance & Insurance 3.1%±1.0 pp571±184 6.6%±0.1 pp— ▼ -3.5% 154/197
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 3.8%±2.6 pp713±476 2.6%±0.1 pp— ▲ +1.2% 22/197
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 8.6%±1.5 pp1,590±278 15.4%±0.2 pp— ▼ -6.9% 181/197
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 3.0%±0.9 pp552±173 11.1%±0.2 pp— ▼ -8.2% 179/197
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.0%±0.4 pp0 0.1%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 127/197
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 5.6%±1.3 pp1,038±245 4.2%±0.1 pp— ▲ +1.4% 45/197
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 29.6%±2.8 pp5,492±517 29.0%±0.2 pp— ▲ +0.6% 115/197
↳ Educational Services 7.3%±1.6 pp1,360±295 9.9%±0.1 pp— ▼ -2.6% 159/197
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 22.2%±2.5 pp4,132±473 19.0%±0.2 pp— ▲ +3.2% 75/197
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 8.6%±1.9 pp1,600±348 9.0%±0.2 pp— ▼ -0.4% 82/197
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.7%±0.5 pp129±92 2.7%±0.1 pp— ▼ -2.0% 185/197
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 7.9%±1.9 pp1,471±344 6.4%±0.1 pp— ▲ +1.5% 51/197
Other Services 4.3%±1.0 pp802±183 5.1%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.8% 138/197
Public Administration 6.0%±1.7 pp1,111±308 4.0%±0.1 pp— ▲ +2.0% 33/197
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Class of Worker

Category South Jamaica
Private Company Employee 63.7% ±1.5 pp11,840 ±283
Self-Employed 9.0% ±1.5 pp1,670 ±274
Nonprofit 10.0% ±1.9 pp1,864 ±348
Government 17.1% ±2.3 pp3,184 ±431
Unpaid Family Worker 0.1% ±0.4 pp26 ±80
Note: Unpaid family workers are people who worked without pay in a family member’s business, farm, or professional practice. This category does not include other roles such as stay at home parents.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Private Company Employee 63.7%±1.5 pp11,840±283 65.4%±0.2 pp2,642,994±8,903 ▼ -1.7% 92/197
Self-Employed 9.0%±1.5 pp1,670±274 10.0%±0.2 pp403,189±6,080 ▼ -1.0% 106/197
Nonprofit 10.0%±1.9 pp1,864±348 12.0%±0.2 pp482,857±7,067 ▼ -1.9% 130/197
Government 17.1%±2.3 pp3,184±431 13.8%±0.2 pp558,187±6,571 ▲ +3.3% 63/197
Unpaid Family Worker 0.1%±0.4 pp26±80 0.2%±0.0 pp7,290±803 0% 94/197
Note: Unpaid family workers are people who worked without pay in a family member’s business, farm, or professional practice. This category does not include other roles such as stay at home parents.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Work

Category South Jamaica
Full-Time, Year-Round 60.7% ±2.9 pp12,734 ±599
Part-Time or Part-Year 39.3% ±3.2 pp8,260 ±672
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Shares are calculated among workers who reported earnings; people with no earnings are excluded.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Full-Time, Year-Round 60.7%±2.9 pp12,734±599 65.3%±0.1 pp2,900,743±5,261 ▼ -4.6% 149/197
Part-Time or Part-Year 39.3%±3.2 pp8,260±672 34.7%±0.2 pp1,544,621±9,329 ▲ +4.6% 49/197
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Shares are calculated among workers who reported earnings; people with no earnings are excluded.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Earnings of Full-Time, Year-Round Workers

Category South Jamaica
Average FT Earnings $64,368±$3,000
10th Percentile FT Earnings $27,592±$4,099
25th Percentile FT Earnings $38,577±$1,725
Median FT Earnings $55,023±$2,557
75th Percentile FT Earnings $79,132±$5,044
90th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Average FT Earnings $64,368±$3,000 $107,682±$955 ▼ −$43,314 159/197
10th Percentile FT Earnings $27,592±$4,099 $28,861±$254 ▼ −$1,269 113/197
25th Percentile FT Earnings $38,577±$1,725 $43,800±$228 ▼ −$5,223 132/197
Median FT Earnings $55,023±$2,557 $71,652±$349 ▼ −$16,629 151/197
75th Percentile FT Earnings $79,132±$5,044 Over $100,000 ▼ −$20,868+ 160/197
90th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000 Over $100,000 — 1/197
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $60,068 ±1,346 $63,559 ±2,707 $64,368 ±3,000 ▲ +$4,300▲ +$808▲ +$3,491
New York City citywide $92,118 ±527 $99,795 ±633 $107,682 ±955 ▲ +$15,563▲ +$7,886▲ +$7,677
Average FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $45,332 ±1,016 $51,801 ±2,206 $64,368 ±3,000 ▲ +$19,035▲ +$12,567▲ +$6,469
New York City citywide $69,520 ±398 $81,333 ±516 $107,682 ±955 ▲ +$38,162▲ +$26,348▲ +$11,813
10th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $24,110 ±1,824 $23,407 ±1,915 $27,592 ±4,099 ▲ +$3,482▲ +$4,184▼ −$702
New York City citywide $23,347 ±162 $25,604 ±107 $28,861 ±254 ▲ +$5,514▲ +$3,257▲ +$2,257
10th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $18,195 ±1,376 $19,077 ±1,561 $27,592 ±4,099 ▲ +$9,396▲ +$8,515▲ +$882
New York City citywide $17,620 ±122 $20,867 ±87 $28,861 ±254 ▲ +$11,241▲ +$7,994▲ +$3,247
25th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $35,658 ±1,799 $35,273 ±1,730 $38,577 ±1,725 ▲ +$2,919▲ +$3,304▼ −$385
New York City citywide $38,299 ±193 $40,478 ±169 $43,800 ±228 ▲ +$5,501▲ +$3,322▲ +$2,179
25th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $26,910 ±1,358 $28,748 ±1,410 $38,577 ±1,725 ▲ +$11,667▲ +$9,829▲ +$1,837
New York City citywide $28,904 ±146 $32,989 ±138 $43,800 ±228 ▲ +$14,896▲ +$10,810▲ +$4,086
Median FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $51,490 ±1,737 $51,981 ±1,622 $55,023 ±2,557 ▲ +$3,533▲ +$3,042▲ +$491
New York City citywide $63,315 ±289 $66,637 ±206 $71,652 ±349 ▲ +$8,337▲ +$5,014▲ +$3,322
Median FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $38,858 ±1,311 $42,365 ±1,322 $55,023 ±2,557 ▲ +$16,164▲ +$12,658▲ +$3,506
New York City citywide $47,783 ±218 $54,309 ±168 $71,652 ±349 ▲ +$23,869▲ +$17,342▲ +$6,527
75th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $76,685 ±3,349 $75,684 ±2,638 $79,132 ±5,044 ▲ +$2,446▲ +$3,448▼ −$1,002
New York City citywide $105,844 ±546 $113,447 ±384 — ——▲ +$7,603
75th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $57,873 ±2,527 $61,682 ±2,150 $79,132 ±5,044 ▲ +$21,258▲ +$17,449▲ +$3,809
New York City citywide $79,878 ±412 $92,459 ±313 — ——▲ +$12,581
90th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $114,956 ±4,113 $114,019 ±5,642 — ——▼ −$937
New York City citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $86,756 ±3,104 $92,926 ±4,598 — ——▲ +$6,170
New York City citywide — — — ———

Earnings of Part-Time or Part-Year Workers

Category South Jamaica
Average PT Earnings $28,801±$6,317
10th Percentile PT Earnings $3,423±$566
25th Percentile PT Earnings $8,564±$1,420
Median PT Earnings $18,571±$1,761
75th Percentile PT Earnings $30,077±$2,822
90th Percentile PT Earnings $52,822±$10,695
Note: ‘Part-time or part-year’ includes everyone who did not work full-time, year-round—those who usually worked fewer than 35 hours per week or fewer than 50 weeks during the year. Weeks with paid vacation or paid sick leave count as weeks worked. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings (part-time or part-year) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Average PT Earnings $28,801±$6,317 $35,964±$504 ▼ −$7,163 109/197
10th Percentile PT Earnings $3,423±$566 $2,449±$60 ▲ +$974 33/197
25th Percentile PT Earnings $8,564±$1,420 $8,354±$178 ▲ +$210 92/197
Median PT Earnings $18,571±$1,761 $20,493±$187 ▼ −$1,922 129/197
75th Percentile PT Earnings $30,077±$2,822 $39,424±$445 ▼ −$9,346 159/197
90th Percentile PT Earnings $52,822±$10,695 $78,631±$1,357 ▼ −$25,809 154/197
Note: ‘Part-time or part-year’ includes everyone who did not work full-time, year-round—those who usually worked fewer than 35 hours per week or fewer than 50 weeks during the year. Weeks with paid vacation or paid sick leave count as weeks worked. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings (part-time or part-year) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $19,915 ±1,927 $23,366 ±2,807 $28,801 ±6,317 ▲ +$8,886▲ +$5,435▲ +$3,451
New York City citywide $31,824 ±365 $35,475 ±520 $35,964 ±504 ▲ +$4,140▲ +$489▲ +$3,651
Average PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $15,030 ±1,454 $19,044 ±2,287 $28,801 ±6,317 ▲ +$13,771▲ +$9,758▲ +$4,014
New York City citywide $24,017 ±275 $28,913 ±424 $35,964 ±504 ▲ +$11,947▲ +$7,052▲ +$4,895
10th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,884 ±316 $2,557 ±504 $3,423 ±566 ▲ +$1,539▲ +$866▲ +$673
New York City citywide $2,516 ±41 $2,640 ±47 $2,449 ±60 ▼ −$67▼ −$191▲ +$124
10th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $1,422 ±238 $2,084 ±411 $3,423 ±566 ▲ +$2,001▲ +$1,339▲ +$662
New York City citywide $1,898 ±31 $2,151 ±39 $2,449 ±60 ▲ +$550▲ +$297▲ +$253
25th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $5,228 ±837 $6,514 ±930 $8,564 ±1,420 ▲ +$3,335▲ +$2,049▲ +$1,286
New York City citywide $7,420 ±87 $8,048 ±97 $8,354 ±178 ▲ +$934▲ +$306▲ +$628
25th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $3,946 ±631 $5,309 ±758 $8,564 ±1,420 ▲ +$4,618▲ +$3,255▲ +$1,363
New York City citywide $5,599 ±65 $6,559 ±79 $8,354 ±178 ▲ +$2,754▲ +$1,795▲ +$960
Median PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $13,675 ±1,273 $15,244 ±1,356 $18,571 ±1,761 ▲ +$4,895▲ +$3,327▲ +$1,569
New York City citywide $16,750 ±175 $18,552 ±135 $20,493 ±187 ▲ +$3,743▲ +$1,941▲ +$1,802
Median PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $10,321 ±961 $12,424 ±1,105 $18,571 ±1,761 ▲ +$8,250▲ +$6,147▲ +$2,103
New York City citywide $12,641 ±132 $15,120 ±110 $20,493 ±187 ▲ +$7,852▲ +$5,373▲ +$2,479
75th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $23,329 ±2,382 $26,800 ±2,501 $30,077 ±2,822 ▲ +$6,748▲ +$3,277▲ +$3,471
New York City citywide $36,208 ±348 $37,689 ±367 $39,424 ±445 ▲ +$3,215▲ +$1,735▲ +$1,481
75th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $17,606 ±1,798 $21,842 ±2,038 $30,077 ±2,822 ▲ +$12,471▲ +$8,235▲ +$4,236
New York City citywide $27,326 ±263 $30,717 ±299 $39,424 ±445 ▲ +$12,098▲ +$8,707▲ +$3,391
90th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $47,946 ±8,257 $45,001 ±4,760 $52,822 ±10,695 ▲ +$4,876▲ +$7,821▼ −$2,945
New York City citywide $70,628 ±601 $76,255 ±899 $78,631 ±1,357 ▲ +$8,004▲ +$2,376▲ +$5,628
90th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $36,184 ±6,232 $36,676 ±3,880 $52,822 ±10,695 ▲ +$16,638▲ +$16,146▲ +$492
New York City citywide $53,302 ±453 $62,148 ±733 $78,631 ±1,357 ▲ +$25,330▲ +$16,483▲ +$8,847

Earnings of All Workers

Category South Jamaica
Average Earnings $50,374±$2,155
10th Percentile Earnings $8,008±$1,313
25th Percentile Earnings $20,081±$1,759
Median Earnings $39,933±$2,320
75th Percentile Earnings $64,663±$3,165
90th Percentile Earnings $97,433±$3,036
Note: Includes all workers who reported earnings in the past 12 months, regardless of full-time or part-time/part-year work status. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Average Earnings $50,374±$2,155 $82,762±$684 ▼ −$32,388 157/197
10th Percentile Earnings $8,008±$1,313 $9,126±$169 ▼ −$1,119 133/197
25th Percentile Earnings $20,081±$1,759 $24,699±$185 ▼ −$4,618 152/197
Median Earnings $39,933±$2,320 $51,594±$290 ▼ −$11,662 149/197
75th Percentile Earnings $64,663±$3,165 $96,947±$402 ▼ −$32,284 160/197
90th Percentile Earnings $97,433±$3,036 Over $100,000 ▼ −$2,567+ 166/197
Note: Includes all workers who reported earnings in the past 12 months, regardless of full-time or part-time/part-year work status. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $45,796 ±810 $48,639 ±1,997 $50,374 ±2,155 ▲ +$4,579▲ +$1,735▲ +$2,843
New York City citywide $71,777 ±399 $79,012 ±486 $82,762 ±684 ▲ +$10,985▲ +$3,751▲ +$7,235
Average Earnings (nominal dollars) $34,561 ±611 $39,641 ±1,628 $50,374 ±2,155 ▲ +$15,813▲ +$10,734▲ +$5,079
New York City citywide $54,169 ±301 $64,395 ±396 $82,762 ±684 ▲ +$28,593▲ +$18,368▲ +$10,226
10th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $5,912 ±914 $6,824 ±946 $8,008 ±1,313 ▲ +$2,096▲ +$1,184▲ +$912
New York City citywide $8,471 ±88 $9,622 ±118 $9,126 ±169 ▲ +$655▼ −$496▲ +$1,151
10th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $4,462 ±689 $5,561 ±771 $8,008 ±1,313 ▲ +$3,546▲ +$2,447▲ +$1,099
New York City citywide $6,393 ±67 $7,842 ±96 $9,126 ±169 ▲ +$2,734▲ +$1,284▲ +$1,449
25th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $17,014 ±1,712 $18,621 ±1,277 $20,081 ±1,759 ▲ +$3,067▲ +$1,460▲ +$1,607
New York City citywide $21,392 ±112 $23,930 ±173 $24,699 ±185 ▲ +$3,306▲ +$768▲ +$2,538
25th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $12,840 ±1,292 $15,176 ±1,041 $20,081 ±1,759 ▲ +$7,241▲ +$4,905▲ +$2,336
New York City citywide $16,144 ±84 $19,503 ±141 $24,699 ±185 ▲ +$8,554▲ +$5,196▲ +$3,359
Median Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $39,067 ±1,964 $38,029 ±1,529 $39,933 ±2,320 ▲ +$866▲ +$1,904▼ −$1,038
New York City citywide $46,347 ±206 $50,132 ±213 $51,594 ±290 ▲ +$5,247▲ +$1,462▲ +$3,785
Median Earnings (nominal dollars) $29,483 ±1,482 $30,993 ±1,246 $39,933 ±2,320 ▲ +$10,450▲ +$8,939▲ +$1,510
New York City citywide $34,977 ±155 $40,858 ±174 $51,594 ±290 ▲ +$16,617▲ +$10,737▲ +$5,881
75th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $63,240 ±2,373 $63,185 ±2,489 $64,663 ±3,165 ▲ +$1,423▲ +$1,478▼ −$55
New York City citywide $85,580 ±337 $93,700 ±477 $96,947 ±402 ▲ +$11,367▲ +$3,247▲ +$8,120
75th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $47,726 ±1,791 $51,495 ±2,029 $64,663 ±3,165 ▲ +$16,937▲ +$13,167▲ +$3,769
New York City citywide $64,586 ±254 $76,366 ±389 $96,947 ±402 ▲ +$32,362▲ +$20,582▲ +$11,780
90th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $101,326 ±4,855 $97,924 ±6,064 $97,433 ±3,036 ▼ −$3,893▼ −$490▼ −$3,402
New York City citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $76,469 ±3,664 $79,808 ±4,943 $97,433 ±3,036 ▲ +$20,964▲ +$17,625▲ +$3,339
New York City citywide — — — ———

Economic Mobility

Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in South Jamaica, Queens

Category South Jamaica
Household income at age 35 $37,036 ±$760
Household income percentile rank 37.1 ±0.54 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 6.73% ±0.55 pp
Individual income at age 35 $32,368 ±$698
Fraction married 16.0% ±0.81 pp
Employment rate 73.0% ±0.96 pp
Incarceration rate 2.87% ±0.46 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Jamaica, Queens. Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it. Incarceration was measured on April 1, 2010.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Jamaica, Queens · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category South Jamaica City Difference
Household income at age 35 $37,036 ±$760 $52,474 ±$86 −$15,437
Household income percentile rank 37.1 ±0.54 pp 46.8 ±0.05 pp −9.7 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 6.73% ±0.55 pp 18.5% ±0.06 pp −11.7 pp
Individual income at age 35 $32,368 ±$698 $39,198 ±$61 −$6,830
Fraction married 16.0% ±0.81 pp 31.7% ±0.08 pp −15.7 pp
Employment rate 73.0% ±0.96 pp 74.1% ±0.08 pp −1.1 pp
Incarceration rate 2.87% ±0.46 pp 1.28% ±0.02 pp +1.6 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Jamaica, Queens. Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it. Incarceration was measured on April 1, 2010.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Jamaica, Queens · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Predicted Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in South Jamaica, Queens in Lower-Income Families

Category South Jamaica
Household income at age 35 $34,413 ±$944
Household income percentile rank 35.2 ±0.68 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 5.50% ±0.70 pp
Individual income at age 35 $30,194 ±$886
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Jamaica, Queens with parents at the 25th percentile of national household income (about $35,800 a year in 2024 dollars). Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Jamaica, Queens · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category South Jamaica City Difference
Household income at age 35 $34,413 ±$944 $44,495 ±$99 −$10,083
Household income percentile rank 35.2 ±0.68 pp 42.1 ±0.06 pp −6.9 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 5.50% ±0.70 pp 12.6% ±0.08 pp −7.1 pp
Individual income at age 35 $30,194 ±$886 $35,077 ±$78 −$4,883
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Jamaica, Queens with parents at the 25th percentile of national household income (about $35,800 a year in 2024 dollars). Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Jamaica, Queens · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Geographic Mobility of People Who Grew Up in South Jamaica, Queens

Category South Jamaica
Stayed in the greater New York City area 70.1% ±1.02 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 28.3% ±1.01 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Jamaica, Queens. Adult residence is measured using the most recent available address, generally from 2015, when this cohort was ages 31–37. “Greater New York City area” means the Census commuting zone for the New York City area. “Small immediate neighborhood area” means the childhood Census tract.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Jamaica, Queens · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category South Jamaica City Difference
Stayed in the greater New York City area 70.1% ±1.02 pp 71.5% ±0.08 pp −1.4 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 28.3% ±1.01 pp 25.0% ±0.08 pp +3.3 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Jamaica, Queens. Adult residence is measured using the most recent available address, generally from 2015, when this cohort was ages 31–37. “Greater New York City area” means the Census commuting zone for the New York City area. “Small immediate neighborhood area” means the childhood Census tract.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Jamaica, Queens · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Local Businesses

Jobs in South Jamaica

Category South Jamaica
All jobs located in south jamaica 2,949
South Jamaica jobs held by South Jamaica residents 3.9%
South Jamaica jobs held by non-South Jamaica residents 96.1%
Employed residents working in South Jamaica 0.9%
Employed residents working outside South Jamaica 99.1%
Universe: LODES-covered wage-and-salary jobs located in, or primary jobs held by residents of, this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category South Jamaica New York City neighborhood median Difference Rank
All jobs located in south jamaica 2,949 10,404 ▼ −7,455 184/197
South Jamaica jobs held by South Jamaica residents 3.9% 5.0% ▼ −1.1 pp 132/197
South Jamaica jobs held by non-South Jamaica residents 96.1% 95.0% ▲ +1.1 pp 66/197
Employed residents working in South Jamaica 0.9% 3.0% ▼ −2.1 pp 193/197
Employed residents working outside South Jamaica 99.1% 97.0% ▲ +2.1 pp 5/197
Universe: LODES-covered wage-and-salary jobs located in, or primary jobs held by residents of, this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
All jobs located in south jamaica 1,567 2,994 2,949 ▲ +1,382▼ −45▲ +1,427
New York City citywide 7,071 10,269 10,404 ▲ +3,333▲ +135▲ +3,198
South Jamaica jobs held by South Jamaica residents 7.2%102 4.8%134 3.9%107 ▼ −3.3 pp▲ +5▼ −0.9 pp▼ −27▼ −2.3 pp▲ +32
New York City citywide 6.6%451 5.4%477 5.0%452 ▼ −1.6 pp▲ +1▼ −0.3 pp▼ −25▼ −1.2 pp▲ +26
South Jamaica jobs held by non-South Jamaica residents 92.8%1,320 95.2%2,643 96.1%2,628 ▲ +3.3 pp▲ +1,308▲ +0.9 pp▼ −15▲ +2.3 pp▲ +1,323
New York City citywide 93.4%5,872 94.6%8,654 95.0%8,960 ▲ +1.6 pp▲ +3,088▲ +0.3 pp▲ +306▲ +1.2 pp▲ +2,782
Employed residents working in South Jamaica 0.9%102 0.9%134 0.9%107 – 0.0 pp▲ +5– 0.0 pp▼ −27– 0.0 pp▲ +32
New York City citywide 3.1%451 3.0%477 3.0%452 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +1– 0.0 pp▼ −25▼ −0.1 pp▲ +26
Employed residents working outside South Jamaica 99.1%11,205 99.1%14,964 99.1%11,861 – 0.0 pp▲ +656– 0.0 pp▼ −3,103– 0.0 pp▲ +3,759
New York City citywide 96.9%13,415 97.0%14,964 97.0%14,473 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,058– 0.0 pp▼ −491▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,549

Industry of Jobs in South Jamaica

Category South Jamaica
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%0
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0
Construction 12.6%373
Manufacturing 1.1%32
Wholesale Trade 5.7%169
Retail Trade 9.7%286
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 1.8%53
↳ Utilities 0.0%0
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 1.8%53
Information 0.4%11
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 3.6%106
↳ Finance & Insurance 0.2%5
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 3.4%101
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 4.8%142
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 0.9%28
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.0%0
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 3.9%114
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 37.7%1,112
↳ Educational Services 27.4%809
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 10.3%303
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 4.6%135
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.0%0
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 4.6%135
Other Services 8.4%247
Public Administration 9.6%283
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%0 0.0%619 0% 63/197
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0 0.0%83 0% 25/197
Construction 12.6%373 3.1%139,152 ▲ +9.6% 18/197
Manufacturing 1.1%32 1.2%55,853 ▼ -0.2% 70/197
Wholesale Trade 5.7%169 3.1%137,321 ▲ +2.7% 16/197
Retail Trade 9.7%286 6.6%297,544 ▲ +3.1% 81/197
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 1.8%53 2.8%126,099 ▼ -1.0% 71/197
↳ Utilities 0.0%0 0.4%16,231 ▼ -0.4% 61/197
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 1.8%53 2.4%109,868 ▼ -0.6% 67/197
Information 0.4%11 5.6%251,449 ▼ -5.2% 115/197
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 3.6%106 11.2%501,939 ▼ -7.6% 107/197
↳ Finance & Insurance 0.2%5 8.1%365,563 ▼ -8.0% 192/197
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 3.4%101 3.0%136,376 ▲ +0.4% 58/197
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 4.8%142 17.6%792,517 ▼ -12.8% 124/197
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 0.9%28 10.0%451,404 ▼ -9.1% 172/197
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.0%0 1.7%78,709 ▼ -1.7% 175/197
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 3.9%114 5.8%262,404 ▼ -2.0% 59/197
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 37.7%1,112 31.0%1,396,680 ▲ +6.7% 115/197
↳ Educational Services 27.4%809 9.7%438,075 ▲ +17.7% 20/197
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 10.3%303 21.3%958,605 ▼ -11.0% 165/197
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 4.6%135 9.1%410,541 ▼ -4.5% 144/197
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.0%0 1.9%85,401 ▼ -1.9% 186/197
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 4.6%135 7.2%325,140 ▼ -2.7% 135/197
Other Services 8.4%247 3.6%162,909 ▲ +4.8% 12/197
Public Administration 9.6%283 5.0%225,568 ▲ +4.6% 41/197
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.1%2 0.0%0 0.0%0 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −2– 0.0 pp– 0▼ −0.1 pp▼ −2
New York City citywide 0.0%290 0.0%525 0.0%619 – 0.0 pp▲ +329– 0.0 pp▲ +94– 0.0 pp▲ +235
Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
New York City citywide 0.0%68 0.0%87 0.0%83 – 0.0 pp▲ +15– 0.0 pp▼ −4– 0.0 pp▲ +19
Construction 18.3%286 15.5%465 12.6%373 ▼ −5.6 pp▲ +87▼ −2.9 pp▼ −92▼ −2.7 pp▲ +179
New York City citywide 3.2%126,592 3.4%153,767 3.1%139,152 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +12,560▼ −0.3 pp▼ −14,615▲ +0.2 pp▲ +27,175
Manufacturing 3.4%53 1.3%38 1.1%32 ▼ −2.3 pp▼ −21▼ −0.2 pp▼ −6▼ −2.1 pp▼ −15
New York City citywide 1.9%76,142 1.4%64,599 1.2%55,853 ▼ −0.7 pp▼ −20,289▼ −0.2 pp▼ −8,746▼ −0.5 pp▼ −11,543
Wholesale Trade 5.6%87 5.3%158 5.7%169 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +82▲ +0.5 pp▲ +11▼ −0.3 pp▲ +71
New York City citywide 3.6%143,307 3.1%140,693 3.1%137,321 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −5,986▼ −0.1 pp▼ −3,372▼ −0.5 pp▼ −2,614
Retail Trade 18.1%283 12.4%372 9.7%286 ▼ −8.4 pp▲ +3▼ −2.7 pp▼ −86▼ −5.6 pp▲ +89
New York City citywide 8.6%343,366 7.5%340,345 6.6%297,544 ▼ −2.0 pp▼ −45,822▼ −0.9 pp▼ −42,801▼ −1.1 pp▼ −3,021
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 4.6%72 2.1%63 1.8%53 ▼ −2.8 pp▼ −19▼ −0.3 pp▼ −10▼ −2.5 pp▼ −9
New York City citywide 3.9%155,419 3.9%174,548 2.8%126,099 ▼ −1.1 pp▼ −29,320▼ −1.1 pp▼ −48,449– 0.0 pp▲ +19,129
Utilities 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
New York City citywide 0.4%17,103 0.4%17,170 0.4%16,231 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −872– 0.0 pp▼ −939– 0.0 pp▲ +67
Transportation & Warehousing 4.6%72 2.1%63 1.8%53 ▼ −2.8 pp▼ −19▼ −0.3 pp▼ −10▼ −2.5 pp▼ −9
New York City citywide 3.5%138,316 3.5%157,378 2.4%109,868 ▼ −1.0 pp▼ −28,448▼ −1.0 pp▼ −47,510– 0.0 pp▲ +19,062
Information 0.5%8 0.5%16 0.4%11 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +3▼ −0.2 pp▼ −5– 0.0 pp▲ +8
New York City citywide 5.0%198,735 5.7%258,174 5.6%251,449 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +52,714▼ −0.1 pp▼ −6,725▲ +0.7 pp▲ +59,439
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 3.2%50 3.7%110 3.6%106 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +56▼ −0.1 pp▼ −4▲ +0.5 pp▲ +60
New York City citywide 11.5%459,787 10.6%480,828 11.2%501,939 ▼ −0.4 pp▲ +42,152▲ +0.5 pp▲ +21,111▼ −0.9 pp▲ +21,041
Finance & Insurance 0.6%9 0.1%3 0.2%5 ▼ −0.4 pp▼ −4▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2▼ −0.5 pp▼ −6
New York City citywide 8.2%325,484 7.6%342,651 8.1%365,563 – 0.0 pp▲ +40,079▲ +0.5 pp▲ +22,912▼ −0.6 pp▲ +17,167
Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 2.6%41 3.6%107 3.4%101 ▲ +0.8 pp▲ +60▼ −0.1 pp▼ −6▲ +1.0 pp▲ +66
New York City citywide 3.4%134,303 3.1%138,177 3.0%136,376 ▼ −0.3 pp▲ +2,073– 0.0 pp▼ −1,801▼ −0.3 pp▲ +3,874
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 4.3%67 1.9%56 4.8%142 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +75▲ +2.9 pp▲ +86▼ −2.4 pp▼ −11
New York City citywide 16.7%666,391 16.9%763,351 17.6%792,517 ▲ +0.9 pp▲ +126,126▲ +0.7 pp▲ +29,166▲ +0.2 pp▲ +96,960
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 1.7%27 0.7%22 0.9%28 ▼ −0.8 pp▲ +1▲ +0.2 pp▲ +6▼ −1.0 pp▼ −5
New York City citywide 9.3%372,704 9.2%414,813 10.0%451,404 ▲ +0.7 pp▲ +78,700▲ +0.8 pp▲ +36,591▼ −0.2 pp▲ +42,109
Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.2%3 0.0%0 0.0%0 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −3– 0.0 pp– 0▼ −0.2 pp▼ −3
New York City citywide 1.8%71,177 1.7%77,911 1.7%78,709 – 0.0 pp▲ +7,532– 0.0 pp▲ +798▼ −0.1 pp▲ +6,734
Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 2.4%37 1.1%34 3.9%114 ▲ +1.5 pp▲ +77▲ +2.7 pp▲ +80▼ −1.2 pp▼ −3
New York City citywide 5.6%222,510 6.0%270,627 5.8%262,404 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +39,894▼ −0.2 pp▼ −8,223▲ +0.4 pp▲ +48,117
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 19.5%305 34.6%1,037 37.7%1,112 ▲ +18.2 pp▲ +807▲ +3.1 pp▲ +75▲ +15.2 pp▲ +732
New York City citywide 26.6%1,062,153 28.3%1,278,480 31.0%1,396,680 ▲ +4.4 pp▲ +334,527▲ +2.7 pp▲ +118,200▲ +1.7 pp▲ +216,327
Educational Services 4.5%70 27.4%820 27.4%809 ▲ +23.0 pp▲ +739– 0.0 pp▼ −11▲ +22.9 pp▲ +750
New York City citywide 9.0%360,208 9.2%417,050 9.7%438,075 ▲ +0.7 pp▲ +77,867▲ +0.5 pp▲ +21,025▲ +0.2 pp▲ +56,842
Health Care & Social Assistance 15.0%235 7.2%217 10.3%303 ▼ −4.7 pp▲ +68▲ +3.0 pp▲ +86▼ −7.7 pp▼ −18
New York City citywide 17.6%701,945 19.1%861,430 21.3%958,605 ▲ +3.7 pp▲ +256,660▲ +2.2 pp▲ +97,175▲ +1.5 pp▲ +159,485
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 6.8%106 4.9%146 4.6%135 ▼ −2.2 pp▲ +29▼ −0.3 pp▼ −11▼ −1.9 pp▲ +40
New York City citywide 10.2%406,119 9.9%447,529 9.1%410,541 ▼ −1.1 pp▲ +4,422▼ −0.8 pp▼ −36,988▼ −0.3 pp▲ +41,410
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.0%0 0.0%1 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp▼ −1– 0.0 pp▲ +1
New York City citywide 2.2%88,853 2.1%94,383 1.9%85,401 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −3,452▼ −0.2 pp▼ −8,982▼ −0.1 pp▲ +5,530
Accommodation & Food Services 6.8%106 4.8%145 4.6%135 ▼ −2.2 pp▲ +29▼ −0.3 pp▼ −10▼ −1.9 pp▲ +39
New York City citywide 8.0%317,266 7.8%353,146 7.2%325,140 ▼ −0.7 pp▲ +7,874▼ −0.6 pp▼ −28,006▼ −0.1 pp▲ +35,880
Other Services 15.6%245 8.5%254 8.4%247 ▼ −7.3 pp▲ +2▼ −0.1 pp▼ −7▼ −7.2 pp▲ +9
New York City citywide 4.0%161,449 3.9%177,461 3.6%162,909 ▼ −0.4 pp▲ +1,460▼ −0.3 pp▼ −14,552▼ −0.1 pp▲ +16,012
Public Administration 0.2%3 9.3%279 9.6%283 ▲ +9.4 pp▲ +280▲ +0.3 pp▲ +4▲ +9.1 pp▲ +276
New York City citywide 4.7%188,365 5.2%234,805 5.0%225,568 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +37,203▼ −0.2 pp▼ −9,237▲ +0.5 pp▲ +46,440

Earnings of Jobs in South Jamaica

Category South Jamaica
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 13.3%392
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 24.3%717
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 62.4%1,840
Note: LODES reports earnings in monthly bands; they are shown here as annual amounts. The bands use nominal dollars for each LODES release, including earlier periods. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 13.3%392 14.0%630,806 ▼ -0.7% 133/197
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 24.3%717 22.1%996,318 ▲ +2.2% 143/197
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 62.4%1,840 63.8%2,871,067 ▼ -1.4% 52/197
Note: LODES reports earnings in monthly bands; they are shown here as annual amounts. The bands use nominal dollars for each LODES release, including earlier periods. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 31.7%497 16.3%489 13.3%392 ▼ −18.4 pp▼ −105▼ −3.0 pp▼ −97▼ −15.4 pp▼ −8
New York City citywide 19.9%791,687 16.6%748,463 14.0%630,806 ▼ −5.8 pp▼ −160,881▼ −2.6 pp▼ −117,657▼ −3.3 pp▼ −43,224
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 41.0%642 30.0%897 24.3%717 ▼ −16.7 pp▲ +75▼ −5.6 pp▼ −180▼ −11.0 pp▲ +255
New York City citywide 27.1%1,080,769 25.4%1,146,348 22.1%996,318 ▼ −5.0 pp▼ −84,451▼ −3.2 pp▼ −150,030▼ −1.7 pp▲ +65,579
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 27.3%428 53.7%1,608 62.4%1,840 ▲ +35.1 pp▲ +1,412▲ +8.7 pp▲ +232▲ +26.4 pp▲ +1,180
New York City citywide 53.0%2,115,659 58.0%2,620,294 63.8%2,871,067 ▲ +10.8 pp▲ +755,408▲ +5.8 pp▲ +250,773▲ +5.0 pp▲ +504,635

Jobs in South Jamaica by Firm Age

Category South Jamaica
Firm age: 0–1 years 4.1%78
Firm age: 2–3 years 7.4%142
Firm age: 4–5 years 5.9%112
Firm age: 6–10 years 18.1%345
Firm age: 11 or more years 64.5%1,230
Note: Firm-age categories apply only to private-sector jobs. Firm age reflects the employer as a whole, not the age of an individual local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Firm age: 0–1 years 4.1%78 2.8%111,906 ▲ +1.3% 71/197
Firm age: 2–3 years 7.4%142 3.5%140,833 ▲ +3.9% 30/197
Firm age: 4–5 years 5.9%112 5.3%211,987 ▲ +0.5% 84/197
Firm age: 6–10 years 18.1%345 11.2%444,569 ▲ +6.9% 43/197
Firm age: 11 or more years 64.5%1,230 77.1%3,069,799 ▼ -12.6% 142/197
Note: Firm-age categories apply only to private-sector jobs. Firm age reflects the employer as a whole, not the age of an individual local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Firm age: 0–1 years 7.6%119 4.5%88 4.1%78 ▼ −3.5 pp▼ −41▼ −0.4 pp▼ −10▼ −3.1 pp▼ −31
New York City citywide 4.4%151,741 3.5%137,903 2.8%111,906 ▼ −1.6 pp▼ −39,835▼ −0.7 pp▼ −25,997▼ −0.9 pp▼ −13,838
Firm age: 2–3 years 7.0%110 8.3%162 7.4%142 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +32▼ −0.8 pp▼ −20▲ +1.2 pp▲ +52
New York City citywide 5.0%171,531 5.4%212,080 3.5%140,833 ▼ −1.4 pp▼ −30,698▼ −1.8 pp▼ −71,247▲ +0.4 pp▲ +40,549
Firm age: 4–5 years 9.2%144 3.5%68 5.9%112 ▼ −3.3 pp▼ −32▲ +2.4 pp▲ +44▼ −5.7 pp▼ −76
New York City citywide 4.9%167,796 4.4%173,022 5.3%211,987 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +44,191▲ +0.9 pp▲ +38,965▼ −0.5 pp▲ +5,226
Firm age: 6–10 years 14.9%232 13.0%255 18.1%345 ▲ +3.2 pp▲ +113▲ +5.1 pp▲ +90▼ −1.8 pp▲ +23
New York City citywide 10.0%346,102 10.2%401,457 11.2%444,569 ▲ +1.2 pp▲ +98,467▲ +1.0 pp▲ +43,112▲ +0.2 pp▲ +55,355
Firm age: 11 or more years 61.3%957 70.7%1,383 64.5%1,230 ▲ +3.2 pp▲ +273▼ −6.2 pp▼ −153▲ +9.4 pp▲ +426
New York City citywide 75.8%2,621,557 76.6%3,028,011 77.1%3,069,799 ▲ +1.4 pp▲ +448,242▲ +0.5 pp▲ +41,788▲ +0.8 pp▲ +406,454

Jobs in South Jamaica by Firm Size

Category South Jamaica
Firm size: 0–19 employees 48.1%918
Firm size: 20–49 employees 18.1%346
Firm size: 50–249 employees 16.9%323
Firm size: 250–499 employees 0.8%15
Firm size: 500 or more employees 16.0%305
Note: Firm size reflects the employer’s total workforce across all U.S. locations, if relevant, rather than the number of workers at a particular local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Firm size: 0–19 employees 48.1%918 16.0%637,051 ▲ +32.1% 12/197
Firm size: 20–49 employees 18.1%346 6.9%275,058 ▲ +11.2% 5/197
Firm size: 50–249 employees 16.9%323 12.1%479,695 ▲ +4.9% 60/197
Firm size: 250–499 employees 0.8%15 6.3%250,945 ▼ -5.5% 176/197
Firm size: 500 or more employees 16.0%305 58.7%2,336,345 ▼ -42.7% 187/197
Note: Firm size reflects the employer’s total workforce across all U.S. locations, if relevant, rather than the number of workers at a particular local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Firm size: 0–19 employees 49.4%772 46.5%910 48.1%918 ▼ −1.3 pp▲ +146▲ +1.6 pp▲ +8▼ −2.9 pp▲ +138
New York City citywide 19.6%678,893 16.8%663,144 16.0%637,051 ▼ −3.6 pp▼ −41,842▼ −0.8 pp▼ −26,093▼ −2.9 pp▼ −15,749
Firm size: 20–49 employees 12.4%194 13.4%262 18.1%346 ▲ +5.7 pp▲ +152▲ +4.7 pp▲ +84▲ +1.0 pp▲ +68
New York City citywide 8.7%301,806 7.7%305,665 6.9%275,058 ▼ −1.8 pp▼ −26,748▼ −0.8 pp▼ −30,607▼ −1.0 pp▲ +3,859
Firm size: 50–249 employees 18.5%289 19.7%385 16.9%323 ▼ −1.6 pp▲ +34▼ −2.7 pp▼ −62▲ +1.2 pp▲ +96
New York City citywide 14.9%514,403 13.6%538,349 12.1%479,695 ▼ −2.8 pp▼ −34,708▼ −1.6 pp▼ −58,654▼ −1.3 pp▲ +23,946
Firm size: 250–499 employees 1.0%15 1.9%37 0.8%15 ▼ −0.2 pp– 0▼ −1.1 pp▼ −22▲ +0.9 pp▲ +22
New York City citywide 5.8%200,213 6.1%241,325 6.3%250,945 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +50,732▲ +0.2 pp▲ +9,620▲ +0.3 pp▲ +41,112
Firm size: 500 or more employees 18.7%292 18.5%362 16.0%305 ▼ −2.7 pp▲ +13▼ −2.5 pp▼ −57▼ −0.2 pp▲ +70
New York City citywide 51.0%1,763,412 55.8%2,203,990 58.7%2,336,345 ▲ +7.7 pp▲ +572,933▲ +3.0 pp▲ +132,355▲ +4.8 pp▲ +440,578

Students

K-12 School Enrollment

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Category South Jamaica
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 16.4% ±1.3 pp16.4%±1.3 pp7,004 ±550
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 94.9% ±1.8 pp15.6%±0.3 pp6,648 ±129
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 5.1% ±2.5 pp0.8%±0.4 pp356 ±175
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 16.4%±1.3 pp16.4%±1.3 pp7,004±550 14.0%±0.1 pp14.0%±0.1 pp1,190,423±8,341 ▲ +2.4%▲ +2.4% 47/197
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 94.9%±1.8 pp15.6%±0.3 pp6,648±129 80.3%±0.2 pp11.3%±0.0 pp955,733±2,345 ▲ +14.6%▲ +4.3% 15/19723/197
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 5.1%±2.5 pp0.8%±0.4 pp356±175 19.7%±0.3 pp2.8%±0.0 pp234,690±4,066 ▼ -14.6%▼ -1.9% 183/197181/197
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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College Enrollment

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Category South Jamaica
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 8.0% ±0.9 pp8.0%±0.9 pp3,416 ±404
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 79.4% ±4.0 pp6.4%±0.3 pp2,712 ±137
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 20.6% ±6.5 pp1.6%±0.5 pp704 ±221
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 84.8% ±5.8 pp6.8%±0.5 pp2,898 ±197
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 15.2% ±6.6 pp1.2%±0.5 pp518 ±224
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 8.0%±0.9 pp8.0%±0.9 pp3,416±404 7.0%±0.1 pp7.0%±0.1 pp591,973±6,960 ▲ +1.0%▲ +1.0% 34/197
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 79.4%±4.0 pp6.4%±0.3 pp2,712±137 55.1%±0.6 pp3.8%±0.0 pp325,956±3,793 ▲ +24.3%▲ +2.5% 14/1974/197
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 20.6%±6.5 pp1.6%±0.5 pp704±221 44.9%±0.5 pp3.1%±0.0 pp266,017±3,096 ▼ -24.3%▼ -1.5% 184/197154/197
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 84.8%±5.8 pp6.8%±0.5 pp2,898±197 72.3%±0.3 pp5.0%±0.0 pp427,805±1,929 ▲ +12.6%▲ +1.7% 31/19718/197
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 15.2%±6.6 pp1.2%±0.5 pp518±224 27.7%±0.6 pp1.9%±0.0 pp164,168±3,450 ▼ -12.6%▼ -0.7% 167/197143/197
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Student Digital Access

Category South Jamaica
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 2.8% ±1.8 pp211 ±138
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 2.4% ±2.6 pp82 ±88
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 2.8%±1.8 pp211±138 7.1%±0.3 pp— ▼ -4.4% 122/197
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 2.4%±2.6 pp82±88 5.5%±0.3 pp— ▼ -3.1% 122/197
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Stock & Stability

Owner vs. Renter-Occupied Housing

Category South Jamaica
Owner-Occupied Households 46.4% ±2.9 pp5,868 ±369
Renter-Occupied Households 53.6% ±3.3 pp6,792 ±423
Owner-Occupied Residents 54.8% ±4.1 pp23,281 ±1,750
Renter-Occupied Residents 45.2% ±3.3 pp19,237 ±1,419
Universe varies by row: household rows show the share of occupied housing units that are owner- versus renter-occupied; resident rows show the share of residents (people in occupied housing units, excluding group quarters) who live in owner- versus renter-occupied homes · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Owner-Occupied Households 46.4%±2.9 pp5,868±369 32.8%±0.3 pp1,093,056±9,342 ▲ +13.6% 62/197
Renter-Occupied Households 53.6%±3.3 pp6,792±423 67.2%±0.2 pp2,241,032±7,233 ▼ -13.6% 136/197
Owner-Occupied Residents 54.8%±4.1 pp23,281±1,750 36.1%±0.3 pp2,981,061±23,999 ▲ +18.7% 47/197
Renter-Occupied Residents 45.2%±3.3 pp19,237±1,419 63.9%±0.3 pp5,285,548±24,353 ▼ -18.7% 151/197
Universe varies by row: household rows show the share of occupied housing units that are owner- versus renter-occupied; resident rows show the share of residents (people in occupied housing units, excluding group quarters) who live in owner- versus renter-occupied homes · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Year Moved Into Current Home

Category South Jamaica
Median Year Moved In 2012±1.2 yr
Moved in 2023 or Later 3.2% ±1.4 pp404 ±175
Moved in 2020 to 2022 13.5% ±2.5 pp1,715 ±317
Moved in 2010 to 2019 43.0% ±4.0 pp5,441 ±510
Moved in 2000 to 2009 16.8% ±2.3 pp2,131 ±296
Moved in 1990 to 1999 10.9% ±2.3 pp1,386 ±296
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 12.5% ±2.7 pp1,583 ±338
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Median Year Moved In 2012±1.2 yr 2013±1.0 yr ▼ −1 71/197
Moved in 2023 or Later 3.2%±1.4 pp404±175 3.9%±0.1 pp128,386±3,034 ▼ -0.7% 104/197
Moved in 2020 to 2022 13.5%±2.5 pp1,715±317 18.4%±0.2 pp612,609±6,837 ▼ -4.8% 133/197
Moved in 2010 to 2019 43.0%±4.0 pp5,441±510 37.5%±0.3 pp1,249,358±8,625 ▲ +5.5% 29/197
Moved in 2000 to 2009 16.8%±2.3 pp2,131±296 17.2%±0.2 pp574,466±6,666 ▼ -0.4% 130/197
Moved in 1990 to 1999 10.9%±2.3 pp1,386±296 11.2%±0.2 pp372,023±6,406 ▼ -0.2% 113/197
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 12.5%±2.7 pp1,583±338 11.9%±0.2 pp397,246±6,006 ▲ +0.6% 83/197
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Prior Location of Recent Movers

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Category South Jamaica
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 8.3% ±2.2 pp8.3%±2.2 pp3,481 ±926
↳ Moved Within Same Borough (of recent movers) 4.8% ±1.8 pp57.6%±14.6 pp2,004 ±737
↳ Moved from Different New York County (of recent movers) 1.5% ±0.8 pp18.1%±8.1 pp630 ±329
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 0.3% ±0.3 pp3.9%±3.1 pp137 ±113
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 1.7% ±1.1 pp20.4%±12.4 pp710 ±471
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 8.3%±2.2 pp8.3%±2.2 pp3,481±926 9.9%±0.1 pp9.9%±0.1 pp827,473±12,196 ▼ -1.5%▼ -1.5% 95/197
↳ Moved Within Same Borough (of recent movers) 4.8%±1.8 pp57.6%±14.6 pp2,004±737 5.2%±0.1 pp52.7%±0.8 pp436,346±9,332 ▼ -0.4%▲ +4.8% 95/19785/197
↳ Moved from Different New York County (of recent movers) 1.5%±0.8 pp18.1%±8.1 pp630±329 2.0%±0.1 pp20.6%±0.5 pp170,433±4,911 ▼ -0.5%▼ -2.5% 118/197118/197
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 0.3%±0.3 pp3.9%±3.1 pp137±113 1.6%±0.1 pp16.4%±0.5 pp135,935±4,867 ▼ -1.3%▼ -12.5% 165/197172/197
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 1.7%±1.1 pp20.4%±12.4 pp710±471 1.0%±0.0 pp10.2%±0.4 pp84,759±3,728 ▲ +0.7%▲ +10.2% 23/19715/197
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Housing Vacancy Status

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Category South Jamaica
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 7.7% ±1.7 pp7.7%±1.7 pp1,060 ±227
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 2.0% ±0.9 pp25.8%±11.0 pp274 ±130
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 1.7% ±0.9 pp21.4%±10.7 pp227 ±124
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 0.0% ±0.4 pp0.0%0
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 4.1% ±1.5 pp52.7%±15.1 pp559 ±200
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 3.9% ±1.8 pp3.9%±1.8 pp—
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 3.7% ±2.0 pp3.7%±2.0 pp—
Note: “All other” vacant units combines units that are seasonal, held for migrant workers, rented/sold but not yet occupied, or vacant for other reasons. The two vacancy-rate rows use a different base: the rental vacancy rate counts units actively listed for rent as a share of total rental stock (renter-occupied, rented-not-yet-occupied, and listed for rent), and the owner vacancy rate uses the equivalent owner-unit denominator (owner-occupied, sold but not yet occupied, and listed for sale).
Universe: All housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 7.7%±1.7 pp7.7%±1.7 pp1,060±227 9.4%±0.2 pp9.4%±0.2 pp344,398±6,930 ▼ -1.6%▼ -1.6% 77/197
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 2.0%±0.9 pp25.8%±11.0 pp274±130 2.3%±0.1 pp24.7%±0.6 pp85,121±2,753 ▼ -0.3%▲ +1.1% 79/19798/197
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 1.7%±0.9 pp21.4%±10.7 pp227±124 0.6%±0.0 pp6.0%±0.5 pp20,602±1,690 ▲ +1.1%▲ +15.4% 12/19713/197
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 0.0%±0.4 pp0.0%0 0.5%±0.0 pp5.6%±0.5 pp19,217±1,699 ▼ -0.5%▼ -5.6% 132/197132/197
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 4.1%±1.5 pp52.7%±15.1 pp559±200 6.0%±0.2 pp63.7%±1.9 pp219,458±7,833 ▼ -1.9%▼ -11.0% 111/197143/197
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 3.9%±1.8 pp3.9%±1.8 pp— 3.6%±0.1 pp3.6%±0.1 pp— ▲ +0.3%▲ +0.3% 68/197
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 3.7%±2.0 pp3.7%±2.0 pp— 1.8%±0.1 pp1.8%±0.1 pp— ▲ +1.9%▲ +1.9% 24/197
Note: “All other” vacant units combines units that are seasonal, held for migrant workers, rented/sold but not yet occupied, or vacant for other reasons. The two vacancy-rate rows use a different base: the rental vacancy rate counts units actively listed for rent as a share of total rental stock (renter-occupied, rented-not-yet-occupied, and listed for rent), and the owner vacancy rate uses the equivalent owner-unit denominator (owner-occupied, sold but not yet occupied, and listed for sale).
Universe: All housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Housing Age

Category South Jamaica
Median Year Built 1958±4 yr
Pre-1940 31.2% ±3.3 pp4,280 ±451
1940-2009 65.2% ±4.6 pp8,943 ±635
2010+ 3.6% ±1.4 pp497 ±188
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Median Year Built 1958±4 yr 1952±1 yr ▲ +6 yrs 64/197
Pre-1940 31.2%±3.3 pp4,280±451 38.2%±0.2 pp1,405,250±8,136 ▼ -7.0% 112/197
1940-2009 65.2%±4.6 pp8,943±635 55.0%±0.4 pp2,022,113±13,026 ▲ +10.2% 73/197
2010+ 3.6%±1.4 pp497±188 6.8%±0.1 pp251,123±4,594 ▼ -3.2% 109/197
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Units by Building Size

Category South Jamaica
Population Density 31,436 /sq mi±1,932/sq mi
Single-Family Homes 40.4% ±3.4 pp5,539 ±470
Buildings With 2–4 Units 43.4% ±3.3 pp5,953 ±448
Buildings With 5–19 Units 7.3% ±2.1 pp997 ±284
Buildings With 20 or More Units 9.0% ±1.7 pp1,231 ±234
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Population Density 31,436 /sq mi±1,932/sq mi 33,816 /sq mi±2/sq mi ▼ −2,380 /sq mi 122/197
Single-Family Homes 40.4%±3.4 pp5,539±470 16.3%±0.2 pp598,290±6,212 ▲ +24.1% 40/197
Buildings With 2–4 Units 43.4%±3.3 pp5,953±448 21.3%±0.2 pp784,262±7,818 ▲ +22.1% 26/197
Buildings With 5–19 Units 7.3%±2.1 pp997±284 13.3%±0.2 pp490,074±6,520 ▼ -6.1% 119/197
Buildings With 20 or More Units 9.0%±1.7 pp1,231±234 48.9%±0.3 pp1,798,617±9,757 ▼ -39.9% 166/197
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Homes by Number of Bedrooms

Category South Jamaica
Studio 1.8% ±0.7 pp247 ±97
1 Bedroom 11.5% ±2.0 pp1,574 ±268
2 Bedrooms 30.5% ±3.8 pp4,189 ±520
3 Bedrooms 42.8% ±3.1 pp5,870 ±420
4 Bedrooms 10.3% ±2.3 pp1,411 ±317
5 or More Bedrooms 3.1% ±1.1 pp429 ±149
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Studio 1.8%±0.7 pp247±97 9.6%±0.1 pp351,466±5,299 ▼ -7.8% 181/197
1 Bedroom 11.5%±2.0 pp1,574±268 29.4%±0.2 pp1,081,074±8,667 ▼ -17.9% 174/197
2 Bedrooms 30.5%±3.8 pp4,189±520 31.6%±0.2 pp1,162,968±7,113 ▼ -1.1% 109/197
3 Bedrooms 42.8%±3.1 pp5,870±420 21.9%±0.2 pp806,079±7,253 ▲ +20.9% 26/197
4 Bedrooms 10.3%±2.3 pp1,411±317 5.4%±0.1 pp197,308±4,006 ▲ +4.9% 35/197
5 or More Bedrooms 3.1%±1.1 pp429±149 2.2%±0.1 pp79,591±2,374 ▲ +1.0% 63/197
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Overcrowded Housing

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Category South Jamaica
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 9.7% ±2.2 pp9.7%±2.2 pp1,231 ±273
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 8.5% ±1.9 pp87.0%±4.6 pp1,071 ±244
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 1.3% ±1.0 pp13.0%±9.7 pp160 ±125
Note: Rooms are defined as living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, finished recreation rooms, and enclosed porches. Bathrooms, closets, hallways, and unfinished spaces are not counted as rooms.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 9.7%±2.2 pp9.7%±2.2 pp1,231±273 9.2%±0.2 pp9.2%±0.2 pp307,926±5,138 ▲ +0.5%▲ +0.5% 78/197
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 8.5%±1.9 pp87.0%±4.6 pp1,071±244 5.2%±0.1 pp56.0%±0.7 pp172,430±3,668 ▲ +3.3%▲ +31.0% 34/1974/197
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 1.3%±1.0 pp13.0%±9.7 pp160±125 4.1%±0.1 pp44.0%±0.9 pp135,496±3,627 ▼ -2.8%▼ -31.0% 174/197194/197
Note: Rooms are defined as living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, finished recreation rooms, and enclosed porches. Bathrooms, closets, hallways, and unfinished spaces are not counted as rooms.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Primary Home Heating Fuel

Category South Jamaica
Natural Gas Heat 86.6% ±2.6 pp10,964 ±326
Electric Heat 5.0% ±1.3 pp632 ±167
Other Heating Source 8.4% ±2.3 pp1,064 ±286
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Natural Gas Heat 86.6%±2.6 pp10,964±326 64.4%±0.2 pp2,148,783±6,186 ▲ +22.2% 10/197
Electric Heat 5.0%±1.3 pp632±167 16.8%±0.2 pp560,448±6,181 ▼ -11.8% 185/197
Other Heating Source 8.4%±2.3 pp1,064±286 18.7%±0.2 pp624,858±6,602 ▼ -10.3% 180/197
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Costs & Affordability

Housing Cost Burden

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Category South Jamaica
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 27.1% ±3.5 pp3,432 ±439
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 17.6% ±2.6 pp2,226 ±329
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 55.3% ±3.3 pp7,002 ±415
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 28.2% ±2.7 pp3,568 ±347
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 27.1%±3.5 pp3,432±439 24.4%±0.3 pp814,041±8,540 ▲ +2.7% 149/197
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 17.6%±2.6 pp2,226±329 20.8%±0.2 pp694,190±7,700 ▼ -3.2% 157/197
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 55.3%±3.3 pp7,002±415 49.8%±0.3 pp1,660,983±9,856 ▲ +5.5% 32/197
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 28.2%±2.7 pp3,568±347 27.5%±0.2 pp917,087±8,128 ▲ +0.7% 66/197
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Monthly Housing Costs

Category South Jamaica
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $589±$144
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $1,132±$137
Median Monthly Housing Costs $2,003±$99
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,861±$99
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs Over $3,000
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s monthly housing cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly housing costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $3,681 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $589±$144 $532±$10 ▲ +$57 112/197
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $1,132±$137 $1,150±$6 ▼ −$18 123/197
Median Monthly Housing Costs $2,003±$99 $1,882±$6 ▲ +$121 65/197
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,861±$99 $2,863±$12 ▼ −$2 72/197
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs Over $3,000 Over $3,000 — 1/197
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s monthly housing cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly housing costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $3,681 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $416 ±31 $570 ±72 $589 ±144 ▲ +$173▲ +$19▲ +$154
New York City citywide $535 ±7 $491 ±7 $532 ±10 ▼ −$4▲ +$41▼ −$44
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $314 ±23 $465 ±59 $589 ±144 ▲ +$275▲ +$124▲ +$151
New York City citywide $404 ±5 $400 ±6 $532 ±10 ▲ +$128▲ +$132▼ −$4
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $910 ±95 $1,096 ±77 $1,132 ±137 ▲ +$222▲ +$36▲ +$185
New York City citywide $1,120 ±5 $1,154 ±5 $1,150 ±6 ▲ +$30▼ −$4▲ +$34
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $687 ±72 $893 ±63 $1,132 ±137 ▲ +$445▲ +$239▲ +$206
New York City citywide $845 ±3 $940 ±4 $1,150 ±6 ▲ +$305▲ +$210▲ +$95
Median Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,780 ±80 $1,972 ±73 $2,003 ±99 ▲ +$223▲ +$31▲ +$192
New York City citywide $1,742 ±5 $1,843 ±6 $1,882 ±6 ▲ +$140▲ +$39▲ +$100
Median Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,343 ±60 $1,607 ±59 $2,003 ±99 ▲ +$660▲ +$396▲ +$264
New York City citywide $1,315 ±4 $1,502 ±5 $1,882 ±6 ▲ +$567▲ +$380▲ +$187
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,641 ±41 $2,815 ±86 $2,861 ±99 ▲ +$220▲ +$46▲ +$174
New York City citywide $2,625 ±6 $2,797 ±9 $2,863 ±12 ▲ +$239▲ +$66▲ +$173
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,993 ±31 $2,294 ±70 $2,861 ±99 ▲ +$868▲ +$567▲ +$301
New York City citywide $1,981 ±5 $2,280 ±7 $2,863 ±12 ▲ +$882▲ +$584▲ +$299
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $3,675 ±63 — ———
New York City citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) — $2,995 ±52 — ———
New York City citywide — — — ———

Rent

Rent measure
Category South Jamaica
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,583±$92
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $385±$143
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $931±$152
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,681±$89
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,191±$101
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,618±$113
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,583±$92 $2,084±$9 ▼ −$501 149/197
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $385±$143 $618±$12 ▼ −$233 160/197
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $931±$152 $1,212±$9 ▼ −$281 159/197
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,681±$89 $1,821±$7 ▼ −$140 132/197
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,191±$101 $2,550±$14 ▼ −$359 132/197
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,618±$113 Over $3,500 ▼ −$882+ 141/197
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica
Average Rent $1,425±$80
10th Percentile Rent $346±$121
25th Percentile Rent $847±$125
Median Rent $1,564±$115
75th Percentile Rent $2,025±$84
90th Percentile Rent $2,360±$47
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Average Rent $1,425±$80 $1,928±$9 ▼ −$504 147/197
10th Percentile Rent $346±$121 $538±$10 ▼ −$192 155/197
25th Percentile Rent $847±$125 $1,088±$6 ▼ −$241 158/197
Median Rent $1,564±$115 $1,686±$7 ▼ −$122 130/197
75th Percentile Rent $2,025±$84 $2,380±$8 ▼ −$355 117/197
90th Percentile Rent $2,360±$47 Over $3,500 ▼ −$1,140+ 146/197
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Rent measure

Homeowner Costs With a Mortgage

Category South Jamaica
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,553±$104
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,058±$211
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,545±$127
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,152±$104
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,841±$171
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) Over $4,000
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $3,000 in 2010–14 ($3,975 in 2024 dollars). It has been $4,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,908 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,553±$104 $3,760±$33 ▼ −$1,207 166/192
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,058±$211 $1,571±$19 ▲ +$488 30/196
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,545±$127 $2,341±$20 ▲ +$204 74/196
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,152±$104 $3,293±$21 ▼ −$141 114/196
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,841±$171 Over $4,000 ▼ −$159+ 146/196
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) Over $4,000 Over $4,000 — 1/196
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $3,000 in 2010–14 ($3,975 in 2024 dollars). It has been $4,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,908 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $3,204 ±131 $3,090 ±121 $2,553 ±104 ▼ −$652▼ −$538▼ −$114
New York City citywide $3,719 ±18 $3,670 ±22 $3,760 ±33 ▲ +$41▲ +$90▼ −$49
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,418 ±99 $2,518 ±99 $2,553 ±104 ▲ +$134▲ +$34▲ +$100
New York City citywide $2,807 ±14 $2,991 ±18 $3,760 ±33 ▲ +$954▲ +$769▲ +$184
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,763 ±198 $1,844 ±125 $2,058 ±211 ▲ +$295▲ +$214▲ +$81
New York City citywide $1,565 ±19 $1,594 ±18 $1,571 ±19 ▲ +$6▼ −$23▲ +$29
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,331 ±149 $1,503 ±102 $2,058 ±211 ▲ +$728▲ +$555▲ +$172
New York City citywide $1,181 ±14 $1,299 ±15 $1,571 ±19 ▲ +$389▲ +$272▲ +$118
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,354 ±100 $2,444 ±129 $2,545 ±127 ▲ +$191▲ +$101▲ +$90
New York City citywide $2,370 ±15 $2,392 ±18 $2,341 ±20 ▼ −$29▼ −$51▲ +$22
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,777 ±76 $1,992 ±105 $2,545 ±127 ▲ +$768▲ +$553▲ +$215
New York City citywide $1,789 ±12 $1,950 ±15 $2,341 ±20 ▲ +$552▲ +$391▲ +$161
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $3,156 ±134 $3,092 ±105 $3,152 ±104 ▼ −$4▲ +$60▼ −$64
New York City citywide $3,386 ±17 $3,350 ±17 $3,293 ±21 ▼ −$93▼ −$57▼ −$36
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,381 ±101 $2,520 ±86 $3,152 ±104 ▲ +$770▲ +$632▲ +$139
New York City citywide $2,555 ±13 $2,730 ±14 $3,293 ±21 ▲ +$738▲ +$563▲ +$175
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $3,761 ±136 $3,841 ±171 —▲ +$80—
New York City citywide — $4,466 ±27 — ———
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) — $3,065 ±111 $3,841 ±171 —▲ +$776—
New York City citywide — $3,640 ±22 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $4,560 ±204 — ———
New York City citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) — $3,716 ±166 — ———
New York City citywide — — — ———

Monthly Homeowner Costs Without a Mortgage

Category South Jamaica
Average Monthly Owner Costs $932±$40
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $570±$161
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $746±$108
Median Monthly Owner Costs $987±$85
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,232±$90
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,440±$80
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $700 in 2010–14 ($928 in 2024 dollars). It has been $1,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $1,840 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs $932±$40 $1,384±$19 ▼ −$452 148/192
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $570±$161 $280±$13 ▲ +$291 52/196
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $746±$108 $732±$12 ▲ +$14 93/196
Median Monthly Owner Costs $987±$85 $1,150±$9 ▼ −$163 142/196
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,232±$90 Over $1,500 ▼ −$268+ 172/196
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,440±$80 Over $1,500 ▼ −$60+ 185/196
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $700 in 2010–14 ($928 in 2024 dollars). It has been $1,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $1,840 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $959 ±87 $932 ±63 $932 ±40 ▼ −$27– $0▼ −$27
New York City citywide $1,153 ±5 $1,162 ±7 $1,384 ±19 ▲ +$231▲ +$222▲ +$9
Average Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $724 ±66 $759 ±51 $932 ±40 ▲ +$208▲ +$173▲ +$35
New York City citywide $870 ±4 $947 ±6 $1,384 ±19 ▲ +$514▲ +$437▲ +$77
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $481 ±107 $515 ±176 $570 ±161 ▲ +$89▲ +$56▲ +$33
New York City citywide $233 ±14 $170 ±8 $280 ±13 ▲ +$46▲ +$109▼ −$63
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $363 ±81 $419 ±144 $570 ±161 ▲ +$207▲ +$151▲ +$56
New York City citywide $176 ±11 $139 ±7 $280 ±13 ▲ +$104▲ +$141▼ −$37
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $641 ±85 $753 ±79 $746 ±108 ▲ +$105▼ −$7▲ +$112
New York City citywide $686 ±9 $653 ±11 $732 ±12 ▲ +$46▲ +$79▼ −$33
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $484 ±64 $614 ±64 $746 ±108 ▲ +$262▲ +$132▲ +$130
New York City citywide $518 ±7 $532 ±9 $732 ±12 ▲ +$214▲ +$200▲ +$14
Median Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $869 ±79 $886 ±68 $987 ±85 ▲ +$118▲ +$100▲ +$17
New York City citywide $1,077 ±8 $1,108 ±7 $1,150 ±9 ▲ +$73▲ +$42▲ +$31
Median Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $656 ±60 $722 ±56 $987 ±85 ▲ +$331▲ +$264▲ +$67
New York City citywide $813 ±6 $903 ±6 $1,150 ±9 ▲ +$337▲ +$247▲ +$90
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $1,103 ±85 $1,232 ±90 —▲ +$128—
New York City citywide — $1,508 ±11 — ———
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — $899 ±69 $1,232 ±90 —▲ +$332—
New York City citywide — $1,229 ±9 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $1,391 ±245 $1,440 ±80 —▲ +$50—
New York City citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — $1,133 ±200 $1,440 ±80 —▲ +$307—
New York City citywide — — — ———

Home Values

Category South Jamaica
Average Home Value $606,246±$47,827
10th Percentile Home Value $410,506±$62,379
25th Percentile Home Value $521,383±$25,675
Median Home Value $650,475±$20,407
75th Percentile Home Value $814,965±$41,377
90th Percentile Home Value $985,151±$71,594
Note: Home values are self-reported by owners of owner-occupied housing units. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s home value brackets. If a percentile of home values is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $1,000,000 in 2010–14 ($1,325,058 in 2024 dollars). It has been $2,000,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $2,453,983 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Average Home Value $606,246±$47,827 $1,032,079±$9,836 ▼ −$425,833 153/193
10th Percentile Home Value $410,506±$62,379 $249,280±$5,928 ▲ +$161,226 54/196
25th Percentile Home Value $521,383±$25,675 $503,800±$4,045 ▲ +$17,583 100/196
Median Home Value $650,475±$20,407 $777,600±$4,889 ▼ −$127,125 134/196
75th Percentile Home Value $814,965±$41,377 $1,115,600±$6,977 ▼ −$300,635 154/196
90th Percentile Home Value $985,151±$71,594 $1,913,459±$21,673 ▼ −$928,308 154/196
Note: Home values are self-reported by owners of owner-occupied housing units. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s home value brackets. If a percentile of home values is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $1,000,000 in 2010–14 ($1,325,058 in 2024 dollars). It has been $2,000,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $2,453,983 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $520,167 ±73,745 $527,223 ±21,499 $606,246 ±47,827 ▲ +$86,079▲ +$79,022▲ +$7,057
New York City citywide $856,112 ±6,021 $1,009,772 ±6,910 $1,032,079 ±9,836 ▲ +$175,967▲ +$22,307▲ +$153,660
Average Home Value (nominal dollars) $392,561 ±55,654 $429,688 ±17,521 $606,246 ±47,827 ▲ +$213,684▲ +$176,558▲ +$37,127
New York City citywide $646,094 ±4,544 $822,966 ±5,632 $1,032,079 ±9,836 ▲ +$385,985▲ +$209,113▲ +$176,872
10th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $267,123 ±49,278 $338,106 ±42,841 $410,506 ±62,379 ▲ +$143,382▲ +$72,399▲ +$70,983
New York City citywide $246,967 ±5,094 $275,727 ±4,302 $249,280 ±5,928 ▲ +$2,313▼ −$26,447▲ +$28,760
10th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $201,594 ±37,189 $275,557 ±34,915 $410,506 ±62,379 ▲ +$208,912▲ +$134,948▲ +$73,963
New York City citywide $186,382 ±3,844 $224,718 ±3,506 $249,280 ±5,928 ▲ +$62,898▲ +$24,562▲ +$38,336
25th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $393,871 ±22,261 $427,362 ±15,870 $521,383 ±25,675 ▲ +$127,513▲ +$94,021▲ +$33,492
New York City citywide $444,955 ±2,189 $486,011 ±3,531 $503,800 ±4,045 ▲ +$58,845▲ +$17,789▲ +$41,057
25th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $297,248 ±16,800 $348,301 ±12,934 $521,383 ±25,675 ▲ +$224,136▲ +$173,082▲ +$51,053
New York City citywide $335,800 ±1,652 $396,100 ±2,878 $503,800 ±4,045 ▲ +$168,000▲ +$107,700▲ +$60,300
Median Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $483,402 ±11,481 $535,800 ±12,435 $650,475 ±20,407 ▲ +$167,073▲ +$114,675▲ +$52,398
New York City citywide $650,206 ±2,534 $743,557 ±2,934 $777,600 ±4,889 ▲ +$127,394▲ +$34,043▲ +$93,351
Median Home Value (nominal dollars) $364,816 ±8,665 $436,678 ±10,135 $650,475 ±20,407 ▲ +$285,659▲ +$213,797▲ +$71,862
New York City citywide $490,700 ±1,912 $606,000 ±2,391 $777,600 ±4,889 ▲ +$286,900▲ +$171,600▲ +$115,300
75th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $601,893 ±18,579 $668,244 ±43,435 $814,965 ±41,377 ▲ +$213,072▲ +$146,721▲ +$66,351
New York City citywide $951,922 ±3,322 $1,121,470 ±4,779 $1,115,600 ±6,977 ▲ +$163,678▼ −$5,870▲ +$169,548
75th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $454,239 ±14,021 $544,620 ±35,399 $814,965 ±41,377 ▲ +$360,726▲ +$270,345▲ +$90,381
New York City citywide $718,400 ±2,507 $914,000 ±3,895 $1,115,600 ±6,977 ▲ +$397,200▲ +$201,600▲ +$195,600
90th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $790,273 ±52,256 $880,064 ±33,606 $985,151 ±71,594 ▲ +$194,878▲ +$105,086▲ +$89,791
New York City citywide — $1,960,397 ±35,442 $1,913,459 ±21,673 —▼ −$46,938—
90th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $596,406 ±39,437 $717,254 ±27,389 $985,151 ±71,594 ▲ +$388,745▲ +$267,897▲ +$120,848
New York City citywide — $1,597,726 ±28,885 $1,913,459 ±21,673 —▲ +$315,732—

Federal Housing Assistance

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Category South Jamaica
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 14.7%14.7%2,013
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 3.3%22.5%453
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 7.7%52.2%1,051
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 2.9%19.8%399
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.8%5.5%110
Note: Counts housing units receiving federal rental assistance as a share of all housing units, excluding Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. The four program rows are specific HUD programs; “Other project-based programs” combines Section 202 (elderly), Section 811 (disability), and smaller project-based programs. These are administrative records rather than survey estimates, so they have no margin of error.
Universe: Total housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 14.7%14.7%2,013 10.6%10.6%390,295 ▲ +4.1%▲ +4.1% 60/197
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 3.3%22.5%453 4.7%44.4%173,344 ▼ -1.4%▼ -21.9% 84/197169/197
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 7.7%52.2%1,051 3.9%36.9%143,954 ▲ +3.8%▲ +15.3% 36/19733/197
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 2.9%19.8%399 1.7%16.2%63,303 ▲ +1.2%▲ +3.6% 39/19749/197
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.8%5.5%110 0.3%2.5%9,694 ▲ +0.5%▲ +3.0% 22/19729/197
Note: Counts housing units receiving federal rental assistance as a share of all housing units, excluding Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. The four program rows are specific HUD programs; “Other project-based programs” combines Section 202 (elderly), Section 811 (disability), and smaller project-based programs. These are administrative records rather than survey estimates, so they have no margin of error.
Universe: Total housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025
2014 2019 2025 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units 18.5%2,423 16.9%2,162 14.7%2,013 ▼ −3.8 pp▼ −410▼ −2.3 pp▼ −149▼ −1.6 pp▼ −261
New York City citywide 11.5%391,473 11.3%394,162 10.6%390,295 ▼ −0.9 pp▼ −1,178▼ −0.7 pp▼ −3,867▼ −0.2 pp▲ +2,689
Housing Choice Vouchers 6.2%805 4.7%600 3.3%453 ▼ −2.8 pp▼ −352▼ −1.4 pp▼ −147▼ −1.5 pp▼ −205
New York City citywide 4.1%138,699 4.3%148,522 4.7%173,344 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +34,645▲ +0.5 pp▲ +24,822▲ +0.2 pp▲ +9,823
Public Housing 8.1%1,064 8.2%1,052 7.7%1,051 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −13▼ −0.6 pp▼ −1▲ +0.1 pp▼ −12
New York City citywide 5.1%172,174 4.8%168,064 3.9%143,954 ▼ −1.1 pp▼ −28,220▼ −0.9 pp▼ −24,110▼ −0.2 pp▼ −4,110
Project-Based Section 8 3.4%444 3.1%400 2.9%399 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −45▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1▼ −0.3 pp▼ −44
New York City citywide 1.7%58,780 1.8%62,852 1.7%63,303 – 0.0 pp▲ +4,523▼ −0.1 pp▲ +451▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,072
Other Project-Based Programs 0.8%110 0.9%110 0.8%110 – 0.0 pp– 0▼ −0.1 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
New York City citywide 0.6%21,820 0.4%14,724 0.3%9,694 ▼ −0.4 pp▼ −12,126▼ −0.2 pp▼ −5,030▼ −0.2 pp▼ −7,096
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Characteristics of Federal Housing Assistance Recipients

Category South Jamaica
Average Household Income $24,333
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $605
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,480
Below 30% of Area Median Income 82.3%1,505
With Children 30.4%556
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 26.1%477
Note: Describes households receiving federal rental assistance in this neighborhood. Tenant-paid rent is the household’s own share of the rent after the subsidy; monthly government spending is what HUD pays toward that household’s housing. Area median income is calculated by HUD for the surrounding metropolitan area, not for this neighborhood. The “With Children” measure is available only for 2020–2024; it is shown as blank for 2010–2014 and 2015–2019 in historical views. In Count view, household counts are estimated by applying each share to the number of HUD-assisted households in this neighborhood.
Universe: HUD-assisted households · Geography: Census tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025 (administrative data; no margin of error)
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $24,333 $24,375 ▼ -$42 71/186
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $605 $603 ▲ +$2 76/186
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,480 $1,746 ▼ -$266 171/186
Below 30% of Area Median Income 82.3%1,505 82.0%286,100 ▲ +0.3 pp 109/186
With Children 30.4%556 26.0%90,715 ▲ +4.4 pp 46/186
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 26.1%477 37.0%129,094 ▼ -10.9 pp 166/186
Note: Describes households receiving federal rental assistance in this neighborhood. Tenant-paid rent is the household’s own share of the rent after the subsidy; monthly government spending is what HUD pays toward that household’s housing. Area median income is calculated by HUD for the surrounding metropolitan area, not for this neighborhood. The “With Children” measure is available only for 2020–2024; it is shown as blank for 2010–2014 and 2015–2019 in historical views. In Count view, household counts are estimated by applying each share to the number of HUD-assisted households in this neighborhood.
Universe: HUD-assisted households · Geography: Census tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025 (administrative data; no margin of error)
2014 2019 2025 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Household Income $19,114 $20,918 $24,298 ▲ +$5,184▲ +$3,381▲ +$1,803
New York City citywide $19,053 $21,257 $24,375 ▲ +$5,322▲ +$3,118▲ +$2,204
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $439 $497 $605 ▲ +$165▲ +$108▲ +$58
New York City citywide $440 $504 $603 ▲ +$163▲ +$99▲ +$64
Average Monthly Government Spending $782 $932 $1,487 ▲ +$705▲ +$555▲ +$150
New York City citywide $872 $1,072 $1,746 ▲ +$874▲ +$674▲ +$200
Below 30% of Area Median Income 70.9%— 74.5%— 82.3%— ▲ +11.4 pp—▲ +7.8 pp—▲ +3.6 pp—
New York City citywide 72.0%— 75.0%— 82.0%— ▲ +10.0 pp—▲ +7.0 pp—▲ +3.0 pp—
With Children — — 30.3%— ——————
New York City citywide — — 26.0%— ——————
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 24.8%— 30.1%— 26.0%— ▲ +1.2 pp—▼ −4.1 pp—▲ +5.3 pp—

Environment

Tree Canopy and Land Cover

Category South Jamaica
Total Tree Canopy 18.8%163 acres
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 70.9%616 acres
Natural Open Surfaces 10.3%90 acres
Note: These estimates do not have margins of error because they are derived from classified aerial imagery, not a survey.
Universe: Land area classified from high-resolution aerial imagery · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: USDA Forest Service, Arbor Day Foundation, and PlanIT Geo National Baseline Assessment of Urban and Community Forests, 2026
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Total Tree Canopy 18.8%163 acres 23.6%43,530 acres ▼ -4.8% 109/197
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 70.9%616 acres 59.9%110,649 acres ▲ +11.0% 110/197
Natural Open Surfaces 10.3%90 acres 16.5%30,496 acres ▼ -6.2% 60/197
Note: These estimates do not have margins of error because they are derived from classified aerial imagery, not a survey.
Universe: Land area classified from high-resolution aerial imagery · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: USDA Forest Service, Arbor Day Foundation, and PlanIT Geo National Baseline Assessment of Urban and Community Forests, 2026

Population Vulnerable to Extreme Heat

Category South Jamaica
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 17.7% ±3.2 pp7,566 ±1,378
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 48.4% ±4.2 pp20,642 ±1,804
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 33.9% ±4.1 pp14,467 ±1,729
Heat Exposed 100.0%42,675
Homes Without Air Conditioning 5.4%2,301
Note: Heat vulnerability risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation — see the full list of risk factors and how they are measured. Heat Exposed is the share of residents living in census tracts the Census Bureau flagged as exposed to extreme heat in 2022. The air conditioning figures are modeled estimates from the Census Bureau’s Local Air Conditioning Estimates; neither those nor the heat exposure figures have a margin of error, as with CDC PLACES data.
Universe: Residents for heat vulnerability risk factors; occupied housing units for air conditioning · Geography: Census Tract · Source: Census Community Resilience Estimates for Heat; Census Local Air Conditioning Estimates
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 17.7%±3.2 pp7,566±1,378 14.7%±0.3 pp1,246,356±23,077 ▲ +3.0% 48/197
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 48.4%±4.2 pp20,642±1,804 48.1%±0.3 pp4,083,234±28,292 ▲ +0.2% 106/197
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 33.9%±4.1 pp14,467±1,729 37.2%±0.3 pp3,154,254±26,505 ▼ -3.3% 109/197
Heat Exposed 100.0%42,675 98.7%8,369,937 ▲ +1.3% 1/197
Homes Without Air Conditioning 5.4%2,301 8.4%713,092 ▼ -3.0% 147/197
Note: Heat vulnerability risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation — see the full list of risk factors and how they are measured. Heat Exposed is the share of residents living in census tracts the Census Bureau flagged as exposed to extreme heat in 2022. The air conditioning figures are modeled estimates from the Census Bureau’s Local Air Conditioning Estimates; neither those nor the heat exposure figures have a margin of error, as with CDC PLACES data.
Universe: Residents for heat vulnerability risk factors; occupied housing units for air conditioning · Geography: Census Tract · Source: Census Community Resilience Estimates for Heat; Census Local Air Conditioning Estimates

Transportation & Commuting

How Workers Commute

Category South Jamaica
Drove Alone 42.0% ±3.6 pp7,014 ±601
Carpooled 6.6% ±1.9 pp1,111 ±320
Public Transit 46.2% ±3.4 pp7,719 ±563
Walked 2.3% ±0.9 pp390 ±145
Bikes 0.0% ±0.3 pp0
Other Commute Mode 1.2% ±0.6 pp197 ±98
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Drove Alone 42.0%±3.6 pp7,014±601 25.9%±0.2 pp1,018,323±8,635 ▲ +16.0% 49/197
Carpooled 6.6%±1.9 pp1,111±320 5.2%±0.1 pp203,504±5,527 ▲ +1.5% 67/197
Public Transit 46.2%±3.4 pp7,719±563 53.0%±0.2 pp2,079,382±7,544 ▼ -6.8% 123/197
Walked 2.3%±0.9 pp390±145 11.1%±0.2 pp435,891±7,746 ▼ -8.8% 180/197
Bikes 0.0%±0.3 pp0 1.9%±0.1 pp74,902±3,027 ▼ -1.9% 177/197
Other Commute Mode 1.2%±0.6 pp197±98 2.9%±0.1 pp114,799±2,737 ▼ -1.7% 111/197
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Commute Time

Category South Jamaica
Average Commute Time (minutes) 45 min±2.2 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.7% ±1.6 pp1,621 ±270
15–29 Minutes 19.0% ±2.4 pp3,170 ±395
30–44 Minutes 22.9% ±3.6 pp3,825 ±595
45–59 Minutes 12.9% ±1.9 pp2,150 ±316
60 Minutes or More 35.6% ±3.0 pp5,948 ±495
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Average Commute Time (minutes) 45 min±2.2 min 40 min±0.1 min ▲ +5 min 42/197
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.7%±1.6 pp1,621±270 9.9%±0.2 pp322,827±5,958 ▼ -0.2% 88/197
15–29 Minutes 19.0%±2.4 pp3,170±395 21.5%±0.3 pp702,026±8,655 ▼ -2.5% 104/197
30–44 Minutes 22.9%±3.6 pp3,825±595 27.4%±0.3 pp894,073±8,932 ▼ -4.5% 132/197
45–59 Minutes 12.9%±1.9 pp2,150±316 15.9%±0.2 pp518,824±6,224 ▼ -3.0% 139/197
60 Minutes or More 35.6%±3.0 pp5,948±495 25.3%±0.2 pp825,700±7,593 ▲ +10.3% 33/197
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Vehicle Access

Category South Jamaica
Average Vehicles per Household 1.10±0.09
Households With No Vehicle 30.1% ±2.6 pp3,809 ±330
Households With 1 Vehicle 41.4% ±3.5 pp5,236 ±441
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 28.6% ±3.1 pp3,615 ±397
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household 1.10±0.09 0.62±0.00 ▲ +0.48 43/197
Households With No Vehicle 30.1%±2.6 pp3,809±330 55.3%±0.3 pp1,844,706±8,712 ▼ -25.2% 146/197
Households With 1 Vehicle 41.4%±3.5 pp5,236±441 31.9%±0.2 pp1,063,832±6,704 ▲ +9.5% 53/197
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 28.6%±3.1 pp3,615±397 12.8%±0.2 pp425,550±5,467 ▲ +15.8% 42/197
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Where South Jamaica Residents Work

Category South Jamaica
Midtown-Times Square 4.2%570
Financial District-Battery Park City 2.5%341
Jamaica 2.1%293
Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square 2.1%283
Forest Hills 2.0%267
All other city neighborhoods 59.4%8,118
Outside the city 27.8%3,804
New York city, NY 4.2%581
Valley Stream village, NY 1.2%168
Manhasset CDP, NY 1.0%136
Uniondale CDP, NY 0.7%99
Hempstead village, NY 0.7%95
All other New York locations 17.0%2,321
Out of state 3.0%404
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common New York municipalities outside the city for neighborhood 167 residents; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other New York locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category South Jamaica
Midtown-Times Square 4.2%570
Financial District-Battery Park City 2.5%341
Jamaica 2.1%293
Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square 2.1%283
Forest Hills 2.0%267
All other city neighborhoods 59.4%8,118
Outside the city 27.8%3,804
New York city, NY 4.2%581
Valley Stream village, NY 1.2%168
Manhasset CDP, NY 1.0%136
Uniondale CDP, NY 0.7%99
Hempstead village, NY 0.7%95
All other New York locations 17.0%2,321
Out of state 3.0%404
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common New York municipalities outside the city for neighborhood 167 residents; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other New York locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Midtown-Times Square 4.2%522 4.2%698 4.2%570 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +48– 0.0 pp▼ −128▼ −0.1 pp▲ +176
New York City citywide 10.9%370,225 10.8%420,836 10.4%389,051 ▼ −0.6 pp▲ +18,826▼ −0.5 pp▼ −31,785▼ −0.1 pp▲ +50,611
Financial District-Battery Park City 2.7%332 2.9%491 2.5%341 ▼ −0.2 pp▲ +9▼ −0.4 pp▼ −150▲ +0.2 pp▲ +159
New York City citywide 3.7%124,531 4.1%158,305 3.7%140,194 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +15,663▼ −0.3 pp▼ −18,111▲ +0.4 pp▲ +33,774
Jamaica 2.2%271 2.4%409 2.1%293 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +22▼ −0.3 pp▼ −116▲ +0.2 pp▲ +138
New York City citywide 0.4%12,543 0.4%16,788 0.4%16,206 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +3,663– 0.0 pp▼ −582▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,245
Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square 2.7%333 2.5%420 2.1%283 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −50▼ −0.4 pp▼ −137▼ −0.2 pp▲ +87
New York City citywide 5.0%170,393 5.2%202,300 4.7%178,091 ▼ −0.3 pp▲ +7,698▼ −0.5 pp▼ −24,209▲ +0.2 pp▲ +31,907
Forest Hills 1.6%192 2.1%355 2.0%267 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +75▼ −0.2 pp▼ −88▲ +0.6 pp▲ +163
New York City citywide 0.6%21,604 0.9%33,425 0.8%28,644 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +7,040▼ −0.1 pp▼ −4,781▲ +0.2 pp▲ +11,821
All other city neighborhoods 53.1%6,551 57.5%9,663 59.4%8,118 ▲ +6.3 pp▲ +1,567▲ +1.9 pp▼ −1,545▲ +4.4 pp▲ +3,112
New York City citywide 52.0%1,766,163 55.1%2,144,108 56.0%2,102,363 ▲ +3.9 pp▲ +336,200▲ +0.9 pp▼ −41,745▲ +3.1 pp▲ +377,945
Outside the city 26.6%3,283 27.1%4,562 27.8%3,804 ▲ +1.2 pp▲ +521▲ +0.7 pp▼ −758▲ +0.5 pp▲ +1,279
New York City citywide 16.7%566,051 16.5%641,831 17.0%637,508 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +71,457▲ +0.5 pp▼ −4,323▼ −0.2 pp▲ +75,780
New York city, NY 4.0%496 4.6%768 4.2%581 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +85▼ −0.3 pp▼ −187▲ +0.5 pp▲ +272
New York City citywide 1.3%45,232 1.5%59,470 1.5%57,253 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +12,021– 0.0 pp▼ −2,217▲ +0.2 pp▲ +14,238
Valley Stream village, NY 0.7%81 1.1%183 1.2%168 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +87▲ +0.1 pp▼ −15▲ +0.4 pp▲ +102
New York City citywide 0.1%4,186 0.2%8,004 0.2%8,380 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,194– 0.0 pp▲ +376▲ +0.1 pp▲ +3,818
Manhasset CDP, NY 1.1%140 1.0%164 1.0%136 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −4– 0.0 pp▼ −28▼ −0.2 pp▲ +24
New York City citywide 0.4%12,656 0.4%16,079 0.4%15,985 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +3,329– 0.0 pp▼ −94– 0.0 pp▲ +3,423
Uniondale CDP, NY 0.9%110 0.9%157 0.7%99 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −11▼ −0.2 pp▼ −58– 0.0 pp▲ +47
New York City citywide 0.3%9,666 0.3%10,270 0.2%8,955 – 0.0 pp▼ −711– 0.0 pp▼ −1,315– 0.0 pp▲ +604
Hempstead village, NY 0.7%81 0.7%124 0.7%95 – 0.0 pp▲ +14– 0.0 pp▼ −29▲ +0.1 pp▲ +43
New York City citywide 0.1%3,629 0.1%4,085 0.1%3,946 – 0.0 pp▲ +317– 0.0 pp▼ −139– 0.0 pp▲ +456
All other New York locations 16.9%2,080 16.6%2,783 17.0%2,321 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +241▲ +0.4 pp▼ −462▼ −0.3 pp▲ +703
New York City citywide 8.1%275,660 7.9%307,468 8.1%303,856 – 0.0 pp▲ +28,196▲ +0.2 pp▼ −3,612▼ −0.2 pp▲ +31,808
Out of state 2.2%268 2.3%383 3.0%404 ▲ +0.8 pp▲ +136▲ +0.7 pp▲ +21▲ +0.1 pp▲ +115
New York City citywide 5.4%184,868 5.3%206,154 5.6%211,391 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +26,523▲ +0.3 pp▲ +5,237▼ −0.1 pp▲ +21,286

Home Neighborhoods of People Working in South Jamaica

Category South Jamaica
South Jamaica 4.2%125
Jamaica 2.0%60
Queens Village 1.9%57
St. Albans 1.9%56
Baisley Park 1.6%47
All other city neighborhoods 56.8%1,676
Outside the city 31.5%928
Baldwin CDP, NY 1.0%29
Valley Stream village, NY 1.0%29
New York city, NY 0.8%24
Oceanside CDP, NY 0.8%24
Franklin Square CDP, NY 0.7%22
All other New York locations 22.0%648
Out of state 5.2%152
Note: The table shows the five most common home neighborhoods and the five most common New York municipalities outside the city for people working in neighborhood 167; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other New York locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category South Jamaica
South Jamaica 4.2%125
Jamaica 2.0%60
Queens Village 1.9%57
St. Albans 1.9%56
Baisley Park 1.6%47
All other city neighborhoods 56.8%1,676
Outside the city 31.5%928
Baldwin CDP, NY 1.0%29
Valley Stream village, NY 1.0%29
New York city, NY 0.8%24
Oceanside CDP, NY 0.8%24
Franklin Square CDP, NY 0.7%22
All other New York locations 22.0%648
Out of state 5.2%152
Note: The table shows the five most common home neighborhoods and the five most common New York municipalities outside the city for people working in neighborhood 167; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other New York locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
South Jamaica 7.3%114 4.8%144 4.2%125 ▼ −3.0 pp▲ +11▼ −0.6 pp▼ −19▼ −2.5 pp▲ +30
New York City citywide 0.2%9,053 0.3%12,241 0.2%9,872 – 0.0 pp▲ +819▼ −0.1 pp▼ −2,369– 0.0 pp▲ +3,188
Jamaica 2.9%46 2.7%82 2.0%60 ▼ −0.9 pp▲ +14▼ −0.7 pp▼ −22▼ −0.2 pp▲ +36
New York City citywide 0.3%12,765 0.4%18,074 0.3%15,038 – 0.0 pp▲ +2,273▼ −0.1 pp▼ −3,036▲ +0.1 pp▲ +5,309
Queens Village 1.8%28 1.5%44 1.9%57 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +29▲ +0.5 pp▲ +13▼ −0.3 pp▲ +16
New York City citywide 0.4%15,145 0.4%19,557 0.4%15,852 – 0.0 pp▲ +707▼ −0.1 pp▼ −3,705▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,412
St. Albans 2.4%38 2.7%81 1.9%56 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +18▼ −0.8 pp▼ −25▲ +0.3 pp▲ +43
New York City citywide 0.3%11,958 0.4%16,379 0.3%12,017 – 0.0 pp▲ +59▼ −0.1 pp▼ −4,362▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,421
Baisley Park 3.3%51 2.5%75 1.6%47 ▼ −1.7 pp▼ −4▼ −0.9 pp▼ −28▼ −0.7 pp▲ +24
New York City citywide 0.2%9,241 0.3%12,887 0.2%9,739 – 0.0 pp▲ +498▼ −0.1 pp▼ −3,148▲ +0.1 pp▲ +3,646
All other city neighborhoods 56.1%879 56.6%1,695 56.8%1,676 ▲ +0.7 pp▲ +797▲ +0.2 pp▼ −19▲ +0.5 pp▲ +816
New York City citywide 59.5%2,374,606 60.9%2,748,240 58.6%2,635,144 ▼ −1.0 pp▲ +260,538▼ −2.3 pp▼ −113,096▲ +1.3 pp▲ +373,634
Outside the city 26.0%407 27.8%833 31.5%928 ▲ +5.5 pp▲ +521▲ +3.6 pp▲ +95▲ +1.8 pp▲ +426
New York City citywide 29.1%1,160,254 28.0%1,266,304 30.7%1,378,774 ▲ +1.6 pp▲ +218,520▲ +2.6 pp▲ +112,470▼ −1.0 pp▲ +106,050
Baldwin CDP, NY 0.6%9 0.8%23 1.0%29 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +20▲ +0.2 pp▲ +6▲ +0.2 pp▲ +14
New York City citywide 0.2%6,594 0.2%7,485 0.2%7,479 – 0.0 pp▲ +885– 0.0 pp▼ −6– 0.0 pp▲ +891
Valley Stream village, NY 1.0%15 0.7%22 1.0%29 – 0.0 pp▲ +14▲ +0.2 pp▲ +7▼ −0.2 pp▲ +7
New York City citywide 0.2%8,929 0.2%9,583 0.2%10,147 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,218– 0.0 pp▲ +564– 0.0 pp▲ +654
New York city, NY 0.8%13 0.4%11 0.8%24 – 0.0 pp▲ +11▲ +0.4 pp▲ +13▼ −0.5 pp▼ −2
New York City citywide 0.2%8,243 0.2%9,511 0.2%10,520 – 0.0 pp▲ +2,277– 0.0 pp▲ +1,009– 0.0 pp▲ +1,268
Oceanside CDP, NY 0.2%3 0.2%7 0.8%24 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +21▲ +0.6 pp▲ +17– 0.0 pp▲ +4
New York City citywide 0.1%5,669 0.1%5,975 0.1%6,337 – 0.0 pp▲ +668– 0.0 pp▲ +362– 0.0 pp▲ +306
Franklin Square CDP, NY 0.6%9 0.7%20 0.7%22 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +13▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2▲ +0.1 pp▲ +11
New York City citywide 0.2%6,237 0.1%6,516 0.2%7,029 – 0.0 pp▲ +792– 0.0 pp▲ +513– 0.0 pp▲ +279
All other New York locations 17.3%271 19.7%590 22.0%648 ▲ +4.7 pp▲ +377▲ +2.3 pp▲ +58▲ +2.4 pp▲ +319
New York City citywide 13.9%552,513 13.1%592,661 14.9%670,410 ▲ +1.1 pp▲ +117,897▲ +1.8 pp▲ +77,749▼ −0.7 pp▲ +40,148
Out of state 4.9%77 4.5%135 5.2%152 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +75▲ +0.6 pp▲ +17▼ −0.4 pp▲ +58
New York City citywide 13.0%519,562 12.7%574,995 13.4%603,957 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +84,395▲ +0.7 pp▲ +28,962▼ −0.3 pp▲ +55,433

Technology Access

Household Computer Access

Category South Jamaica
No Computer or Smartphone 3.9% ±1.4 pp492 ±178
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 10.1% ±2.2 pp1,273 ±278
Desktop or Laptop Available 82.2% ±3.1 pp10,409 ±391
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 3.9%±1.4 pp492±178 5.3%±0.1 pp176,859±3,595 ▼ -1.4% 134/197
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 10.1%±2.2 pp1,273±278 10.4%±0.2 pp345,892±5,840 ▼ -0.3% 92/197
Desktop or Laptop Available 82.2%±3.1 pp10,409±391 78.3%±0.3 pp2,609,116±9,782 ▲ +4.0% 69/197
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Internet Access

Category South Jamaica
Has Internet Access 94.4% ±2.3 pp11,949 ±286
Cellular Data Plan Only 11.8% ±2.0 pp1,495 ±257
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 1.1% ±0.6 pp143 ±82
No Internet Access 5.6% ±1.6 pp711 ±207
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Has Internet Access 94.4%±2.3 pp11,949±286 92.7%±0.2 pp3,091,461±7,739 ▲ +1.7% 63/197
Cellular Data Plan Only 11.8%±2.0 pp1,495±257 13.8%±0.2 pp458,465±6,304 ▼ -1.9% 122/197
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 1.1%±0.6 pp143±82 2.1%±0.1 pp70,581±2,816 ▼ -1.0% 143/197
No Internet Access 5.6%±1.6 pp711±207 7.3%±0.1 pp242,627±4,369 ▼ -1.7% 135/197
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Category South Jamaica
Uninsured Residents 6.2% ±1.3 pp2,647 ±574
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 0.5% ±0.5 pp228 ±223
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 9.5% ±2.2 pp4,043 ±923
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 2.0% ±1.4 pp849 ±591
Note: The 2010–2014 child rate is for ages under 18 and its younger-adult rate is for ages 18–64; later releases use under 19 and ages 19–64. The insurance coverage question itself is unchanged; all-residents and 65+ rates use the same age definitions across periods.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms); each by-age rate is a share of that age group, not of all residents · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Uninsured Residents 6.2%±1.3 pp2,647±574 6.3%±0.1 pp532,974±8,225 ▼ -0.1% 81/197
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 0.5%±0.5 pp228±223 2.3%±0.2 pp195,740±12,839 ▼ -1.8% 174/197
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 9.5%±2.2 pp4,043±923 9.0%±0.1 pp759,685±12,213 ▲ +0.5% 60/197
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 2.0%±1.4 pp849±591 1.5%±0.2 pp129,345±12,836 ▲ +0.5% 64/197
Note: The 2010–2014 child rate is for ages under 18 and its younger-adult rate is for ages 18–64; later releases use under 19 and ages 19–64. The insurance coverage question itself is unchanged; all-residents and 65+ rates use the same age definitions across periods.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms); each by-age rate is a share of that age group, not of all residents · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health Insurance Coverage Types

Category South Jamaica
Insured (Any Coverage) 93.8% ±1.3 pp39,984 ±573
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 40.6% ±2.1 pp17,297 ±915
Direct-Purchase Insurance 4.6% ±0.9 pp1,959 ±367
Medicare 11.8% ±1.2 pp5,030 ±515
Medicaid 41.2% ±1.8 pp17,554 ±763
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.1% ±0.4 pp34 ±158
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 4.5% ±1.0 pp1,913 ±442
Uninsured 6.2% ±1.3 pp2,644 ±573
Note: People can have more than one type of health insurance, so coverage type rows are not mutually exclusive and will not sum to the insured total. Some multiple-coverage combinations are not attributed to a specific coverage type and are grouped as “Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified.” Medicaid includes other means-tested public insurance types such as CHIP.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Insured (Any Coverage) 93.8%±1.3 pp39,984±573 93.7%±0.1 pp7,899,544±7,979 ▲ +0.1% 117/197
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 40.6%±2.1 pp17,297±915 44.2%±0.2 pp3,724,779±16,516 ▼ -3.6% 121/197
Direct-Purchase Insurance 4.6%±0.9 pp1,959±367 8.9%±0.1 pp752,929±9,679 ▼ -4.3% 183/197
Medicare 11.8%±1.2 pp5,030±515 14.7%±0.1 pp1,241,560±10,174 ▼ -2.9% 159/197
Medicaid 41.2%±1.8 pp17,554±763 30.6%±0.2 pp2,578,958±14,851 ▲ +10.6% 44/197
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.1%±0.4 pp34±158 0.1%±0.0 pp11,270±1,233 ▼ -0.1% 104/197
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 4.5%±1.0 pp1,913±442 6.2%±0.1 pp519,368±8,416 ▼ -1.7% 148/197
Uninsured 6.2%±1.3 pp2,644±573 6.3%±0.1 pp529,533±7,979 ▼ -0.1% 81/197
Note: People can have more than one type of health insurance, so coverage type rows are not mutually exclusive and will not sum to the insured total. Some multiple-coverage combinations are not attributed to a specific coverage type and are grouped as “Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified.” Medicaid includes other means-tested public insurance types such as CHIP.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Disability

Category South Jamaica
Adults With at Least One Disability 11.2% ±1.4 pp3,601 ±448
Mobility Disability 8.6% ±1.3 pp2,760 ±412
Hearing Disability 0.8% ±0.5 pp245 ±167
Vision Disability 1.5% ±0.6 pp494 ±197
Cognitive Disability 3.6% ±1.0 pp1,165 ±309
Self-Care Disability 3.4% ±0.8 pp1,098 ±262
Independent Living Disability 7.4% ±1.2 pp2,372 ±393
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Adults With at Least One Disability 11.2%±1.4 pp3,601±448 14.5%±0.1 pp971,814±8,057 ▼ -3.2% 152/197
Mobility Disability 8.6%±1.3 pp2,760±412 8.9%±0.1 pp595,590±6,636 ▼ -0.3% 95/197
Hearing Disability 0.8%±0.5 pp245±167 2.8%±0.1 pp187,716±4,152 ▼ -2.0% 196/197
Vision Disability 1.5%±0.6 pp494±197 3.1%±0.1 pp210,159±4,179 ▼ -1.6% 171/197
Cognitive Disability 3.6%±1.0 pp1,165±309 5.3%±0.1 pp353,232±5,842 ▼ -1.6% 154/197
Self-Care Disability 3.4%±0.8 pp1,098±262 3.6%±0.1 pp244,214±4,460 ▼ -0.2% 106/197
Independent Living Disability 7.4%±1.2 pp2,372±393 6.6%±0.1 pp442,554±5,785 ▲ +0.8% 65/197
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Incidence of Health Problems

Category South Jamaica
Arthritis 20.8%6,851
High Blood Pressure 36.6%12,041
Cancer 4.5%1,491
Current Asthma 11.4%3,735
Coronary Heart Disease 5.8%1,890
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 6.4%2,114
Diabetes 15.5%5,084
High Cholesterol 37.4%12,288
Obesity 30.1%9,896
Stroke 4.3%1,400
Lost All Natural Teeth 3.2%1,048
Note: All measures ask if a health care provider diagnosed the given condition except obesity (calculated from self-reported height and weight) and all teeth lost (self-reported). Cancer includes melanoma but excludes non-melanoma skin cancers. The all teeth lost question is asked only of adults age 65 or older, but we display values for the adult population, assuming those age 18–64 have not lost all their teeth.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for all teeth lost; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Arthritis 20.8%6,851 19.9%1,299,979 ▲ +0.9% 85/197
High Blood Pressure 36.6%12,041 30.0%1,959,768 ▲ +6.6% 26/197
Cancer 4.5%1,491 5.8%378,888 ▼ -1.3% 147/197
Current Asthma 11.4%3,735 10.2%666,321 ▲ +1.2% 54/197
Coronary Heart Disease 5.8%1,890 5.4%352,758 ▲ +0.4% 91/197
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 6.4%2,114 5.4%352,758 ▲ +1.0% 56/197
Diabetes 15.5%5,084 11.9%777,375 ▲ +3.6% 34/197
High Cholesterol 37.4%12,288 37.0%2,417,047 ▲ +0.4% 89/197
Obesity 30.1%9,896 25.1%1,639,673 ▲ +5.0% 53/197
Stroke 4.3%1,400 3.3%215,574 ▲ +1.0% 37/197
Lost All Natural Teeth 3.2%1,048 2.9%186,962 ▲ +0.3% 81/197
Note: All measures ask if a health care provider diagnosed the given condition except obesity (calculated from self-reported height and weight) and all teeth lost (self-reported). Cancer includes melanoma but excludes non-melanoma skin cancers. The all teeth lost question is asked only of adults age 65 or older, but we display values for the adult population, assuming those age 18–64 have not lost all their teeth.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for all teeth lost; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Health Risk Behaviors

Category South Jamaica
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 13.0%4,258
Current Cigarette Smoking 14.6%4,803
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 34.9%11,483
Short Sleep Duration 44.5%14,624
Note: Binge drinking means 5 or more drinks on at least one occasion for men, or 4 or more for women, in the past 30 days. Current cigarette smoking means smoking every day or some days. Physical inactivity means no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration means averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for short sleep duration; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 13.0%4,258 16.9%1,104,003 ▼ -3.9% 166/197
Current Cigarette Smoking 14.6%4,803 11.4%744,712 ▲ +3.2% 35/197
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 34.9%11,483 28.1%1,835,649 ▲ +6.8% 43/197
Short Sleep Duration 44.5%14,624 39.2%2,560,764 ▲ +5.3% 31/197
Note: Binge drinking means 5 or more drinks on at least one occasion for men, or 4 or more for women, in the past 30 days. Current cigarette smoking means smoking every day or some days. Physical inactivity means no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration means averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for short sleep duration; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Overall Health Status

Category South Jamaica
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 25.4%8,330
Frequent Physical Distress 14.7%4,815
Note: Frequent physical distress means self-reported physical health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 25.4%8,330 20.7%1,352,240 ▲ +4.7% 51/197
Frequent Physical Distress 14.7%4,815 13.0%849,233 ▲ +1.7% 58/197
Note: Frequent physical distress means self-reported physical health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Preventive Care

Category South Jamaica
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 76.4%25,120
Routine Checkup in Past Year 81.1%26,645
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 87.5%28,748
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 63.0%20,695
Dental Visit in Past Year 51.3%16,852
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 78.5%25,794
Universe: Annual checkup, cholesterol screening, and dental visit: adults 18 and over; blood pressure medication: adults 18 and over with high blood pressure; colorectal cancer screening: adults 45–75; mammography: women 50–74 · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for routine checkup, cholesterol screening, and blood-pressure medication, and 2022 for colorectal screening, dental visit, and mammography; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 76.4%25,120 74.5%4,866,757 ▲ +1.9% 60/197
Routine Checkup in Past Year 81.1%26,645 79.7%5,206,450 ▲ +1.4% 61/197
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 87.5%28,748 87.9%5,742,120 ▼ -0.4% 123/197
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 63.0%20,695 64.3%4,200,436 ▼ -1.3% 119/197
Dental Visit in Past Year 51.3%16,852 58.6%3,828,080 ▼ -7.3% 158/197
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 78.5%25,794 78.5%5,128,060 0% 100/197
Universe: Annual checkup, cholesterol screening, and dental visit: adults 18 and over; blood pressure medication: adults 18 and over with high blood pressure; colorectal cancer screening: adults 45–75; mammography: women 50–74 · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for routine checkup, cholesterol screening, and blood-pressure medication, and 2022 for colorectal screening, dental visit, and mammography; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Mental Health

Category South Jamaica
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 15.0%4,920
Frequent Mental Distress 17.4%5,732
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 38.2%12,553
Loneliness 43.4%14,248
Note: Frequent mental distress means mental health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness means feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support means sometimes, rarely, or never getting the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category South Jamaica City Difference Rank
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 15.0%4,920 16.4%1,071,340 ▼ -1.4% 141/197
Frequent Mental Distress 17.4%5,732 15.4%1,006,014 ▲ +2.0% 33/197
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 38.2%12,553 30.9%2,018,561 ▲ +7.3% 6/197
Loneliness 43.4%14,248 38.5%2,515,036 ▲ +4.9% 5/197
Note: Frequent mental distress means mental health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness means feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support means sometimes, rarely, or never getting the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

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