Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

143,380

8.18% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.7

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

9.68%

12.5% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$86,239

4.81% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$586,800

4.06% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY had a population of 143k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $86,239. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY grew from 132,538 to 143,380, a 8.18% increase and its median household income grew from $82,279 to $86,239, a 4.81% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (26%), White (Non-Hispanic) (20.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.4%), Other (Hispanic) (10.5%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (8.21%).

38% of the households in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.8% of the residents in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY was $586,800, and the homeownership rate was 68.9%.

Most people in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 45.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY borders East New York & Starrett City PUMA, NY, Canarsie & Flatlands PUMA, NY, Queens Village, Cambria Heights & Rosedale PUMA, NY, Richmond Hill & Woodhaven PUMA, NY, Jamaica, Hollis & St. Albans PUMA, NY, and Far Rockaway, Breezy Point & Broad Channel PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY is home to a population of 143k people, from which 86.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 44.3% of Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (63.5k people).

In 2021, there were 1.29 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.2k people) in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 19.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY are Spanish (26,810 households), Bengali (5,577 households), and Punjabi (3,877 households).

Citizenship

86.8%

2021 Citizenship

87%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 86.8% of Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY was 87%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
37.2k ± 2.42k
White (Non-Hispanic)
28.9k ± 2.5k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.2k ± 1.75k

25.8%

Hispanic Population

36.9k people

25.8% of the people in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY are hispanic (36.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

44.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

63.5k people

44.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

59.2k people

As of 2021, 44.3% of Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY residents (63.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY was 44.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
26,810 households (19.9%)
Bengali
5,577 households (4.14%)
Punjabi
3,877 households (2.88%)

38% of the households in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY was Spanish. 19.9% of the households in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,174 ± 351
Gulf War (2001-)
459 ± 175
Gulf War (1990s)
374 ± 192

Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY employs 62.2k people. The largest industries in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY are Construction (4,905 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,941 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,799 people), and the highest paying industries are Business support services ($245,066), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($202,229), and Advertising, public relations & related services ($106,963).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,697

Women

46.1%

31,225

Men

53.9%

The workforce of Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY in 2020 was 57,922 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

62.2k

2021 Value

7.34%

1 Year growth

± 7.34%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 7.34%, from 57.9k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY, are Home health aides (1,917 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,671 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,590 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.2k

2021 Value

7.34%

1 Year growth

± 7.34%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 7.34%, from 57.9k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY, are Construction (4,905 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,941 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,799 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,324

Median earning men ± $2,632

$40,157

Median earning women ± $1,700

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($78,742), Information ($66,661), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,671).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,129), Public Administration ($63,571), and Wholesale Trade ($55,383).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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Civics

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

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

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

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

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

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

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

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

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

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

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

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

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 3.2% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 3.45% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (34.8k), Some college (22.3k), and Secondary Education (17.7k).

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY was $586,800 in 2021, which is 2.4 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $563,900 to $586,800, a 4.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY is 68.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 45.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY is $86,239. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Property

$586,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,047

$28,428

Median Property Taxes

±$1,343

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

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.9%

Homeownership

2021

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.9% of the housing units in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,239

Median Household Income

± $3,367

41.3k

Number of Households

± 1,801

In 2021, the median household income of the 41.3k households in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY grew to $86,239 from the previous year's value of $82,279.

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

Wage Distribution

0.415

2021 Wage GINI in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY

0.408

2020 Wage GINI in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY was 0.415 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.68% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (46.3%)
Public Transit (36.6%)
Carpooled (6.99%)

In 2021, 46.3% of workers in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (36.6%) and those who carpooled to work (6.99%).

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

Commute Time

45.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (45.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 9.62% of the workforce in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.68% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY (13.8k out of 143k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY is Asian, followed by Hispanic and White.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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

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

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

Health

93.1% of the population of Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 44.4% on employee plans, 25% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.466% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.9%

Uninsured

44.4%

Employer Coverage

25%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.466%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY grew by 6.49% from 6.48% to 6.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Howard Beach & Ozone Park PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.