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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Queens County

New York · 1,951,598 residents · 108.724 sq mi
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Queens County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,186. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $189,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,951,598
−12%vs 2000
vs 2,229,379 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17,950 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 20,505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.4
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 35.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.9M2.0M2.2M2.3M2.5M1990201020202024Queens County
20242.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,186
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,439 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,348
−20%vs 2000
vs $19,222 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.9%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $206,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $775 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.8% in 2000
57.5% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+14%vs 2000
vs 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Queens County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.9%(732,895)
Black19%(422,831)
Hispanic / Latino25%(556,605)
Asian17.5%(389,303)
Other0%
Diversity Score91.7%(2,043,940)
1990
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(1,130,320)
Black21.7%(423,439)
Hispanic / Latino19%(371,326)
Asian12.2%(238,818)
Other8.1%(159,021)
Diversity Score86.1%(1,681,275)
Diversity Score
86
−6%vs 2000
vs 92 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.1%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 32.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Queens County to nearby counties

QUEENS COUNTY VS
Kings County
Income$80,263+135%
Home value$905,000+379%
Population2,653,963+13%
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QUEENS COUNTY VS
New York County
Income$103,931+204%
Home value$1,090,500+477%
Population1,664,862−29%
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QUEENS COUNTY VS
Bronx County
Income$48,676+42%
Home value$529,500+180%
Population1,406,332−40%
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QUEENS COUNTY VS
Hudson County
Income$91,795+169%
Home value$539,700+185%
Population735,033−69%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Queens County, New York?

Queens County, New York has about 1,951,598 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Queens County, New York?

The typical household in Queens County, New York earns about $34,186 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Queens County, New York expensive?

In Queens County, New York, the median home is worth about $189,100, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Queens County, New York?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Queens County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Queens County, New York?

About 10.9% of people in Queens County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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