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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Queens County

New York · 2,229,379 residents · 108.724 sq mi
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The short version

Queens County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,439. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $206,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,229,379
+14%since 1990
from 1,951,598 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
20,505 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 17,950 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.9M2.0M2.2M2.3M2.5M1990201020202024Queens County
20242.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,439
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,186 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,222
+25%since 1990
from $15,348 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.6%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,200
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $189,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $560 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
42.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 42.5% in 1990
57.2% rent
Afford Score
4.9
−12%since 1990
from 5.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Queens County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
−6%since 1990
from 34.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Pop 2,224,091
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Compare Queens County to nearby counties

QUEENS COUNTY VS
Kings County
Income$80,263+89%
Home value$905,000+339%
Population2,653,963+13%
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QUEENS COUNTY VS
New York County
Income$103,931+145%
Home value$1,090,500+429%
Population1,664,862−29%
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QUEENS COUNTY VS
Bronx County
Income$48,676+15%
Home value$529,500+157%
Population1,406,332−40%
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QUEENS COUNTY VS
Hudson County
Income$91,795+116%
Home value$539,700+162%
Population735,033−69%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Queens County, New York?

Queens County, New York has about 2,229,379 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Queens County, New York earns about $42,439 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 $206,200, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Queens County, New York?

About 24.3% 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 14.6% of people in Queens County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Queens County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Queens County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 277,781 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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