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Queens County

New York · 2,405,464 residents · 108.724 sq mi
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Queens County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $575,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,405,464
+8%since 2000
from 2,229,379 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22,124 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 20,505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+10%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.9M2.0M2.2M2.3M2.5M1990201020202024Queens County
20242.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,028
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,439 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,626
+75%since 2000
from $19,222 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$575,600
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,629
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
59.8% rent
Afford Score
8.0
+64%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.8%(549,358)
Black15.9%(381,375)
Hispanic / Latino27.8%(667,861)
Asian27.3%(656,583)
Other4.8%(115,941)
Diversity Score95.3%(2,291,344)
Segregation Score52.7%(1,268,791)
Diversity Score
95
+4%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
53
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 32.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
32.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
36.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
46.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Queens County to nearby counties

QUEENS COUNTY VS
Kings County
Income$80,263+11%
Home value$905,000+57%
Population2,653,963+13%
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QUEENS COUNTY VS
New York County
Income$103,931+44%
Home value$1,090,500+89%
Population1,664,862−29%
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QUEENS COUNTY VS
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Income$48,676−32%
Home value$529,500−8%
Population1,406,332−40%
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QUEENS COUNTY VS
Hudson County
Income$91,795+27%
Home value$539,700−6%
Population735,033−69%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Queens County, New York?

Queens County, New York has about 2,405,464 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Queens County, New York earns about $72,028 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 $575,600, and the typical rent is about $1,629 a month.

How educated are people in Queens County, New York?

About 33.5% 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 11.6% 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 453,866 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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