Queens County, NY

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    2024 Population
    2.32M
    US Senator
    Chuck Schumer
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Kirsten Gillibrand
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.7
    0.743% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.9%
    5.34% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $86,136
    1.38% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $723,800
    3.52% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1.12M
    0.844% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Queens County, 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.

    80.7% of the residents in Queens County, NY are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Queens County, NY are CUNY Queens College (3,891 degrees awarded in 2024), St. John's University-New York (3,502 degrees), and CUNY LaGuardia Community College (1,795 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Queens County, NY was $723,800, and the homeownership rate was 44.9%.

    Most people in Queens County, NY used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 42.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Queens County, NY was 1 car per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Queens County, NY is home to a population of 2.32M people, from which 80.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 47.3% of Queens County, NY residents were born outside of the country (1.1M people).

    In 2024, there were 1.12 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (601k people) in Queens County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 538k White (Non-Hispanic) and 380k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    80.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    80.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 80.7% of Queens County, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Queens County, NY was 80.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Queens County, NY
    1. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      601k ± 3.84k
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      538k ± 2.06k
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      380k ± 3.13k
    28.1%
    Hispanic Population
    653k people

    In 2024, there were 1.12 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (601k people) in Queens County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 538k White (Non-Hispanic) and 380k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    28.1% of the people in Queens County, NY are hispanic (653k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Queens County, NY as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New York.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      492,198 ± 17,010 people
    2. China
      414,597 ± 15,642 people
    3. Jamaica
      229,554 ± 11,695 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 492,198 New York residents, followed by China with 414,597 and Jamaica with 229,554.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    47.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.1M people
    47.3%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.1M people

    As of 2024, 47.3% of Queens County, NY residents (1.1M people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Queens County, NY was 47.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      11,213 ± 885
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      8,376 ± 862
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      3,956 ± 618

    Queens County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.8% of the population of Queens County, NY has health coverage, with 39.9% on employee plans, 28% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.273% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Queens County, NY see 1,697 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,697 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1343 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 472 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,697 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Queens County, NY

    Primary care physicians in Queens County, NY see an average of 1,697 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,697 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    8.18%
    Uninsured
    39.9%
    Employer Coverage
    28%
    Medicaid
    11.2%
    Medicare
    12.4%
    Non-Group
    0.273%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Queens County, NY declined by 3.94% from 8.52% to 8.18%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Queens County, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.81 in Queens County, NY.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 24.7% in Queens County, NY.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.71% in Queens County, NY.

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    Economy

    The economy of Queens County, NY employs 1.12M people. In 2024, the largest industries in Queens County, NY were Health Care & Social Assistance (212,446 people), Retail Trade (99,751 people), and Educational Services (97,833 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($100,136), Utilities ($96,734), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($86,327).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.12M
    2024 Value
    ± 9,297
    −0.844%
    1 Year decline
    ± 1.18%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Queens County, NY declined at a rate of −0.844%, from 1.13M employees to 1.12M employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Queens County, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (119,436 people), Management Occupations (107,259 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (88,136 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Queens County, NY.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.12M
    2024 Value
    ± 9,297
    −0.844%
    1 Year decline
    ± 1.18%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Queens County, NY declined at a rate of −0.844%, from 1.13M employees to 1.12M employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Queens County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (212,446 people), Retail Trade (99,751 people), and Educational Services (97,833 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Queens County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Queens County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $53,896
    Median earning men ± $576
    $47,956
    Median earning women ± $654

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($88,165), Public Administration ($85,096), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,806).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,301), Information ($77,006), and Public Administration ($75,380).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.74%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 5,251
      Retail Trade
    2. 4,790
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 4,464
      Construction

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $9.35M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $4.23M
      Transportation and Warehousing
    3. $4.2M
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

    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

    Voting results are not available for Queens County, NY. Showing the available data for New York.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (55.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.565%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New York

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    Chuck Schumer
    Senator from New York3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1999
    Kirsten Gillibrand
    Senator from New York1
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Queens County, NY awarded 16,314 degrees. The student population of Queens County, NY in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 35,531 male students and 41,164 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Queens County, NY are Hispanic or Latino (4,692 and 30.1%), White (3,809 and 24.4%), Asian (3,182 and 20.4%), and Black or African American (2,867 and 18.4%).

    The largest universities in Queens County, NY by number of degrees awarded are CUNY Queens College (3,891 and 23.9%), St. John's University-New York (3,502 and 21.5%), and CUNY LaGuardia Community College (1,795 and 11%).

    The most popular majors in Queens County, NY are General Psychology (1,108 and 6.79%), General Business Administration & Management (858 and 5.26%), and Electrician (761 and 4.66%).

    The median tuition costs are $10,080 for private four year colleges, and $6,930 and $14,880 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Queens County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 76,695 (46.3% men and 53.7% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 76,695 students enrolled in Queens County, NY, 46.3% men and 53.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 22,682 records, of which 55.1% were women and 44.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      867 degrees awarded
    2. Accounting
      339 degrees awarded
    3. General Biological Sciences
      321 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Queens County, NY was General Psychology with 867 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Queens County, NY according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. CUNY Queens College
      3,891 degrees awarded
    2. St. John's University-New York
      3,502 degrees awarded
    3. CUNY LaGuardia Community College
      1,795 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was CUNY Queens College with 3,891 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 7,332 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Queens County, NY, which is 0.816 times less than the 8,982 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 4,692 degrees mean that there were 1.23 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 3,809 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private for-profit, 2-year ($18,076) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,450) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 2-year ($3,042) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Queens County, NY was $723,800 in 2024, which is 2.18 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $699,200 to $723,800, a 3.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Queens County, NY is 44.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Queens County, NY have an average commute time of 42.9 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in Queens County, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    In 2025, 29.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Queens County, NY. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.87%.

    Housing

    Property

    $723,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,606
    $377,295
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$4,725

    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 Queens County, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Queens County, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    44.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 44.9% of the housing units in Queens County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 44.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Queens County, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $86,136
    Median Household Income
    ± $875
    841k
    Number of Households
    ± 8,075

    In 2024, the median household income of the 841k households in Queens County, NY grew to $86,136 from the previous year's value of $84,961.

    The following chart displays the households in Queens County, 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 $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Queens County, NY is from New York.
    0.492
    2024 Wage GINI in New York
    0.493
    2023 Wage GINI in New York

    In 2024, the income inequality in New York was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.301% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Public Transit (41.4%)
    2. Drove Alone (31.4%)
    3. Worked At Home (12.9%)

    In 2024, 41.4% of workers in Queens County, NY used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (31.4%) and those who worked at home (12.9%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    42.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Queens County, NY have a longer commute time (42.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 8.26% of the workforce in Queens County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Queens County, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Queens County, NY have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 29.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Queens County, NY. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.87%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Queens County, NY (296k out of 2.3M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Queens County, NY is Hispanic, followed by Asian 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 17.6% of the children was living in poverty in Queens County, NY. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.9%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 598 in Queens County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 8.71% per 100,000 population.

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