Queens County, New York
NY · FIPS 36081 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,323,052 | — | #12 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $86,136 | +14.6% | #399 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.7 years | +4.6% | #1,898 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $723,800 | +156.8% | #46 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,956 | +68.2% | #55 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.4% | #1,504 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Queens County has a population of 2,323,052, making it the #12 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Queens County is $86,136, ranking #399 out of 3,222 counties — 14.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 7.2%.
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The median home value in Queens County is $723,800 (+156.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,956/mo and the homeownership rate is 44.9%.
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91.8% of residents in Queens County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About Queens County, New York
Queens County, New York has a total population of 2,323,052, making it the 12th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Queens County is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Queens County is $86,136, which ranks #399 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2%.
The median home value in Queens County is $723,800, 156.8% above the national median. Renters in Queens County pay a median gross rent of $1,956 per month. The homeownership rate is 44.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Queens County, 36.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 47.9 min.
Queens County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 28.1% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (25.9%) and White (non-Hispanic) (23.2%).
All data for Queens County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.