U.S. County · Profile

Queens County

2.3MTotal Population
12,653Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+1.02%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Queens County has a population of 2,252,196 as of 2023. It is located in New York.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Queens County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):28.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White30.5%686,920
Hispanic or Latino28.0%630,615
Asian26.0%585,571
Black or African American17.7%398,639
Some Other Race15.6%351,343
Two or More Races9.5%213,959
American Indian/Alaska Native0.6%13,513
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%2,252

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Queens County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$82,431
10.5% above national average
Per Capita Income
$39,201
2.3% above national average
Poverty Rate
11.7%
1.7% above national average
Median Age
39.9 years

Income & Poverty

$82,431Median Household Income
$39,201Per Capita Income
11.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$82,431$109,287
Families$92,848$120,569
Married-couple Families$92,848$103,990
Nonfamily Households$56,603$61,131

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Queens County, New York.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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