Queens County, NY

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Queens County Overview

2,360,826
TOTAL POPULATION
1,155,898
MALE POPULATION
1,204,928
FEMALE POPULATION
95.93
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.24
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,201
PER CAPITA INCOME
$92,848
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$82,431
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
13.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,943
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,237,639
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Queens County Area Codes

Race in Queens County

The most populous races in Queens County are White / Caucasian (720,630 | 30.5%), Hispanic or Latino (661,807 | 28.0%), and Asian (614,652 | 26.0%).
Race in Queens County
Race# Population% Population
Asian614,65226.0%
Black / African American417,63717.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,2970.1%
Hispanic or Latino661,80728.0%
Native / Alaskan13,9010.6%
White / Caucasian720,63030.5%
Two or more Races223,8539.5%
Some other Race368,85615.6%
Total2,360,826100.0%

Ancestry in Queens County

The most populous ancestries reported in Queens County are Indian (Asian) (259,342 | 11.0%), South American (236,513 | 10.0%), Thai (147,309 | 6.2%), Italian (121,650 | 5.1%), and Ecuadorian (115,862 | 4.9%), together accounting for 37.3% of all Queens County residents.
Ancestry in Queens County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2,5750.1%
African9,7430.4%
Alaska Native1970.0%
Albanian8,9390.4%
Aleut320.0%
Alsatian60.0%
American65,9392.8%
Apache650.0%
Arab24,8991.1%
Argentinean6,2570.3%
Armenian3,4450.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac270.0%
Australian5620.0%
Austrian4,9360.2%
Bahamian2820.0%
Bangladeshi1890.0%
Barbadian3,6570.2%
Basque2170.0%
Belgian5850.0%
Belizean1,3450.1%
Bermudan1050.0%
Bhutanese10,1550.4%
Blackfeet9420.0%
Bolivian2,4780.1%
Brazilian5,2370.2%
British2,7840.1%
British West Indian5,9540.3%
Bulgarian1,6650.1%
Burmese50,8642.1%
Cajun450.0%
Cambodian1500.0%
Canadian1,5510.1%
Cape Verdean300.0%
Carpatho Rusyn280.0%
Celtic620.0%
Central American64,3762.7%
Central American Indian7,2080.3%
Cherokee2,3560.1%
Chickasaw2060.0%
Chilean3,4300.2%
Chinese60.0%
Chippewa3050.0%
Choctaw2360.0%
Colombian73,1033.1%
Comanche80.0%
Costa Rican1,7910.1%
Creek1030.0%
Croatian4,4070.2%
Cuban8,5880.4%
Cypriot1,0140.0%
Czech2,8080.1%
Czechoslovakian4480.0%
Danish8850.0%
Delaware700.0%
Dominican114,1084.8%
Dutch3,4830.2%
Dutch West Indian3160.0%
Eastern European7,4370.3%
Ecuadorian115,8624.9%
Egyptian8,6980.4%
English21,5820.9%
Estonian1940.0%
Ethiopian3260.0%
European11,3270.5%
Fijian80.0%
Filipino7,0220.3%
Finnish5550.0%
French10,0880.4%
French American Indian580.0%
French Canadian1,5420.1%
German54,2692.3%
German Russian1540.0%
Ghanaian4,2130.2%
Greek30,8821.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro3240.0%
Guatemalan17,8510.8%
Guyanese68,0642.9%
Haitian34,2601.5%
Hmong160.0%
Honduran12,1180.5%
Hungarian6,8930.3%
Icelander260.0%
Indian (Asian)259,34211.0%
Indonesian4,4910.2%
Inupiat580.0%
Iranian3,1130.1%
Iraqi2650.0%
Irish86,9593.7%
Iroquois1,6120.1%
Israeli3,4460.2%
Italian121,6505.1%
Jamaican66,8162.8%
Japanese7130.0%
Jordanian3840.0%
Kenyan3500.0%
Korean49,5902.1%
Laotian4,7550.2%
Latvian6570.0%
Lebanese2,3710.1%
Liberian5530.0%
Lithuanian3,3170.1%
Luxembourger160.0%
Macedonian2,4570.1%
Malaysian2980.0%
Maltese1,0710.1%
Menominee100.0%
Mexican95,4554.0%
Mexican American Indian2,9320.1%
Mongolian1,8240.1%
Moroccan3,5880.2%
Native Hawaiian8650.0%
Navajo1100.0%
New Zealander1000.0%
Nicaraguan3,3520.1%
Nigerian8,4980.4%
Northern European4080.0%
Norwegian2,6200.1%
Okinawan2660.0%
Osage400.0%
Pakistani5,2380.2%
Palestinian3860.0%
Panamanian4,4770.2%
Paraguayan3,5220.2%
Pennsylvania German1010.0%
Peruvian22,7411.0%
Pima290.0%
Polish51,4352.2%
Portuguese4,0280.2%
Potawatomi240.0%
Pueblo290.0%
Puerto Rican105,3554.5%
Puget Sound Salish120.0%
Romanian9,8020.4%
Russian33,1011.4%
Salvadoran24,6441.0%
Samoan5710.0%
Scandinavian7160.0%
Scotch-Irish2,2350.1%
Scottish6,0990.3%
Seminole650.0%
Senegalese1950.0%
Serbian2,5100.1%
Sierra Leonean110.0%
Sioux900.0%
Slavic9520.0%
Slovak1,8330.1%
Slovene5870.0%
Somali1210.0%
South African3250.0%
South American236,51310.0%
South American Indian2,7890.1%
Soviet Union840.0%
Spaniard8,4310.4%
Spanish3,0470.1%
Spanish American2500.0%
Spanish American Indian3660.0%
Sri Lankan6,7940.3%
Subsaharan African28,6221.2%
Sudanese2510.0%
Swedish3,5860.2%
Swiss1,0520.0%
Syrian1,1070.1%
Taiwanese1110.0%
Thai147,3096.2%
Tohono O'Odham590.0%
Tongan2710.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian21,7700.9%
Turkish3,6080.2%
U.S. Virgin Islander4260.0%
Ugandan500.0%
Ukrainian7,9330.3%
Uruguayan1,2730.1%
Venezuelan6,6400.3%
Vietnamese60,7572.6%
Welsh1,5090.1%
West Indian18,7940.8%
Yugoslavian1,9200.1%
Yuman270.0%
Yup'ik490.0%
Zimbabwean680.0%
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Immigrants in Queens County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Queens County came from Latin America (527,312 | 22.3%), Asia (438,694 | 18.6%), South America (252,216 | 10.7%), Eastern Asia (214,651 | 9.1%), and Caribbean (179,822 | 7.6%), together accounting for 68.3% of all Queens County residents.
Immigrants in Queens County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2,6230.1%
Africa29,7341.3%
Albania6,1410.3%
Argentina4,3330.2%
Armenia6150.0%
Asia438,69418.6%
Australia6950.0%
Austria8220.0%
Bahamas1950.0%
Bangladesh61,5722.6%
Barbados3,8400.2%
Belarus8650.0%
Belgium2610.0%
Belize1,5150.1%
Bolivia1,9550.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1,0050.0%
Brazil6,1190.3%
Bulgaria1,4850.1%
Cambodia5970.0%
Cameroon1650.0%
Canada3,2990.1%
Caribbean179,8227.6%
Central America95,2744.0%
Chile2,6500.1%
China174,0797.4%
Colombia50,3452.1%
Congo300.0%
Costa Rica1,0810.1%
Croatia2,3680.1%
Cuba3,5710.2%
Czechoslovakia1,6430.1%
Denmark2210.0%
Dominica2,0920.1%
Dominican Republic60,8522.6%
Eastern Africa1,9540.1%
Eastern Asia214,6519.1%
Eastern Europe66,7612.8%
Ecuador75,1053.2%
Egypt7,6020.3%
El Salvador15,6040.7%
England1,7170.1%
Ethiopia3420.0%
Europe112,7284.8%
Fiji110.0%
France1,8490.1%
Germany3,4200.1%
Ghana3,1380.1%
Greece11,4740.5%
Grenada1,8150.1%
Guatemala11,4800.5%
Guyana84,6893.6%
Haiti23,9041.0%
Honduras8,2250.4%
Hong Kong14,9820.6%
Hungary1,2950.1%
India46,6882.0%
Indonesia3,6700.2%
Iran2,0830.1%
Iraq1670.0%
Ireland4,7910.2%
Israel3,4240.2%
Italy12,8810.5%
Jamaica52,6472.2%
Japan5,6650.2%
Jordan4720.0%
Kazakhstan8040.0%
Kenya3780.0%
Korea34,8291.5%
Kuwait920.0%
Laos3160.0%
Latin America527,31222.3%
Latvia4460.0%
Lebanon7440.0%
Liberia5250.0%
Lithuania5250.0%
Malaysia4,4820.2%
Mexico51,9822.2%
Middle Africa3930.0%
Moldova4500.0%
Morocco2,5150.1%
Nepal11,0720.5%
Netherlands4150.0%
Nicaragua2,0730.1%
Nigeria6,4910.3%
North Macedonia3260.0%
Northern Africa11,8760.5%
Northern Europe9,2200.4%
Norway960.0%
Oceania1,0290.0%
Pakistan12,8810.5%
Panama3,1320.1%
Peru16,6260.7%
Philippines35,0161.5%
Poland20,0380.9%
Portugal7780.0%
Romania6,6500.3%
Russia10,9620.5%
Saudi Arabia2060.0%
Scotland1190.0%
Senegal5030.0%
Serbia1,7700.1%
Sierra Leone800.0%
Singapore5290.0%
Somalia630.0%
South Africa6280.0%
South America252,21610.7%
South Central Asia150,5356.4%
South Eastern Asia58,6812.5%
Southern Europe29,1211.2%
Spain3,5120.2%
Sri Lanka1,3850.1%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines1,6880.1%
Sudan5110.0%
Sweden1450.0%
Switzerland2140.0%
Syria3600.0%
Taiwan13,0890.5%
Thailand4,2630.2%
Trinidad and Tobago24,9501.1%
Turkey2,5570.1%
Uganda1980.0%
Ukraine5,7700.2%
Uruguay1,3090.1%
Uzbekistan9,2100.4%
Venezuela5,3120.2%
Vietnam5,4910.2%
West Indies8540.0%
Western Africa13,5060.6%
Western Asia13,9380.6%
Western Europe7,0570.3%
Yemen2,0730.1%
Zaire1110.0%
Zimbabwe870.0%
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Sex and Age in Queens County

Sex and Age in Queens County

The most populous age groups in Queens County are 30 to 34 Years (95,088 | 8.2%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (91,773 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Queens County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years70,144 (6.1%)66,699 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years62,117 (5.4%)59,997 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Years70,177 (6.1%)65,206 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years63,362 (5.5%)59,374 (4.9%)
20 to 24 Years66,469 (5.8%)67,522 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years88,326 (7.6%)89,630 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years95,088 (8.2%)91,773 (7.6%)
35 to 39 Years84,661 (7.3%)83,460 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years78,553 (6.8%)77,099 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years76,668 (6.6%)77,301 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years79,587 (6.9%)80,858 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years81,648 (7.1%)84,475 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years72,460 (6.3%)78,773 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years58,794 (5.1%)67,337 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years44,131 (3.8%)54,814 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years28,013 (2.4%)37,413 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years17,891 (1.5%)30,690 (2.5%)
85 Years and over17,809 (1.5%)32,507 (2.7%)
Total1,155,898 (100.0%)1,204,928 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Queens County

Median Family Size in Queens County

The median family size in Queens County is 3.46 persons per family, with married-couple families (370,408 | 67.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.56 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (53,111 | 9.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.18 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Queens County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple370,408 (67.5%)3.56
Single Male/Father53,111 (9.7%)3.18
Single Female/Mother125,444 (22.9%)3.29
Total Families548,963 (100.0%)3.46

Median Household Size in Queens County

The median household size in Queens County is 2.85 persons per household, with married-couple households (370,408 | 45.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.63 persons per household. non-family households (267,896 | 32.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Queens County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple370,408 (45.4%)3.63
Single Male/Father53,111 (6.5%)3.58
Single Female/Mother125,444 (15.4%)3.52
Non-family267,896 (32.8%)1.32
Total Households816,859 (100.0%)2.85

Household Size by Marriage Status in Queens County

Out of a total of 816,859 households in Queens County, 548,963 (67.2%) are family households, while 267,896 (32.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 187,707, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 211,027.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Queens County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-211,027 (25.8%)
2-Person Households187,707 (23.0%)43,510 (5.3%)
3-Person Households141,402 (17.3%)8,894 (1.1%)
4-Person Households115,511 (14.1%)2,686 (0.3%)
5-Person Households58,165 (7.1%)1,055 (0.1%)
6-Person Households26,482 (3.2%)459 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households19,696 (2.4%)265 (0.0%)
Total548,963 (67.2%)267,896 (32.8%)

Female Fertility in Queens County

Fertility by Age in Queens County

Average fertility rate in Queens County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 55.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Queens County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years567 (2.4%)10.0
20 to 34 years13,151 (55.7%)53.0
35 to 50 years9,891 (41.9%)39.0
Total23,609 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Queens County

74.0% of women with births (23,609) in Queens County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 95.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 17.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Queens County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years24 (4.2%)543 (95.8%)
20 to 34 years9,311 (70.8%)3,840 (29.2%)
35 to 50 years8,130 (82.2%)1,761 (17.8%)
Total17,471 (74.0%)6,138 (26.0%)

Fertility by Education in Queens County

Average fertility rate in Queens County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 63.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 25.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Queens County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School2,581 (10.9%)29.0
High School Diploma4,302 (18.2%)38.0
College or Associate's Degree5,667 (24.0%)40.0
Bachelor's Degree5,974 (25.3%)43.0
Graduate Degree5,085 (21.5%)63.0
Total23,609 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Queens County

26.0% of women with births in Queens County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 92.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 44.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Queens County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School1,425 (55.2%)1,156 (44.8%)
High School Diploma2,684 (62.4%)1,618 (37.6%)
College or Associate's Degree3,610 (63.7%)2,057 (36.3%)
Bachelor's Degree5,048 (84.5%)926 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree4,693 (92.3%)392 (7.7%)
Total17,471 (74.0%)6,138 (26.0%)

Income in Queens County

Income Overview in Queens County

Per Capita Income in Queens County is $39,201, while median incomes of families and households are $92,848 and $82,431 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,360,826$39,201
Median Family Income548,963$92,848
Mean Family Income548,963$120,569
Median Household Income816,859$82,431
Mean Household Income816,859$109,287
Income Deficit548,963$9,943
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,360,82613.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,360,82686.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,360,8260.46

Earnings by Sex in Queens County

Average Earnings in Queens County are $45,396, $47,814 for men and $41,464 for women, a difference of 13.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Queens County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male661,890 (52.7%)$47,814
Female594,536 (47.3%)$41,464
Total1,256,426 (100.0%)$45,396

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Queens County

The most common earnings brackets in Queens County are $100,000+ for men (119,360 | 18.0%) and $100,000+ for women (83,937 | 14.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Queens County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less19,099 (2.9%)21,291 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99913,062 (2.0%)16,225 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49915,193 (2.3%)18,408 (3.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99911,813 (1.8%)13,914 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49916,541 (2.5%)21,127 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99913,466 (2.0%)16,446 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49914,107 (2.1%)18,819 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99913,198 (2.0%)15,859 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49915,797 (2.4%)18,784 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99921,858 (3.3%)23,718 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99943,332 (6.6%)42,030 (7.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99939,801 (6.0%)34,352 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99935,765 (5.4%)27,075 (4.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99932,916 (5.0%)27,635 (4.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99935,535 (5.4%)28,356 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99929,103 (4.4%)24,407 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99953,516 (8.1%)42,265 (7.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99942,528 (6.4%)34,965 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99975,900 (11.5%)64,923 (10.9%)
$100,000+119,360 (18.0%)83,937 (14.1%)
Total661,890 (100.0%)594,536 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Queens County

Average earnings in Queens County are $51,949 for men and $45,567 for women, a difference of 12.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,014, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,064. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $81,628, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,388.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Queens County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,064$23,388
High School Diploma$42,398$30,878
College or Associate's Degree$51,057$41,519
Bachelor's Degree$69,708$60,557
Graduate Degree$91,014$81,628
Total$51,949$45,567

Family Income in Queens County

Family Income Brackets in Queens County

According to the Queens County family income data, there are 107,048 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 9,332 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Queens County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00015,9202.9%
$10,000 to $14,9999,3321.7%
$15,000 to $24,99925,8014.7%
$25,000 to $34,99936,7816.7%
$35,000 to $49,99952,1519.5%
$50,000 to $74,99983,44215.2%
$75,000 to $99,99970,81612.9%
$100,000 to $149,999107,04819.5%
$150,000 to $199,99967,52212.3%
$200,000+80,69814.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Queens County

7+ person families (15,021 | 2.7%) account for the highest median family income in Queens County with $153,675 per family, while 2-person families (205,790 | 37.5%) have the highest median income of $37,454 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Queens County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families205,790 (37.5%)$74,907
3-Person Families141,752 (25.8%)$93,192
4-Person Families111,812 (20.4%)$108,052
5-Person Families52,590 (9.6%)$110,104
6-Person Families21,998 (4.0%)$116,255
7+ Person Families15,021 (2.7%)$153,675
Total548,963 (100.0%)$92,848

Family Income by Number of Earners in Queens County

The median family income in Queens County is $92,848, with families comprising 3+ earners (97,549) having the highest median family income of $149,709, while families with no earners (64,149) have the lowest median family income of $35,079, accounting for 17.8% and 11.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Queens County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners64,149 (11.7%)$35,079
1 Earner167,963 (30.6%)$63,390
2 Earners219,302 (40.0%)$113,313
3+ Earners97,549 (17.8%)$149,709
Total548,963 (100.0%)$92,848

Household Income in Queens County

Household Income Brackets in Queens County

With 150,302 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Queens County, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 28,590 households (3.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Queens County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00040,0264.9%
$10,000 to $14,99928,5903.5%
$15,000 to $24,99949,8286.1%
$25,000 to $34,99956,3636.9%
$35,000 to $49,99975,1519.2%
$50,000 to $74,999124,97915.3%
$75,000 to $99,999103,74112.7%
$100,000 to $149,999150,30218.4%
$150,000 to $199,99987,40410.7%
$200,000+101,29112.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Queens County

The median household income in Queens County is $82,431, with the highest median household income of $95,939 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 262,264 households (32.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $55,710, with 213,754 households (26.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Queens County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years14,317 (1.8%)$61,628
25 to 44 Years262,264 (32.1%)$95,939
45 to 64 Years326,524 (40.0%)$91,172
65+ Years213,754 (26.2%)$55,710
Total816,859 (100.0%)$82,431

Poverty in Queens County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Queens County

With 10.6% poverty level for males and 12.8% for females among the residents of Queens County, 15 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,013 males (15.6%) and 17,277 females (17.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Queens County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,273 (15.0%)8,913 (13.9%)
5 Years1,785 (14.9%)1,411 (10.7%)
6 to 11 Years11,198 (14.8%)9,857 (14.1%)
12 to 14 Years6,198 (14.8%)4,914 (12.6%)
15 Years2,013 (15.6%)1,518 (14.3%)
16 and 17 Years3,856 (14.9%)4,192 (16.2%)
18 to 24 Years11,485 (13.0%)13,606 (15.4%)
25 to 34 Years12,634 (6.9%)19,032 (10.5%)
35 to 44 Years13,356 (8.2%)20,197 (12.6%)
45 to 54 Years14,182 (9.1%)16,225 (10.3%)
55 to 64 Years14,539 (9.5%)18,125 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years10,760 (10.6%)16,961 (14.0%)
75 Years and over8,419 (13.7%)17,277 (17.9%)
Total120,698 (10.6%)152,228 (12.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Queens County

According to the poverty statistics in Queens County, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.1% of males and 89.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Queens County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years58,058 (85.0%)55,411 (86.1%)
5 Years10,185 (85.1%)11,740 (89.3%)
6 to 11 Years64,579 (85.2%)60,219 (85.9%)
12 to 14 Years35,644 (85.2%)34,114 (87.4%)
15 Years10,862 (84.4%)9,098 (85.7%)
16 and 17 Years22,042 (85.1%)21,627 (83.8%)
18 to 24 Years77,218 (87.1%)74,692 (84.6%)
25 to 34 Years170,524 (93.1%)162,292 (89.5%)
35 to 44 Years149,681 (91.8%)140,291 (87.4%)
45 to 54 Years141,562 (90.9%)141,747 (89.7%)
55 to 64 Years138,250 (90.5%)144,694 (88.9%)
65 to 74 Years90,449 (89.4%)104,092 (86.0%)
75 Years and over52,945 (86.3%)79,080 (82.1%)
Total1,021,999 (89.4%)1,039,097 (87.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Queens County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Queens County show that 6.6% or 24,448 of the total 370,408 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 13.8%, comprising of 254 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.5%, which includes 11,762 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Queens County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children200,870 (94.5%)11,762 (5.5%)
1 or 2 Children124,605 (92.9%)9,472 (7.1%)
3 or 4 Children18,903 (86.5%)2,960 (13.5%)
5 or more Children1,582 (86.2%)254 (13.8%)
Total345,960 (93.4%)24,448 (6.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Queens County

According to the poverty data in Queens County, 8.5% or 4,525 single-father households and 15.7% or 19,742 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 households (32.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,506 households (40.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Queens County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2,227 (6.5%)5,876 (8.5%)
1 or 2 Children1,980 (12.0%)11,218 (22.7%)
3 or 4 Children279 (13.1%)2,506 (40.5%)
5 or more Children39 (32.2%)142 (34.5%)
Total4,525 (8.5%)19,742 (15.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Queens County

The poverty data for Queens County shows that 24,448 of the married-couple family households (6.6%) and 24,267 of the single-parent households (13.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 254 households (13.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 181 household (34.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Queens County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children11,762 (5.5%)8,103 (7.8%)
1 or 2 Children9,472 (7.1%)13,198 (20.0%)
3 or 4 Children2,960 (13.5%)2,785 (33.5%)
5 or more Children254 (13.8%)181 (34.0%)
Total24,448 (6.6%)24,267 (13.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Queens County

Employment by Class of Employer in Queens County

Among the 1,112,766 employed individuals in Queens County, private company employees (746,659 | 67.1%), local government employees (105,844 | 9.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (98,057 | 8.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Queens County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees746,65967.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)39,0453.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)68,9646.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations98,0578.8%
Local Government Employees105,8449.5%
State Government Employees28,6102.6%
Federal Government Employees23,7112.1%
Unpaid Family Workers1,8760.2%
Total1,112,766100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Queens County

According to the labor force statistics for Queens County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,942,919), 63.7% or 1,237,639 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 86,635 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.7% or 158,271 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.3% or 5,169 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Queens County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years20,429 (20.6%)5,169 (25.3%)
20 to 24 Years88,032 (65.7%)12,324 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Years149,305 (83.9%)11,496 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Years158,271 (84.7%)10,604 (6.7%)
35 to 44 Years273,912 (84.6%)15,339 (5.6%)
45 to 54 Years260,020 (82.7%)14,821 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years126,087 (75.9%)7,943 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years90,589 (59.9%)5,345 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years62,121 (27.6%)3,541 (5.7%)
75 Years and over8,545 (5.2%)385 (4.5%)
Total1,237,639 (63.7%)86,635 (7.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Queens County

According to labor force statistics for Queens County, 80.1% of individuals (1,057,608) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,320,360) are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 65,572 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.9% or 435,644 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.3% or 9,435 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Queens County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School129,253 (67.9%)13,896 (7.3%)
High School Diploma248,001 (75.6%)22,635 (6.9%)
College / Associate Degree244,770 (79.9%)22,057 (7.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher435,644 (87.9%)24,285 (4.9%)
Total1,057,608 (80.1%)81,862 (6.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Queens County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Queens County are Community & Social Service (139,841 | 12.2%), Management (101,975 | 8.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (67,902 | 5.9%), Education Instruction & Library (67,660 | 5.9%), and Business & Financial (64,191 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Queens County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Queens County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.3%), Computers & Mathematics (75.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (72.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (72.5%), Education Instruction & Library (72.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Queens County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management55,534 (54.5%)46,441 (45.5%)
Business & Financial30,863 (48.1%)33,328 (51.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science43,545 (72.2%)16,754 (27.8%)
Computers & Mathematics27,575 (75.4%)8,989 (24.6%)
Architecture & Engineering11,976 (82.3%)2,577 (17.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3,994 (43.5%)5,188 (56.5%)
Community & Social Service 51,237 (36.6%)88,604 (63.4%)
Education, Arts & Media6,710 (31.9%)14,304 (68.1%)
Legal Services & Support7,413 (45.0%)9,078 (55.0%)
Education Instruction & Library18,666 (27.6%)48,994 (72.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment18,448 (53.2%)16,228 (46.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating20,142 (29.7%)47,760 (70.3%)
Health Technologists13,080 (27.5%)34,484 (72.5%)
Total (Category)201,321 (46.4%)232,887 (53.6%)
Total (Overall)606,541 (52.8%)543,027 (47.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Queens County are Healthcare Support (69,821 | 6.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (67,207 | 5.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (53,714 | 4.7%), Personal Care & Service (43,195 | 3.8%), and Security & Protection (31,635 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations in Queens County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Queens County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (77.0%), Security & Protection (74.5%), and Law Enforcement (70.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.3%), Personal Care & Service (67.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (54.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Queens County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support10,279 (14.7%)59,542 (85.3%)
Security & Protection23,563 (74.5%)8,072 (25.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention14,608 (77.0%)4,359 (23.0%)
Law Enforcement8,955 (70.7%)3,713 (29.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving43,491 (64.7%)23,716 (35.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance24,661 (45.9%)29,053 (54.1%)
Personal Care & Service14,246 (33.0%)28,949 (67.0%)
Total (Category)116,240 (43.8%)149,332 (56.2%)
Total (Overall)606,541 (52.8%)543,027 (47.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Queens County are Office & Administration (127,830 | 11.1%), and Sales & Related (95,872 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Queens County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Queens County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related48,347 (50.4%)47,525 (49.6%)
Office & Administration41,101 (32.2%)86,729 (67.8%)
Total (Category)89,448 (40.0%)134,254 (60.0%)
Total (Overall)606,541 (52.8%)543,027 (47.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Queens County are Construction & Extraction (67,674 | 5.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (26,865 | 2.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (749 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Queens County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Queens County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry562 (75.0%)187 (25.0%)
Construction & Extraction65,675 (97.1%)1,999 (2.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair25,443 (94.7%)1,422 (5.3%)
Total (Category)91,680 (96.2%)3,608 (3.8%)
Total (Overall)606,541 (52.8%)543,027 (47.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Queens County are Transportation (71,280 | 6.2%), Production (33,041 | 2.9%), and Material Moving (26,477 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Queens County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Queens County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production22,094 (66.9%)10,947 (33.1%)
Transportation64,668 (90.7%)6,612 (9.3%)
Material Moving21,090 (79.6%)5,387 (20.3%)
Total (Category)107,852 (82.5%)22,946 (17.5%)
Total (Overall)606,541 (52.8%)543,027 (47.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Queens County

Employment Industries in Queens County

The major employment industries in Queens County include Health Care & Social Assistance (207,798 | 18.1%), Retail Trade (106,858 | 9.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (96,771 | 8.4%), Educational Services (96,109 | 8.4%), and Transportation & Warehousing (94,973 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Queens County

Employment Industries by Sex in Queens County

The Queens County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (91.4%), and Transportation & Warehousing (81.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.1%), Educational Services (67.5%), and Finance & Insurance (50.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Queens County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting415 (63.6%)237 (36.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction181 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction78,086 (91.4%)7,388 (8.6%)
Manufacturing22,496 (60.2%)14,851 (39.8%)
Wholesale Trade13,162 (62.7%)7,829 (37.3%)
Retail Trade58,003 (54.3%)48,855 (45.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing77,581 (81.7%)17,392 (18.3%)
Utilities3,435 (75.1%)1,141 (24.9%)
Information16,072 (53.9%)13,757 (46.1%)
Finance & Insurance29,016 (49.9%)29,077 (50.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing21,106 (69.5%)9,252 (30.5%)
Professional & Scientific48,095 (54.6%)39,975 (45.4%)
Enterprise Management417 (52.5%)377 (47.5%)
Administrative & Support26,462 (53.3%)23,195 (46.7%)
Educational Services31,270 (32.5%)64,839 (67.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance51,782 (24.9%)156,016 (75.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation13,702 (61.1%)8,740 (38.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services59,089 (61.1%)37,682 (38.9%)
Public Administration28,281 (56.0%)22,202 (44.0%)
Total606,541 (52.8%)543,027 (47.2%)

Education in Queens County

School Enrollment in Queens County

The most common levels of schooling among the 532,177 students in Queens County are college / undergraduate (124,738 | 23.4%), high school (105,074 | 19.7%), and middle school (104,838 | 19.7%).
School Enrollment in Queens County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool34,6416.5%
Kindergarten26,1774.9%
Elementary School97,00018.2%
Middle School104,83819.7%
High School105,07419.7%
College / Undergraduate124,73823.4%
Graduate / Professional39,7097.5%
Total532,177100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Queens County

Out of a total of 532,177 students who are enrolled in schools in Queens County, 105,903 (19.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 426,274 (80.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 13,467 (41.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 103,806 (88.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Queens County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds24,202 (73.9%)8,569 (26.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old103,806 (88.0%)14,109 (12.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds115,284 (87.6%)16,343 (12.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds61,541 (84.4%)11,367 (15.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds29,216 (76.3%)9,062 (23.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds45,239 (73.0%)16,702 (27.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds27,609 (62.8%)16,317 (37.1%)
35 Years and over19,344 (59.0%)13,467 (41.0%)
Total426,274 (80.1%)105,903 (19.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Queens County

Business (126,250 | 19.9%), science & technology (65,480 | 10.3%), social sciences (63,972 | 10.1%), education (50,973 | 8.0%), and visual & performing arts (41,986 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 634,980 individuals in Queens County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Queens County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics38,0096.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural25,0403.9%
Physical & Health Sciences19,6603.1%
Psychology35,8935.7%
Social Sciences63,97210.1%
Engineering40,9556.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies4,0770.6%
Science & Technology65,48010.3%
Business126,25019.9%
Education50,9738.0%
Literature & Languages34,0665.4%
Liberal Arts & History33,6035.3%
Visual & Performing Arts41,9866.6%
Communications25,4324.0%
Arts & Humanities29,5844.7%
Total634,980100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Queens County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Queens County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Queens County are males with 1 vehicle (227,810, accounting for 38.7%) and females with 1 vehicle (200,708, making up 43.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Queens County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle162,646 (27.6%)155,283 (29.8%)
1 Vehicle227,810 (38.7%)200,708 (38.5%)
2 Vehicles133,855 (22.8%)111,871 (21.5%)
3 Vehicles45,604 (7.7%)38,869 (7.5%)
4 Vehicles13,368 (2.3%)10,726 (2.1%)
5 or more Vehicles5,214 (0.9%)3,413 (0.7%)
Total588,497 (100.0%)520,870 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Queens County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Queens County are 60 to 89 minutes (217,931 commuters, 21.7%), 45 to 59 minutes (167,727 commuters, 16.7%), and 30 to 34 minutes (162,208 commuters, 16.1%).
Commute Time in Queens County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes10,3071.0%
5 to 9 Minutes24,6692.5%
10 to 14 Minutes47,4184.7%
15 to 19 Minutes64,0446.4%
20 to 24 Minutes82,6578.2%
25 to 29 Minutes37,0503.7%
30 to 34 Minutes162,20816.1%
35 to 39 Minutes32,7043.3%
40 to 44 Minutes70,5377.0%
45 to 59 Minutes167,72716.7%
60 to 89 Minutes217,93121.7%
90 or more Minutes88,8828.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Queens County

The most common commute times in Queens County are 60 to 89 minutes (120,798 commuters, 22.3%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (97,133 commuters, 20.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Queens County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes6,060 (1.1%)4,247 (0.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes11,849 (2.2%)12,820 (2.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes22,624 (4.2%)24,794 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes32,222 (6.0%)31,822 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes43,143 (8.0%)39,514 (8.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes20,554 (3.8%)16,496 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes91,329 (16.9%)70,879 (15.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes17,116 (3.2%)15,588 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes38,419 (7.1%)32,118 (6.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes90,708 (16.8%)77,019 (16.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes120,798 (22.3%)97,133 (20.9%)
90 or more Minutes46,264 (8.6%)42,618 (9.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Queens County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Queens County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (94,136, 17.4%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (82,638, 17.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Queens County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM27,969 (5.2%)13,490 (2.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM23,827 (4.4%)8,442 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM24,143 (4.5%)9,943 (2.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM56,423 (10.4%)30,994 (6.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM31,648 (5.9%)29,902 (6.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM94,136 (17.4%)80,280 (17.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM35,470 (6.6%)48,443 (10.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM70,041 (12.9%)82,638 (17.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM24,180 (4.5%)32,827 (7.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM45,463 (8.4%)49,692 (10.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM20,937 (3.9%)20,426 (4.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM11,471 (2.1%)8,802 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM42,853 (7.9%)27,795 (6.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM32,525 (6.0%)21,374 (4.6%)
Total541,086 (100.0%)465,048 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Queens County

Occupancy by Ownership in Queens County

Of the total 816,859 dwellings in Queens County, owner-occupied units account for 369,150 (45.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 447,709 (54.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Queens County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units369,15045.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units447,70954.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units816,859100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Queens County

Occupancy by Household Size in Queens County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household211,02725.8%
2-Person Household231,21728.3%
3-Person Household150,29618.4%
4+ Person Household224,31927.5%
Total Housing Units816,859100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Queens County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Queens County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household82,767 (39.2%)128,260 (60.8%)
2-Person Household103,795 (44.9%)127,422 (55.1%)
3-Person Household67,736 (45.1%)82,560 (54.9%)
4+ Person Household114,852 (51.2%)109,467 (48.8%)
Total Housing Units369,150 (45.2%)447,709 (54.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Queens County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Queens County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School43,791 (38.7%)69,297 (61.3%)
High School Diploma82,207 (42.0%)113,552 (58.0%)
College/Associate Degree85,122 (45.3%)102,870 (54.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher158,030 (49.4%)161,990 (50.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Queens County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Queens County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years128,65015.8%
35 to 44 Years147,93118.1%
45 to 54 Years160,00819.6%
55 to 64 Years166,51620.4%
65 to 74 Years120,54414.8%
75 to 84 Years63,7007.8%
85 Years and Over29,5103.6%
Total816,859100.0%

Housing Finances in Queens County

Median Income by Occupancy in Queens County

Median Income by Occupancy in Queens County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied369,150 (45.2%)$104,985
Renter-Occupied447,709 (54.8%)$68,672
Average816,859 (100.0%)$82,431

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Queens County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Queens County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0007,372 (2.0%)17,455 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9993,965 (1.1%)10,884 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9996,557 (1.8%)22,043 (4.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9997,786 (2.1%)15,323 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9998,472 (2.3%)18,086 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99919,479 (5.3%)36,606 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99928,919 (7.8%)46,074 (10.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99948,481 (13.1%)76,282 (17.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99945,057 (12.2%)59,030 (13.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99974,295 (20.1%)75,694 (16.9%)
$150,000 or more118,767 (32.2%)70,232 (15.7%)
Total369,150 (100.0%)447,709 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Queens County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Queens County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30018,435 (5.0%)7,276 (1.6%)
$300 to $49910,917 (3.0%)10,193 (2.3%)
$500 to $79927,206 (7.4%)13,571 (3.0%)
$800 to $99929,297 (7.9%)16,641 (3.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49974,204 (20.1%)80,573 (18.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99941,254 (11.2%)125,702 (28.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49931,889 (8.6%)103,459 (23.1%)
$2,500 to $2,99933,930 (9.2%)42,532 (9.5%)
$3,000 or more102,018 (27.6%)30,869 (6.9%)
Total369,150 (100.0%)447,709 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Queens County

Housing Structures in Queens County

Housing Structures in Queens County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached162,97320.0%
Single Unit, Attached77,2369.5%
2 Unit Apartments157,31819.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments81,1279.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments43,6865.3%
10 or more Apartments292,38335.8%
Mobile Home / Other2,1360.3%
Total816,859100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Queens County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Queens County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached139,170 (85.4%)23,803 (14.6%)
Single Unit, Attached59,307 (76.8%)17,929 (23.2%)
2 Unit Apartments70,914 (45.1%)86,404 (54.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments16,632 (20.5%)64,495 (79.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,180 (9.6%)39,506 (90.4%)
10 or more Apartments78,025 (26.7%)214,358 (73.3%)
Mobile Home / Other922 (43.2%)1,214 (56.8%)
Total369,150 (45.2%)447,709 (54.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Queens County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Queens County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room5,863 (1.6%)36,337 (8.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms46,136 (12.5%)156,408 (34.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms136,108 (36.9%)204,905 (45.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms123,580 (33.5%)43,618 (9.7%)
8 or more Rooms57,463 (15.6%)6,441 (1.4%)
Total369,150 (100.0%)447,709 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Queens County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Queens County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas289,728 (78.5%)319,546 (71.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10,787 (2.9%)12,009 (2.7%)
Electricity18,405 (5.0%)50,428 (11.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene44,199 (12.0%)49,315 (11.0%)
Coal or Coke109 (0.0%)147 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3,147 (0.9%)6,259 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used2,775 (0.7%)10,005 (2.2%)
Total369,150 (100.0%)447,709 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Queens County

Household Vehicle Usage in Queens County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle69,848 (18.9%)230,264 (51.4%)
1 Vehicle161,421 (43.7%)168,499 (37.6%)
2 Vehicles98,151 (26.6%)41,514 (9.3%)
3 or more Vehicles39,730 (10.8%)7,432 (1.7%)
Total369,150 (100.0%)447,709 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Queens County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Queens County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units164,661204,489
Median Property Value$657,700$689,600
Median Household Income$81,794$79,337
Monthly Housing Costs$1,042$100,749
Real Estate Taxes$5,982$19,304

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Queens County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Queens County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0005,517 (3.4%)2,698 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,232 (1.4%)1,867 (0.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99919,398 (11.8%)15,775 (7.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99931,956 (19.4%)34,873 (17.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99936,821 (22.4%)62,021 (30.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99937,569 (22.8%)48,802 (23.9%)
$1,000,000 or more31,168 (18.9%)38,453 (18.8%)
Total164,661 (100.0%)204,489 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Queens County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Queens County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0007,432 (4.5%)3,141 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99915,941 (9.7%)3,905 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99912,553 (7.6%)6,874 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99915,758 (9.6%)6,926 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99924,433 (14.8%)13,161 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99920,143 (12.2%)24,048 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99928,971 (17.6%)24,914 (12.2%)
$150,000 or more39,430 (23.9%)45,324 (22.2%)
Total164,661 (100.0%)204,489 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Queens County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Queens County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x17,741 (10.8%)122,598 (60.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x14,491 (8.8%)20,329 (9.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x14,606 (8.9%)27,365 (13.4%)
4.0x or more115,686 (70.3%)27,853 (13.6%)
Total164,661 (100.0%)204,489 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Queens County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Queens County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,949 (2.4%)1,224 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4994,414 (2.7%)4,880 (2.4%)
$800 to $1,499131,653 (79.9%)5,896 (2.9%)
Total164,661 (100.0%)204,489 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Queens County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Queens County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Queens County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years158,553 (97.6%)3,840 (2.4%)
6 to 18 Years320,825 (96.8%)10,532 (3.2%)
19 to 25 Years169,093 (88.5%)21,857 (11.5%)
26 to 34 Years280,787 (85.1%)49,253 (14.9%)
35 to 44 Years276,887 (85.6%)46,505 (14.4%)
45 to 54 Years275,989 (88.0%)37,557 (12.0%)
55 to 64 Years288,901 (91.5%)26,670 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years215,043 (96.8%)7,219 (3.3%)
75 Years and older156,170 (99.0%)1,551 (1.0%)
Total2,142,248 (91.3%)204,984 (8.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Queens County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Queens County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born158,553 (97.6%)3,840 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen320,825 (96.8%)10,532 (3.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen169,093 (88.5%)21,857 (11.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Queens County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Queens County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000197,516 (91.1%)19,359 (8.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999283,835 (89.5%)33,420 (10.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999298,179 (89.8%)33,912 (10.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999262,749 (89.2%)31,947 (10.8%)
$100,000 and over1,082,383 (92.7%)84,848 (7.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Queens County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Queens County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 677,322 (47.6%)92,845 (57.2%)
6 to 18 Years157,755 (47.6%)186,878 (56.4%)
19 to 25 Years62,608 (32.8%)112,800 (59.1%)
25 to 34 Years80,786 (24.5%)208,611 (63.2%)
35 to 44 Years81,794 (25.3%)205,383 (63.5%)
45 to 54 Years86,425 (27.6%)200,493 (63.9%)
55 to 64 Years101,910 (32.3%)201,691 (63.9%)
65 to 74 Years194,612 (87.6%)104,025 (46.8%)
75 Years and over153,962 (97.6%)62,721 (39.8%)
Total997,174 (42.5%)1,375,447 (58.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Queens County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Queens County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years529 (0.7%)218 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years8,007 (4.7%)4,936 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years11,592 (4.2%)10,805 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years36,313 (7.7%)42,414 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years19,642 (19.4%)26,814 (22.2%)
75 Years and over24,359 (39.7%)47,455 (49.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Queens County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Queens County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years469 (0.7%)158 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years628 (0.4%)413 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,106 (0.4%)1,111 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years6,743 (1.4%)5,291 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years5,666 (5.6%)5,106 (4.2%)
75 Years and over10,139 (16.5%)12,869 (13.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Queens County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years241 (0.3%)72 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years1,033 (0.6%)995 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years2,447 (0.9%)2,887 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years7,755 (1.7%)8,898 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,878 (3.8%)3,834 (3.2%)
75 Years and over4,611 (7.5%)8,331 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Queens County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6,359 (3.7%)3,171 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years7,557 (2.8%)5,915 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years12,615 (2.7%)11,886 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,657 (4.6%)5,821 (4.8%)
75 Years and over7,093 (11.6%)15,222 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Queens County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years880 (0.5%)874 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,870 (0.7%)2,412 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years18,940 (4.0%)26,979 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years12,476 (12.3%)20,416 (16.9%)
75 Years and over16,449 (26.8%)37,007 (38.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Queens County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,103 (1.2%)1,025 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,616 (0.6%)1,796 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years6,689 (1.4%)8,274 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years4,687 (4.6%)5,933 (4.9%)
75 Years and over7,530 (12.3%)18,568 (19.3%)

Technology Access in Queens County

Computing Device Access in Queens County

Computing Device Access in Queens County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop643,47678.8%
Smartphone727,78089.1%
Tablet500,79961.3%
No Computing Device47,0105.8%
Total816,859100.0%

Internet Access in Queens County

Internet Access in Queens County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1,0510.1%
Broadband Home594,49872.8%
Cellular Data Only122,45115.0%
Satellite Internet33,9104.2%
No Internet87,47010.7%
Total816,859100.0%

Queens County Summary

Queens County, NY is located in the southeastern part of the state of New York and is the largest of the five boroughs of New York City. It is bordered by the East River and Long Island Sound to the north, Nassau County to the east, Brooklyn to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Queens County is home to over 2.3 million people, making it the second most populous county in the state of New York.

History

The area that is now Queens County was originally inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans. The Dutch began to settle the area in the 1630s, and the area was named New Netherland. In 1683, the British took control of the area and renamed it Queens County, after Queen Catherine of Braganza. The county was part of the original 12 counties of New York State, and was one of the original five boroughs of New York City when it was established in 1898.

Geography

Queens County covers an area of 109 square miles and is the second largest borough in New York City. It is located on the western end of Long Island and is bordered by the East River and Long Island Sound to the north, Nassau County to the east, Brooklyn to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The county is divided into 14 neighborhoods, including Astoria, Flushing, Jamaica, Long Island City, and Woodside.

Economy

Queens County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The county is home to the second largest airport in the United States, John F. Kennedy International Airport, which is a major hub for international travel. The county is also home to the Queens Center Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in the country. Other major employers in the county include the New York City Department of Education, the New York City Police Department, and the New York City Fire Department.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Queens County had a population of 2,230,722 people. The population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.5 years. The racial makeup of the county was 44.3% White, 25.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 11.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 15.2% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.3% of the population.
The median household income in Queens County was $55,856, and the median family income was $63,856. The per capita income for the county was $27,868. About 15.3% of the population was below the poverty line.
Overall, Queens County is a diverse and vibrant county with a rich history and a strong economy. It is home to a variety of cultures and ethnicities, and is a major hub for international travel. The county is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Queens County?
Total Population of Queens County is 2,360,826.
What is the Total Male Population of Queens County?
Total Male Population of Queens County is 1,155,898.
What is the Total Female Population of Queens County?
Total Female Population of Queens County is 1,204,928.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Queens County?
There are 95.93 Males per 100 Females in Queens County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Queens County?
There are 104.24 Females per 100 Males in Queens County.
What is the Median Population Age in Queens County?
Median Population Age in Queens County is 39.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Queens County
Average Family Size in Queens County is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Queens County
Average Household Size in Queens County is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Queens County?
Per Capita income in Queens County is $39,201.
What is the Median Family Income in Queens County?
Median Family Income in Queens County is $92,848.
What is the Median Household income in Queens County?
Median Household Income in Queens County is $82,431.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Queens County?
Income or Wage Gap in Queens County is 13.3%.
Women in Queens County earn 86.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Queens County?
Family Income Deficit in Queens County is $9,943.
Families that are below poverty line in Queens County earn $9,943 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Queens County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Queens County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Queens County?
There are 1,237,639 People in the Labor Forcein in Queens County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Queens County?
63.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Queens County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Queens County?
Unemployment Rate in Queens County is 7.0%.