Queens County's estimated 2026 population is 2,349,330 with a growth rate of -0.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Queens County is the 2nd largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 2,234,574 and has seen a growth of 5.14% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.7 years
Female: 41.9 years
Male: 39.5 years
There are 1,869,377 adults, (413,538 of whom are seniors) in Queens County.
Female: 1,188,024 (51.1%)
Male: 1,135,028 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Queens County includes 26.04% Asian, 25.97% White, 17.15% Black or African American, 17.07% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 604,964 | 26.04% |
| White | 603,199 | 25.97% |
| Black or African American | 398,510 | 17.15% |
| Other race | 396,452 | 17.07% |
| Two or more races | 299,183 | 12.88% |
| Native American | 18,828 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,916 | 0.08% |
Queens County's average per capita income is $51,619. Household income levels show a median of $86,136. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $112,026 | $144,062 |
| Families | $97,003 | $127,452 |
| Households | $86,136 | $115,392 |
| Non Families | $60,124 | $81,048 |
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