Queens County, NY

County

Overview of Queens

Total Population

2,323,052

Median Household Income

$86,136

Median Home Value

$723,800

% 30+ Min Commute

56.5%

Median Gross Rent

$1,956

Employment Rate

92.7%

Poverty Rate

12.9%

Bachelor's or Higher

36.2%

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 17.4%
High School / GED: 25.1%
Some College or Associate's: 21.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 28.1%
Asian: 25.9%
Black or African American: 16.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Cities in Queens County

Neighborhoods in Queens County

Howard Beach / Hamilton Beach

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources