Queens County's estimated 2026 population is 2,361,159 with a growth rate of 0.95% 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 5.66% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Queens County includes 28.35% White, 26.05% Asian, 17.39% Black or African American, 16.21% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (28.35%)
Asian (26.05%)
Black or African American (17.39%)
Other race (16.21%)
Two or more races (11.23%)
Native American (0.71%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 660,474 | 28.35% |
| Asian | 606,946 | 26.05% |
| Black or African American | 405,167 | 17.39% |
| Other race | 377,656 | 16.21% |
| Two or more races | 261,657 | 11.23% |
| Native American | 16,563 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,661 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Queens County's average per capita income is $50,742. Household income levels show a median of $84,961. The poverty rate stands at 12.25%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $110,159 | $141,221 |
| Families | $96,052 | $125,456 |
| Households | $84,961 | $113,673 |
| Non Families | $58,230 | $79,662 |
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