Queens County's 2026 population is estimated at 2,361,159, reflecting a 0.95% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Queens County is the 2nd largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 2,234,574 and has grown 5.66% since 2010.
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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