Queens, NY Demographics
What is the population of Queens?
There are 2,327,069 residents in Queens, with a median age of 40.9. Of this, 49.03% are males and 50.97% are females. US-born citizens make up 50.49% of the resident pool in Queens, while non-US-born citizens account for 30.22%. Additionally, 19.29% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 2,120,015 people in Queens currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 2,327,069 | -1.4% |
| Male Population | 1,140,901 | -1.2% |
| Female Population | 1,186,169 | -1.6% |
Male Population 49.03%
Female Population 50.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40.9 | 1.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 1,175,048 | -1.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 703,151 | 0.2% |
| Not Citizen | 448,871 | -2.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 50.49%
Citizen not U.S. Born 30.22%
Not Citizen 19.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 18,098 | -2.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 107,492 | -1.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 41,865 | 0.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 14,618 | -5.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,120,015 | -1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.79%
Moved from Same County 4.67%
Moved from Same State 1.82%
Moved from Different State 0.63%
Same House as Last Year 92.09%
What are the employment statistics in Queens?
White-collar workers make up 80.3% of the working population in Queens, while blue-collar employees account for 19.7%. There are also 114,940 entrepreneurs in Queens (10.14% of the workforce); 759,337 workers employed in private companies (67%); and 159,939 people working in governmental institutions (14.11%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 910,090 | -1.3% |
| Blue Collar | 223,304 | -1.3% |
White Collar 80.3%
Blue Collar 19.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 114,940 | -0.0% |
| Private Companies | 759,337 | -1.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 159,939 | -1.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 99,178 | 1.7% |
Self Employees 10.14%
Private Companies 67%
Governmental Workers 14.11%
Not for Profit Companies 8.75%
How many households are there in Queens?
There are a total of 804,768 households in Queens, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 67.22% of these Queens households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.78%. Additionally, 29.01% of households have children and 70.99% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 804,768 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 540,943 | 0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 263,825 | 1.7% |
Family Households 67.22%
Non-Family Households 32.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 233,470 | 0.1% |
| Households without Children | 571,298 | 1.6% |
Households with Children 29.01%
Households without Children 70.99%
What are the median and average incomes in Queens?
The average annual household income in Queens is $101,126, while the median household income sits at $87,201 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $98,568, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $94,346. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $58,720 and $57,684, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $101,126 | 9.1% |
| Median Household Income | $87,201 | 8.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,010,490 | -1.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Queens?
There are 881,796 housing units in Queens, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1952. Of the 804,768 occupied housing units in Queens, 45.15% are owner-occupied, while 54.85% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 55.39% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $684,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,869 per month in Queens.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 881,796 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1952 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 269,777 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 128,043 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 174,277 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 120,677 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 52,662 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 34,261 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 27,258 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 36,439 | 5.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 37,064 | 16.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,337 | 156.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 804,768 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 363,357 | 0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $441,411 | 1.5% |
Owner Occupied 45.15%
Renter Occupied 54.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 201,269 | -0.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 162,088 | 2.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $684,300 | 10.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $633,800 | 11.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,869 | 8.3% |
With Mortgage 55.39%
Without Mortgage 44.61%
What is the level of education in Queens?
Approximately 32.16% of the population in Queens holds a high school degree (that's 620,370 residents), while 19.29% have attained a college certificate (372,124 locals) and 20.23% have a bachelor's degree (390,259 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 174,725 | 0.4% |
| Some High School | 620,370 | -3.6% |
| Some College | 372,124 | -1.5% |
| Associate Degree | 142,467 | -1.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 390,259 | 1.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 228,810 | 2.6% |
No High School 9.06%
Some High School 32.16%
Some College 19.29%
Associate Degree 7.39%
Bachelor's Degree 20.23%
Graduate Degree 11.86%
What is the marital status of Queens residents?
A total of 740,056 people in Queens have never been married (which represents 37.23% of the total population), while 940,491 of them are wedded (47.32%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 48,912 (2.46%) and 147,253 (7.41%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 740,056 | -0.9% |
| Married | 940,491 | -0.8% |
| Separated | 48,912 | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 110,944 | -4.2% |
| Divorced | 147,253 | 147,253.0% |
Never Married 37.23%
Married 47.32%
Separated 2.46%
Widowed 5.58%
Divorced 7.41%
What are the most common means of transportation in Queens?
The top three means of transportation people in Queens use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 422,595 residents commute by car, 108,736 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 60,974 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 422,595 | -1.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 108,736 | 0.0% |
| Railroad | 15,139 | 1,670.6% |
| Ferryboat | 1,055 | 8.8% |
| Bicycle | 7,889 | 13.4% |
| Motorcycle | 1,185 | -3.9% |
| TaxiCab | 8,454 | 13.9% |
| Walk | 60,974 | -5.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Queens by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11354 | 53,371 | 20,980 | $56,854.00 | $84,204.00 |
| 11004 | 15,702 | 5,290 | $112,311.00 | $129,799.00 |
| 11005 | 2,175 | 1,555 | $81,328.00 | $288,837.00 |
| 11101 | 34,279 | 16,488 | $109,625.00 | $145,896.00 |
| 11102 | 27,069 | 12,164 | $103,409.00 | $122,429.00 |
| 11103 | 34,752 | 15,516 | $88,116.00 | $129,759.00 |
| 11104 | 26,939 | 11,991 | $83,493.00 | $100,703.00 |
| 11105 | 38,756 | 15,851 | $97,233.00 | $119,098.00 |
| 11106 | 40,198 | 18,516 | $81,729.00 | $110,391.00 |
| 11109 | 7,280 | 3,326 | $173,939.00 | $229,013.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.