Long Island City, Queens, NY Demographics
What is the population of Long Island City?
There are 56,047 residents in Long Island City, with a median age of 34. Of this, 50.64% are males and 49.36% are females. US-born citizens make up 57.59% of the resident pool in Long Island City, while non-US-born citizens account for 21.86%. Additionally, 20.55% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 45,452 people in Long Island City currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 56,047 | 6.3% |
| Male Population | 28,380 | 6.7% |
| Female Population | 27,667 | 5.9% |
Male Population 50.64%
Female Population 49.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 32,275 | 4.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 12,254 | 6.2% |
| Not Citizen | 11,518 | 11.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 57.59%
Citizen not U.S. Born 21.86%
Not Citizen 20.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,029 | 27.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,391 | 0.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,888 | 9.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,356 | 10.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 45,452 | 6.3% |
Moved from Abroad 1.87%
Moved from Same County 6.15%
Moved from Same State 7.05%
Moved from Different State 2.46%
Same House as Last Year 82.47%
What are the employment statistics in Long Island City?
White-collar workers make up 91.93% of the working population in Long Island City, while blue-collar employees account for 8.07%. There are also 4,953 entrepreneurs in Long Island City (7.39% of the workforce); 48,359 workers employed in private companies (72.11%); and 6,553 people working in governmental institutions (9.77%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 61,655 | 117.0% |
| Blue Collar | 5,412 | 89.4% |
White Collar 91.93%
Blue Collar 8.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,953 | 111.2% |
| Private Companies | 48,359 | 113.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,553 | 118.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 7,202 | 120.7% |
Self Employees 7.39%
Private Companies 72.11%
Governmental Workers 9.77%
Not for Profit Companies 10.74%
How many households are there in Long Island City?
There are a total of 26,851 households in Long Island City, each made up of around 1 members. Family establishments represent 44.83% of these Long Island City households, while non-family units account for the remaining 55.17%. Additionally, 18.64% of households have children and 81.36% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 26,851 | 8.7% |
| Average People per Household | 1 | -39.1% |
| Family Households | 12,038 | 5.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 14,814 | 11.9% |
Family Households 44.83%
Non-Family Households 55.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,005 | 5.2% |
| Households without Children | 21,847 | 9.6% |
Households with Children 18.64%
Households without Children 81.36%
What are the median and average incomes in Long Island City?
The average annual household income in Long Island City is $147,555, while the median household income sits at $116,807 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $151,843, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $90,536. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $47,070 and $28,884, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $147,555 | 8.0% |
| Median Household Income | $116,807 | 6.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 7,130 | 18.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 47,684 | 4.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Long Island City?
There are 34,604 housing units in Long Island City, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2010. Of the 26,851 occupied housing units in Long Island City, 17.01% are owner-occupied, while 82.99% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 53.49% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $717,300. In general, housing costs reach $2,744 per month in Long Island City.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 34,604 | 4.4% |
| Median Year Built | 2010 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 9,063 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,370 | -7.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,851 | -3.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,744 | 17.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,022 | 26.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 512 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,006 | -5.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,014 | 7.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 11,432 | 7.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 590 | 169.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 26,851 | 8.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,567 | 6.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 22,284 | 9.3% |
Owner Occupied 17.01%
Renter Occupied 82.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,443 | 7.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,124 | 4.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $717,300 | -2.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $786,550 | 1.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,744 | 5.6% |
With Mortgage 53.49%
Without Mortgage 46.51%
What is the level of education in Long Island City?
Approximately 19.4% of the population in Long Island City holds a high school degree (that's 9,190 residents), while 10.42% have attained a college certificate (4,937 locals) and 34.95% have a bachelor's degree (16,560 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,377 | -0.0% |
| Some High School | 9,190 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 4,937 | -16.2% |
| Associate Degree | 2,076 | -3.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16,560 | 10.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,239 | 12.3% |
No High School 5.02%
Some High School 19.4%
Some College 10.42%
Associate Degree 4.38%
Bachelor's Degree 34.95%
Graduate Degree 25.83%
What is the marital status of Long Island City residents?
A total of 22,580 people in Long Island City have never been married (which represents 45.85% of the total population), while 20,586 of them are wedded (41.8%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 883 (1.79%) and 3,496 (7.1%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 22,580 | 9.9% |
| Married | 20,586 | 4.1% |
| Separated | 883 | 13.3% |
| Widowed | 1,701 | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 3,496 | 2.9% |
Never Married 45.85%
Married 41.8%
Separated 1.79%
Widowed 3.45%
Divorced 7.1%
What are the most common means of transportation in Long Island City?
The top three means of transportation people in Long Island City use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 4,196 residents commute by car, 1,524 prefer going to work by walking and 826 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,196 | 16.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 826 | 12.2% |
| Railroad | 154 | 30.5% |
| Ferryboat | 271 | 20.4% |
| Bicycle | 625 | 3.1% |
| Motorcycle | 35 | -23.9% |
| TaxiCab | 304 | 14.3% |
| Walk | 1,524 | 1.7% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.