Queens County, New York
County
Overview
- County Name
- Queens County
- State
- New York
- FIPS Code
- 36081
- State FIPS
- 36
- County FIPS
- 081
Geography
- Land Area
- 108.72 sq mi
- Water Area
- 72.76 sq mi
- Total Area
- 181.48 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.654658
- Longitude
- -73.841209
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,873,661
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 1,452,026
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,404,700 | 75.0% |
| Hispanic | 468,963 | 25.0% |
| White | 519,507 | 27.7% |
| Black | 372,104 | 19.9% |
| Asian | 457,133 | 24.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7,547 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,899 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 12,391 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,122,034 | 77.3% |
| Hispanic | 329,994 | 22.7% |
| White | 433,336 | 29.8% |
| Black | 307,250 | 21.2% |
| Asian | 362,567 | 25.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9,979 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,258 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 9,583 | 0.7% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 2,323,052
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $89,577
- Poverty Rate
- 12.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 296,381
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 603,199 | 26.0% |
| Black | 398,510 | 17.2% |
| Asian | 604,964 | 26.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 1,230,448
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 775,321 | 63.0% |
| Republican | 136,393 | 11.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 280,574 | 22.8% |
| Other | 4,762 | 0.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 559,083 | 45.4% |
| Female | 670,349 | 54.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 310,627 | 25.2% |
| Hispanic | 274,567 | 22.3% |
| Black | 214,885 | 17.5% |
| Asian | 200,740 | 16.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 438,042
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 35.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 153,071 | 49.3% |
| Hispanic | 76,388 | 27.8% |
| Black | 76,138 | 35.4% |
| Asian | 55,678 | 27.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 196,083 | 35.1% |
| Female | 241,786 | 36.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 359,348 (21.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 613,725 (35.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 910,093
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $739,385
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,993
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 32.4%
- Public Transit
- 40.7%
- Work From Home
- 12.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.