Queens County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Queens County is located in New York with a total population of 2,330,124. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 62 in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Queens County is 40.4 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Queens County is $84,961. This is about average than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% higher. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $699,200. Housing costs are 73% higher than the state median of $403,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 44.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Queens County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Asian residents account for 25.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (23.6%) is well below the state average of 53.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (25.9% vs 8.8%).

Education

35.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.7%.