Queens County, NY population by race
The table below shows Queens County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 720,630 | 30.52% |
| Black or African American | 417,637 | 17.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13,901 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 614,652 | 26.04% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,297 | 0.05% |
| Some other race | 368,856 | 15.62% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 223,853 | 9.48% |
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Queens County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Queens County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Queens County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Queens County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 30.52% are white, 17.69% are Black or African American, 0.59% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 26.04% are Asian, 0.05% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 15.62% are some other race and 9.48% are multiracial.
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Queens County, NY population by race.
The largest racial group in Queens County is White with a population of 720,630 (30.52% of the total population).
Queens County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Queens County is White with a population of 720,630 (30.52% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 223,853 (9.48% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Queens County, NY
By ethnicity, 661,807 (28.03% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1.7 million (71.97% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Queens County, the largest racial group is Asian alone with a population of 611,350 (35.98% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Queens County, NY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Queens County's Non-Hispanic population.
Queens County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 560,919 | 33.01% |
| Black or African American alone | 394,824 | 23.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6,251 | 0.37% |
| Asian alone | 611,350 | 35.98% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 1,048 | 0.06% |
| Some other race alone | 49,582 | 2.92% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 75,045 | 4.42% |
Among the Hispanic population in Queens County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 452,409 (68.36% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Queens County, NY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Queens County's Hispanic population.
Queens County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 95,455 | 14.42% |
| Puerto Rican | 105,355 | 15.92% |
| Cuban | 8,588 | 1.30% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 452,409 | 68.36% |
Things to know
What percentage of Queens County, NY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 28.03% of Queens County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Queens County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 452,409 (68.36% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Queens County, NY have?
Queens County, NY has 417,637 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 17.69% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Queens County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Queens County, NY?
With 71.97% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Queens County.
That being said, with a 26.04% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Queens County.
What is the majority race in Queens County, NY?
With a population of 720,630 (30.52% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Queens County.
Asians are second largest race in Queens County, with 26.04% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
