Poverty Rate in Queens County, New York
In Queens County, New York, an estimated 293,878 of 2,252,013 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Queens County, New York?
The poverty rate in Queens County, New York is 13%.
- How many people in Queens County, New York live in poverty?
In Queens County, New York, an estimated 293,878 of 2,252,013 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Queens County, New York compare to the average for New York?
The poverty rate in Queens County, New York is 9.09% lower than the New York average. In Queens County, New York, an estimated 13.0% of 2,252,013 people live in poverty. In New York, 14.3% of 19,185,089 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Queens County, New York compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Queens County, New York is 3.17% higher than the US average. In Queens County, New York, an estimated 13.0% of 2,252,013 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Atlantic Beach, New York 1.7% of 1,321 people.
- Bellerose, New York 1.3% of 999 people.
- Bellerose Terrace, New York 2.3% of 2,135 people.
- Elmont, New York 4.4% of 37,704 people.
- Floral Park, New York 3.6% of 15,885 people.
Under 18 years
17.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Queens County, New York
2023
17.2% of 420 thousand people
Under 5 years
16.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Queens County, New York
2023
16.9% of 113 thousand people
5 to 17 years
17.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Queens County, New York
2023
17.4% of 307 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
16.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Queens County, New York
2023
16.8% of 417 thousand people
18 to 64 years
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Queens County, New York
2023
11.6% of 1.4 million people
18 to 34 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Queens County, New York
2023
12.3% of 490 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Queens County, New York
2023
11.2% of 903 thousand people
60 years and over
15.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Queens County, New York
2023
15.3% of 565 thousand people
65 years and over
17.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Queens County, New York
2023
17.2% of 412 thousand people
White
10.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Queens County, New York
2023
10.9% of 573 thousand people
Black or African American
13.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Queens County, New York
2023
13.4% of 379 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
17.1% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Queens County, New York
2023
17.1% of 24 thousand people
Asian
15.2% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Queens County, New York
2023
15.2% of 589 thousand people
Some other race
15.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Queens County, New York
2023
15.4% of 375 thousand people
Two or more races
13.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Queens County, New York
2023
13.8% of 282 thousand people
Hispanic
16.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Queens County, New York
2023
16.3% of 623 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Queens County, New York
2023
10% of 516 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
12.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Queens County, New York
2023
12.5% of 1.6 million people
Less than high school graduate
21.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Queens County, New York
2023
21.1% of 280 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
16.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Queens County, New York
2023
16.6% of 408 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Queens County, New York
2023
11% of 352 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Queens County, New York
2023
6.6% of 604 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Queens County, New York
2023
7% of 1.2 million people
Employed
5.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Queens County, New York
2023
5.9% of 1.1 million people
Male
5.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Queens County, New York
2023
5.2% of 594 thousand people
Female
6.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Queens County, New York
2023
6.7% of 532 thousand people
Unemployed
27.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Queens County, New York
2023
27.4% of 59 thousand people
Male
26.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Queens County, New York
2023
26.5% of 31 thousand people
Female
28.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Queens County, New York
2023
28.5% of 28 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
13% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Queens County, New York
2023
13% of 1.9 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Queens County, New York
2023
2.4% of 828 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
16.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Queens County, New York
2023
16.2% of 380 thousand people
Did not work
24.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Queens County, New York
2023
24.6% of 643 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
25.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Queens County, New York
2023
25.5% of 444 thousand people
Male
20.1% Poverty Rate for single men in Queens County, New York
2023
20.1% of 220 thousand people
Female
30.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Queens County, New York
2023
30.8% of 224 thousand people
18 to 24 years
47.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Queens County, New York
2023
47.7% of 24 thousand people
25 to 34 years
17.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Queens County, New York
2023
17.5% of 108 thousand people
35 to 44 years
17.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Queens County, New York
2023
17.3% of 74 thousand people
45 to 54 years
19.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Queens County, New York
2023
19.8% of 57 thousand people
55 to 64 years
26.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Queens County, New York
2023
26.5% of 62 thousand people
65 to 74 years
31% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Queens County, New York
2023
31% of 58 thousand people
75 years and over
38.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Queens County, New York
2023
38.6% of 58 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Queens County, New York
2023
2.2% of 208 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
32% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Queens County, New York
2023
32% of 88 thousand people
Did not work
54.6% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Queens County, New York
2023
54.6% of 148 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
13.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Queens County, New York
2023
13.3%
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