Population
2023
13.7% of 2.2 million people
Population poverty in Queens County, New York compared
How does Queens County, New York compare to other New York and National averages?
Queens County, New York
13.7%
New York
14.2% (4% higher than Queens County, New York)
National average
12.5% (-9% lower than Queens County, New York)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 15.8%
The 2011 15.8% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 16.2%
The 2012 increase to 16.2% from 2011 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2013 - 15.3%
The 2013 decrease to 15.3% from 2012 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2014 - 15.2%
The 2014 decrease to 15.2% from 2013 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2015 - 13.8%
The 2015 decrease to 13.8% from 2014 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.
2016 - 13.2%
The 2016 decrease to 13.2% from 2015 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2017 - 12.1%
The 2017 decrease to 12.1% from 2016 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2018 - 11.5%
The 2018 decrease to 11.5% from 2017 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2019 - 10.8%
The 2019 decrease to 10.8% from 2018 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2021 - 13.5%
The 2021 increase to 13.5% from 2019 represents a 2.7% increase YoY.
2022 - 13%
The 2022 decrease to 13% from 2021 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2023 - 13.7%
The 2023 increase to 13.7% from 2022 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Queens County, New York Poverty dataset.