Queens County, New York Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

2,323,052

Diversity Score

77.2

Diversity Tier

Very High

Largest Group

Hispanic or Latino
28.1%%

Queens County, New York Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Queens County, New York Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
Hispanic or Latino652,50528.1%
Asian601,39425.9%
White (Non-Hispanic)538,46923.2%
Black / African American379,73816.3%
Two or More Races87,9063.8%
Other Race54,6982.4%
Native American6,7570.3%
Pacific Islander1,5850.1%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Queens County, New York

The largest racial or ethnic group in Queens County, New York is Hispanic or Latino, which makes up 28.1% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Queens County, New York has increased slightly. The area currently has a diversity score of 77.2/100, which is considered a Very High level of diversity.
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