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Queens County (Queens)

Queens County, known simply as Queens, is a vibrant tapestry of diverse cultures and communities, under the leadership of Borough President Donovan Richards. As the largest in area and second-largest in population among the New York City boroughs, Queens is renowned for its rich multiculturalism. Home to residents from over 100 countries, speaking over 160 languages, it's a melting pot of global cultures, cuisines, and traditions. The borough's cultural diversity is celebrated in institutions like the Queens Museum and the Museum of the Moving Image.

Queens hosts significant events such as the Flushing Lunar New Year Parade, celebrating Asian heritage, and the Queens International Night Market, showcasing global cuisines and cultures. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, host of the US Open, is a notable sports landmark.

Queens County (NY) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages 1
Population 2,405,000 people
Area 108 sq mi
Density 22,269 /sq mi
Altitude 60 ft
GDP $168 billion
Median Household Income $74,200
Poverty rate 12%
Unemployment rate 4%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher) 32%
Crime rate 2,343 per 100,000 people

Environmental risk in Queens County, NY

Overall riskRelatively High
Expected Annual LossRelatively High
Social VulnerabilityRelatively High
Community ResilienceRelatively Low
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Queens County administration contact details

Queens County administration contact detailsNot available
Address120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
County seatKew Gardens
Phone number(718) 286-3000
Official websitequeensbp.org
County ClerkAudrey Pheffer
County CommissionerMelinda Katz

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  • QUEENS

    Queens is a Borough in Queens county with +1 000 000 inhabitants.

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