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Queens, New York Population by Age

The median age in Queens, New York is 39.6, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.01% were under the age of 15, 18.41% aged 15 to 29, 48.54% aged 30 to 64, 13.92% aged 65 to 84, and 2.12% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Queens, New York population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Queens borough's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 143,651 6%
5 to 9 years 125,146 5.23%
10 to 14 years 138,360 5.78%
15 to 19 years 122,925 5.14%
20 to 24 years 132,520 5.54%
25 to 29 years 185,187 7.74%
30 to 34 years 189,211 7.91%
35 to 39 years 173,838 7.26%
40 to 44 years 155,785 6.51%
45 to 49 years 158,474 6.62%
50 to 54 years 163,543 6.83%
55 to 59 years 168,979 7.06%
60 to 64 years 151,672 6.34%
65 to 69 years 124,858 5.22%
70 to 74 years 96,992 4.05%
75 to 79 years 64,666 2.7%
80 to 84 years 46,501 1.94%
85 years and over 50,796 2.12%
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Queens, New York population by age group

Key stats
662,602
Population under 25 years
704,021
Population aged 25-44
642,668
Population aged 45-64
383,813
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Queens borough's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Queens, New York population by age group. The largest age group was 30-34 years with a poulation of 189,211 (7.91% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Queens, New York was for the group of age 30-34 years with a population of 189,211 (7.91%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Queens, New York was the 80-84 years with a population of 46,501 (1.94%).

Queens, New York population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Queens, New York's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Queens borough's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Queens, New York population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 1,525,184 (63.73% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 484,107 20.23%
18 to 64 years 1,525,184 63.73%
85 years and over 383,813 16.04%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Queens borough's population under 18 was 20.23%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Queens borough's working population (between 18 and 64) was 63.73%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Queens borough's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 16.04% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Queens, New York population pyramid

Population pyramid for Queens, New York is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Queens borough's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Queens, New York, is 25.4.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Queens, New York, is 24.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Queens, New York is 49.4.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Queens, New York is 4.2.
The graph shows Queens borough's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Queens, New York population pyramid i.e. Queens borough population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Queens, New York's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 73,624 70,027 143,651
5 to 9 years 64,335 60,811 125,146
10 to 14 years 71,030 67,330 138,360
15 to 19 years 63,314 59,611 122,925
20 to 24 years 65,238 67,282 132,520
25 to 29 years 91,355 93,832 185,187
30 to 34 years 95,678 93,533 189,211
35 to 39 years 86,791 87,047 173,838
40 to 44 years 78,261 77,524 155,785
45 to 49 years 78,553 79,921 158,474
50 to 54 years 80,658 82,885 163,543
55 to 59 years 82,995 85,984 168,979
60 to 64 years 72,101 79,571 151,672
65 to 69 years 57,957 66,901 124,858
70 to 74 years 43,465 53,527 96,992
75 to 79 years 27,889 36,777 64,666
80 to 84 years 17,554 28,947 46,501
85 years and over 17,915 32,881 50,796
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Things to know

What is the population of Queens, New York under 18?

Queens borough's population under the age of 18 is 484,107, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 20.23% of the total resident population of Queens, New York.

What is the aging population in Queens, New York?

Queens borough's population aged 65 years and above was 383,813. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 16.04% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Queens, New York Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Queens borough age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Queens borough population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Queens borough. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Queens borough by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Queens borough.

Key observations

The largest age group in Queens, New York was for the group of age 30-34 years with a population of 189,211 (7.91%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Queens, New York was the 80-84 years with a population of 46,501 (1.94%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Queens borough population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Queens borough is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Queens borough total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Queens borough Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Queens, New York Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Queens borough - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Queens borough population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Queens borough. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Queens borough population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Queens borough population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Queens borough is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Queens borough is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Queens borough Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Queens, New York Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Queens, New York population pyramid, which represents the Queens borough population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Queens, New York, is 25.4.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Queens, New York, is 24.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Queens, New York is 49.4.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Queens, New York is 4.2.

Queens borough population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Queens borough population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Queens borough for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Queens borough for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Queens borough for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Queens borough Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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