Queens County, NY — Income & Poverty

Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$84,961

Per Capita Income

$41,160

Poverty Rate

12.3%

SNAP Recipients

14.7%

Gini Index

0.465

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Under $25K

14.4%

$25K–$50K

15.4%

$50K–$75K

14.8%

$75K–$100K

12.5%

$100K–$150K

18.3%

$150K–$200K

11.0%

$200K+

13.7%

The median household income in Queens County, NY is $84,961 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $41,160. 12.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.465 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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