Queens, Queens County, New York
Queens: Queens is a city in Queens County, New York
About
Queens is a city located in the county of Queens in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,234,935 and a population density of 4,848 people per km². After 5 years in 2015 city had an estimated population of 2,339,150 inhabitants.
The city was created 340 years ago in 1682.
Quick Facts about Queens
| Population : | 2,339,150 (2015) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Queens County |
| Postal code : | 110-- |
| Phone Area Codes : | 347, 718, 917 |
| Area : | 461 km2 |
| Named for : | Catherine of Braganza |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1683 (340 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 13:20:06 (5th February 2023) |
| Density : | 5,074 Pop. per km² as of 2015 |
| Population growth : | 4.46% (2010-2015) |
Geography
Queens is located at 40°40'53"N 73°50'11"W (40.6814900, -73.8365200). It has 3 neighbors: Manhattan, The Bronx and Brooklyn.
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- Official Website
Official website of Queens
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- Jamaica
- Long Island City
- Jackson Heights
- Cambria Heights
- Flushing
Demographics
The population of Queens increased by 4.46% in 5 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,234,935 | - | estimation process |
| 2011 | 2,257,837 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,275,889 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,296,175 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,339,150 | 1.84% | demographic balance |
Best Things to Do in Queens
1 New York Hall Of Science
47-01 111th St, Queens, NY 11368, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Queens Zoo
53-51 111th St, Queens, NY 11368, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Unisphere
Avenue of the Americas, Queens, NY 11354, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Queens County Farm Museum
73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Queens, NY 11004, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Queens Botanical Garden
43-50 Main St, Queens, NY 11355, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Queens
1 New York City Department of Education
28-11 Queens Plaza N, Queens, NY 11101, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 New York City Council
37-32 75th St, Queens, NY 11372 ➦ Show Map
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3 Family Welcome Center (NYCDOE Enrollment for Districts 25 and 26)
30-48 Linden Pl 2nd floor, Queens, NY 11354, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Queens Hospital WIC Program
79-18 164th St, Queens, NY 11432, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Queens (200)
People born in Queens, including rapper and record producer Large Professor, film producer Albert R. Broccoli, politician James Lent, .
List
- Spider-Man (Marvel Comics superhero)
- George J. Hochbrueckner (American politician) he was born in 20/09/1938
- John J. Morgan (American politician (1770-1849)) he was born in 01/01/1770
- Paulette Goddard (American actress) she was born in 03/06/1910
- Melanie Safka (American singer) she was born in 03/02/1947
- Stephen Jay Gould (American evolutionary biologist) he was born in 10/09/1941
- Peter Facinelli (American actor) he was born in 26/11/1973
- Debra Wilson (American actress) she was born in 26/04/1962
- Hank Azaria (American actor) he was born in 25/04/1964
- Allyson Schwartz (American politician) she was born in 03/10/1948
- Doron Lamb (American basketball player) he was born in 06/11/1991
- Dennis Tito (American businessman) he was born in 08/08/1940
- Jesse Eisenberg (American actor) he was born in 05/10/1983
- Ray Romano (American stand-up comedian) he was born in 21/12/1957
- Bernadette Peters (Actress, singer) she was born in 28/02/1948
- Elizabeth Perkins (American actress) she was born in 18/11/1960
- Patty Duke (American actress and health advocate (1946-2016)) she was born in 14/12/1946
- Mercedes Ruehl (American actress) she was born in 28/02/1948
Schools in Queens
College & universities near Queens, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197692 | Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah | Kew Gardens (NY) | 11418 |
| 189255 | Berkowits School of Electrolysis | Forest Hills (NY) | 11375-6820 |
| 415987 | Allen School-Jamaica | Jamaica (NY) | 11432 |
| 194499 | Plaza College | Forest Hills (NY) | 11375 |
| 190691 | CUNY York College | Jamaica (NY) | 11451 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Queens, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
Post offices near Queens
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ozone Park Post Office | Ozone Park (NY) | 11417 |
| South Richmond Hill Post Office | South Richmond Hill (NY) | 11419 |
| Station B Post Office | Howard Beach (NY) | 11414 |
| Richmond Hill Post Office | Richmond Hill (NY) | 11418 |
| South Ozone Park Post Office | South Ozone Park (NY) | 11420 |
Other cities in Queens County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Queens County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 216,866 | Neighborhood of Queens, New York City |
| Richmond Hill | 98,984 | Neighborhood of Queens, New York, USA |
| Hillside | 24,808 | Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York |
| Arverne | 14,120 | Neighborhood in Queens, New York City |
| Roxbury | 2,296 | Town in Delaware County, New York |
Distance to Other Cities
Queens distances to largest New York cities
- New York City
- Manhattan
- The Bronx
- Staten Island
- Buffalo
- Jamaica
- Babylon
- Yonkers
- East Flatbush
- Brooklyn
- Syracuse
- Richmond Hill
- Albany
- West Albany
- New Rochelle
- Mount Vernon
- Mount Vernon
- Schenectady
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