Queens County, county in New York, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,225,821 inhabitants.
There are 1 city/town in Queens County, NY. The largest city of Queens County is Queens with a population of 2,339,150.
Queens County, one of the five boroughs of New York City, is the largest and most diverse county in the city. With a population of over 2.3 million, Queens contains a unique mix of urban, suburban, and even somewhat rural communities. This county on Long Island has several major population centers, each with its own distinct character and identity.
The anchor of Queens is the borough's largest neighborhood and New York's second largest central business district - Long Island City. This waterfront community blends shiny modern high-rises with converted warehouses and industrial buildings. Long Island City is home to the tallest skyscraper in New York outside of Manhattan.
Just east lies the massive residential area of Flushing. This heavily immigrant neighborhood is a bustling Chinatown with Chinese, Korean, and Indian influences throughout. Flushing contains large shopping areas, apartment blocks, and the Citi Field baseball stadium.
South Jamaica, centered around the AirTrain station, forms the transportation hub of the borough. This predominantly African American area has affordable housing and commercial strips along major avenues. Further south, Rockaway Beach sits on the Atlantic Ocean shoreline and has a laidback surf community vibe.
Queens contains many more distinct neighborhoods, each adding to the diversity and vibrancy of New York's largest borough. The county stretches from hipster havens like Astoria to working-class areas in the south, showcasing a wide range of lifestyles and cultures.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Queens County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Queens | The most populous borough of New York City. | 2,339,150 |