Queens County
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- Population
- 2,323,052
- Area
- 108.72 sq mi (281.59 km²), 72.76 sq mi water
- Median age
- 40.7
- Households
- 841,003
- Persons per household
- 2.7
- Median household income
- $86,136
- Median house value
- $723,800
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Queens County
An independent city — coextensive with this county-equivalent, so it is governed as a city and reported as a county.
Local News
Gothamist
Published 1 hour agoOctober is spooky season at the movies in New York City
Jamie Lee Curtis in "Halloween" Horror fans, get ready to be horrified. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 30At the Museum at FIT, an argument for dolls as the ultimate fashion influencers
Left: BROKEN DOLLS Love, Courtney x Nasty Gal, pale blue satin baby doll dress, 2016, museum purchase. Right: INTRODUCTION Model Toys/Flair Toys, “Daisy” doll, 1970s, wearing "Meadowsweet" dress by Mary Quant, private collection. There’s a lot to think about in the doll-verse. […
Review: Carly Rae Jepsen’s new album finds fulfillment on the dance floor
Whether you only know Carly Rae Jepsen from her 2011 smash hit “Call Me Maybe” or are well-versed in her vast catalog, one thing is certain: she knows the ins and outs of pop music. In her new record “Day and Night,” Jepsen blends sophistication with modern dance music to create…
How this Tandon student brought mariachi culture to NYU
When Mexican American student Diego Quintanilla moved from Texas to New York City for college, he encountered a wave of homesickness for his culture. At home, mariachi music was a central part of his life — he has been playing in mariachis since he was six years old, all…
Gothamist
Published September 29Immanuel Wilkins is upholding NYC's jazz history. He's also dreaming up its future.
mmanuel Wilkins performs during Jazz Middelheim Festival 2026 on May 24, 2026 in Antwerp, Belgium. The saxophonist performs this week at the Village Vanguard. [ more › ]