Queens County (Queens)
Queens County, known simply as Queens, is a vibrant tapestry of diverse cultures and communities, under the leadership of Borough President Donovan Richards. As the largest in area and second-largest in population among the New York City boroughs, Queens is renowned for its rich multiculturalism. Home to residents from over 100 countries, speaking over 160 languages, it's a melting pot of global cultures, cuisines, and traditions. The borough's cultural diversity is celebrated in institutions like the Queens Museum and the Museum of the Moving Image.
Queens hosts significant events such as the Flushing Lunar New Year Parade, celebrating Asian heritage, and the Queens International Night Market, showcasing global cuisines and cultures. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, host of the US Open, is a notable sports landmark.
Queens County (NY) Statistics
| Number of cities/towns/villages | 1 |
|---|---|
| Population | 2,405,000 people |
| Area | 108 sq mi |
| Density | 22,269 /sq mi |
| Altitude | 60 ft |
| GDP | $168 billion |
| Median Household Income | $74,200 |
| Poverty rate | 12% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher) | 32% |
| Crime rate | 2,343 per 100,000 people |
Environmental risk in Queens County, NY
| Overall risk | Relatively High |
|---|---|
| Expected Annual Loss | Relatively High |
| Social Vulnerability | Relatively High |
| Community Resilience | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche Risk | Not Applicable |
| Coastal Flooding Risk | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave Risk | No Rating |
| Drought Risk | Very Low |
| Earthquake Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail Risk | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave Risk | Very High |
| Hurricane Risk | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm Risk | Relatively High |
| Landslide Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Riverine Flooding Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind Risk | Very High |
| Tornado Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami Risk | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity Risk | Not Applicable |
| Wildfire Risk | Very Low |
| Winter Weather Risk | Relatively High |
Queens County administration contact details
| Queens County administration contact details | Not available |
|---|---|
| Address | 120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424 |
| County seat | Kew Gardens |
| Phone number | (718) 286-3000 |
| Official website | queensbp.org |
| County Clerk | Audrey Pheffer |
| County Commissioner | Melinda Katz |
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QUEENS
Queens is a Borough in Queens county with +1 000 000 inhabitants.