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STATS
The Lay of the Land
27.3% of New York City’s population and 11.7% of New York State’s population
40% of working residents commute to Manhattan
Our Cultures
Citizens from 130 countries, speaking 138 languages
47.5% of the population is foreign born 26.9% Asian, 28.2% Latino, 24.9%
White, 20.7% African American 22 official cultural and heritage events
Accessibility
Queens has 81 subway stations serviced by 13 different subway lines
114 bus routes in Queens County
Our Borough
Largest geographic borough in New York City
108.53 square miles
2.3 million people, the 2nd most populous borough
Would be 4th largest city in the U.S. if a separate city
91 distinct neighborhoods, the most of any borough
Our People
20% growth over three decades
Median Age 39
Male 48.5%, Female 51.5%
Median household income $69,320 32.2% of adults hold college degrees
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