NYC Gazette

Of the 2,393,104 citizens living in Queens County in 2021, 92.4% said they were only one race, while 7.6% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Queens County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 33.6% or 804,251 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 25.8% and totaled 616,702 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Queens County is 1.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 6%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Queens County.

	Estimated Total
White	804,251
Asian	616,702
African American	426,028
Some Other Race	350,303
Multiracial	181,461
American Indian or Alaska Native	13,210
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1,149

Source: US Census Bureau