Queens County, New York
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| Name | Queens County |
| Settlement type | Borough of New York City |
| Coordinates | 40, 42, 15, N... |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | New York |
| Subdivision type2 | City |
| Subdivision name2 | New York City |
| Established title | County creation |
| Established date | 1683 |
| Established title2 | Consolidated |
| Established date2 | 1898 |
| Seat type | County seat |
| Seat | Kew Gardens |
| Government type | Borough |
| Leader title | Borough President |
| Leader name | Donovan Richards |
| Leader title1 | District Attorney |
| Leader name1 | Melinda Katz |
| Area total sq mi | 178.28 |
| Area land sq mi | 108.53 |
| Area water sq mi | 69.75 |
| Population total | 2,405,464 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population density sq mi | auto |
| Timezone | EST |
| Utc offset | -5 |
| Timezone DST | EDT |
| Utc offset DST | -4 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Codes |
| Postal code | 110--, 111--, 113--, 114--, 116-- |
| Area code | 718, 347, 929, and 917 |
| Blank name sec1 | GDP |
| Blank info sec1 | US$103.3 billion (2022) |
| Website | https://www.queensbp.org/ |
Queens County, New York is the easternmost and largest in area of the five boroughs of New York City. It is coextensive with Queens County, the most ethnically diverse urban area in the world, and is situated on the western portion of Long Island, adjacent to the borough of Brooklyn and Nassau County. Major landmarks include John F. Kennedy International Airport, Citi Field, and Flushing Meadows–Corona Park.
History
The area was originally inhabited by the Lenape people before becoming part of the New Netherland colony. Established in 1683 as one of the original counties of the Province of New York, it was named for Catherine of Braganza, queen consort of Charles II of England. For much of its history, it consisted of small towns and farmland, with pivotal events like the Battle of Long Island occurring within its borders during the American Revolutionary War. The 19th century saw growth spurred by the construction of the Long Island Rail Road and the New York and Flushing Railroad. Its modern character was defined by the consolidation of New York City in 1898, which transformed it into a borough, followed by rapid urbanization catalyzed by the completion of the Queensboro Bridge and subway extensions in the early 20th century. Post-1965 immigration laws fundamentally reshaped its demographic landscape.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 178 square miles, with significant water bodies including the Long Island Sound, the East River, and Jamaica Bay. Its topography ranges from the terminal moraine of the Wisconsin glaciation along the Long Island Expressway to the flat coastal plains of the Rockaway Peninsula. Notable geographic features include the Gateway National Recreation Area, the Alley Pond Park, and the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. The borough contains over a dozen distinct neighborhoods from the dense urban grid of Long Island City to the suburban-style homes of Bayside.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States Census, Queens had a population exceeding 2.4 million, making it the second-most populous borough in New York City. It is renowned as the most ethnically diverse county in the United States, with no single racial or ethnic group constituting a majority. Large communities include significant populations of Asian, Hispanic, White, and Black residents. Key enclaves include Flushing (a major Chinese and Korean hub), Jackson Heights (known for its South Asian and Latin American communities), and Astoria (historically Greek). Over 47% of residents are foreign-born, speaking an estimated 138 languages.
Economy
Queens hosts a massive and diversified economic base, with a GDP comparable to major cities. Its economy is anchored by John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport, which form a critical national aviation hub alongside related industries like air cargo and logistics. Major corporate presences include JetBlue and the United States Tennis Association. The borough is a center for film and television production, with Kaufman Astoria Studios and Silvercup Studios located there. Other significant sectors include health care, with institutions like NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and Mount Sinai South Nassau, and a robust small business ecosystem concentrated in commercial corridors like Queens Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue.
Culture and contemporary life
Queens is a global cultural capital, home to institutions like the Museum of the Moving Image, the Queens Museum, and the Louis Armstrong House Museum. It is the birthplace of jazz legend Louis Armstrong and the site of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, which hosts the US Open. The annual US Open and the Queens Night Market are major events. Culinary scenes are world-renowned, from the diverse offerings in the Flushing Chinatown to the historic Steinway & Sons piano factory in Astoria. The borough's parks, including the expansive Flushing Meadows–Corona Park—site of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs—provide extensive recreational space.
Government and politics
The borough is governed within the framework of the New York City Charter, with executive leadership from the Borough President, currently Donovan Richards, and Queens County, New York City of Queens|Queens,
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