Statistic Jackson Heights New York New York
Population 63,293 8,379,552 19,453,561
Population density (sq mi) 80,668 27,889 413
Median age 42.8 36.9 38.2
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 0.9:1 0.9:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 47% 52%
Families w/ Kids under 18 41% 41% 43%
Speak English n/a 52% 70%
Speak Spanish n/a 24% 15%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Jackson Heights is 189% higher than New York
  • The median age in Jackson Heights is 16% higher than New York
  • In Jackson Heights 49.46% of the population is White
  • In Jackson Heights 2.55% of the population is Black
  • In Jackson Heights 22.05% of the population is Asian

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      Jackson Heights racial demographics

      Race Jackson Heights New York New York
      White 49.46% 41.33% 64.31%
      Black 2.55% 23.82% 15.60%
      Asian 22.05% 14.29% 8.12%
      American Indian 0.32% 0.44% 0.38%
      Native Hawaiian 0.29% 0.06% 0.04%
      Mixed race 8.54% 5.63% 2.93%
      Other race 16.80% 14.43% 8.62%
      In Jackson Heights, 28.9% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Jackson Heights, New York, NY demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).