Categories in Jackson Heights, Queens
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Jackson Heights, Queens
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 909 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 738 | 22 years |
| Real estate | 308 | 25 years |
| Dentists | 276 | 24 years |
| Electronics stores | 251 | 25 years |
| Shopping | 245 | 24 years |
| Lawyers legal | 225 | 26 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 209 | 29 years |
| Clothing stores | 183 | 23 years |
| Beauty salons | 180 | 21 years |
| Corporate management | 173 | 22 years |
| Shopping other | 169 | 25 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 168 | 28 years |
| Travel agencies | 163 | 27 years |
| Accountants | 143 | 24 years |
| Hairdressers | 136 | 23 years |
| Finance other | 116 | 52 years |
Jackson Heights, Queens Facts
| Area | 0.7 mi² |
| Population | 62,010 |
| Male Population | 31,059 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 30,951 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -6.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -11.9% |
| Median Age | 38.4 years (Male: 37.3, Female: 39.7) |
| Area Codes | 347, 718, 917 |
| Neighborhoods | Jackson Heights, Northwestern Queens, Queens, Elmhurst, 10038820 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.75566, -73.88541 |
| Zip Codes | 11372 |
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Jackson Heights, Queens Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,022 | 72,210 | 70,424 | 69,412 | 62,010 | 62,308 | 64,273 |
| Population Density | 91,198 / mi² | 99,745.7 / mi² | 97,278.6 / mi² | 95,880.7 / mi² | 85,656.1 / mi² | 86,067.8 / mi² | 88,782.1 / mi² |
Jackson Heights, Queens Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 11.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Heights, Queens | -6.1% | -14.1% | -11.9% |
| New York | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Jackson Heights, Queens Median Age
Median Age: 38.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Heights, Queens | 38.4 yrs | 39.7 yrs | 37.3 yrs |
| New York | 38.1 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 36.6 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Jackson Heights, Queens Population Density
Population Density: 85,656 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Heights, Queens | 62,010 | 0.724 sq mi | 85,656 / mi² |
| New York | 19.4 million | 54,555 sq mi | 355 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Jackson Heights, Queens Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Jackson Heights, Queens
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Jackson Heights, Queens
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Jackson Heights, Queens CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Heights, Queens | 658,361 tn | 10.62 tn | 909,412.2 tons/mi² |
| New York | 334,299,374 tn | 17.25 tn | 6,127.8 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 658,361 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 909,412.2 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/92 | 8:50 AM | 3.1 | 58.2 km | 7,900 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/91 | 8:58 PM | 3 | 43.5 km | 10,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/85 | 10:07 AM | 3.6 | 25.3 km | 6,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/83 | 7:59 PM | 3 | 90.7 km | 7,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 3/10/79 | 4:49 AM | 3.1 | 52.4 km | 3,000 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/79 | 4:30 PM | 3.5 | 58 km | 5,000 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/76 | 3:39 PM | 3.1 | 13.2 km | 0 m | Greater New York area, New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 6/7/74 | 7:45 PM | 3.3 | 90.7 km | 2,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/57 | 7:02 PM | 3.8 | 79.2 km | 10,000 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/95 | 11:09 AM | 4.1 | 51.9 km | — | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
Jackson Heights, Queens
Jackson Heights is a neighborhood in the northwestern portion of the New York City borough of Queens. The neighborhood is part of Queens Community Board 3. The main ZIP code of Jackson Heights is 11372. According to the 2010 United States census, the..
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