Categories in Jamaica, Queens

AircraftAuto Body Parts SupplierAuto Bodywork MechanicAuto BrokerAuto Dent Removal ServiceAuto Electrical ServiceAuto glassAuto MarketAuto paintingAuto Parts StoreAuto Radiator Repair ServiceAuto Tune Up ServiceAuto UpholstererBody repairBrake ShopCar Accessories StoreCar Battery StoreCar Detailing ServiceCar Inspection StationCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar Stereo StoreCar WashFord DealerGas StationMechanicMuffler ShopNew car dealersNissan DealerOil Change ServicePaint and BodyworkParking lots and garagesTire repair shopTire ShopTrailer Supply StoreTransmission shopTransmission ShopTruck Repair ShopTrucks and trailer rentalTrucks and trailersUsed Auto Parts StoreUsed car dealersUsed Tire ShopUsed Truck DealerWheel Alignment ServiceWheel StoreAlcoholic Beverage WholesalerApparel Manufacturer and Wholesaler
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Industries

Business Distribution by Industry in Jamaica, Queens

Industry DescriptionNumber of EstablishmentsAverage Age of Business
Health and medical3,01128 years
Restaurants1,56524 years
Real estate1,09627 years
Religion92137 years
Shopping91026 years
Construction of buildings90024 years
Beauty salons70122 years
Car repair69927 years
Shopping other64226 years
Freight forwarding63528 years
Hairdressers63124 years
Corporate management62524 years
Physicians and surgeons60332 years
Lawyers legal57627 years
Clothing stores52825 years
Grocery stores and supermarkets51024 years
Electronics stores47723 years
Social work45628 years
Freight/commercial transport44526 years
Dentists43932 years
Education41429 years

Jamaica, Queens Facts

Area5.4 mi²
Population137,945
Male Population64,225 (46.6%)
Female Population73,720 (53.4%)
Population change (1975 to 2020)+5.6%
Population change (2000 to 2020)-1.0%
Median Age34.8 years (Male: 32.2, Female: 37.2)
GDP per capita (PPP)$80,842 (2022)
Area Codes212, 347, 516, 646
NeighborhoodsJamaica, Southeastern Queens, Queens, Queens Village, Springfield Gardens
Local Time
TimezoneEastern Daylight Time
Lat & Lng40.69149, -73.80569
Zip Codes1140511424114301143111432More

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Jamaica, Queens Population

Years 1975 to 2030

Data197519902000201520202025*2030*
Population130,593142,809139,289137,289137,945138,371142,838
Population Density24,267.9 / mi²26,538 / mi²25,883.9 / mi²25,512.3 / mi²25,634.2 / mi²25,713.3 / mi²26,543.4 / mi²
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Jamaica, Queens Population change from 2000 to 2020

Decrease of 1% from year 2000 to 2020

LocationChange since 1975Change since 1990Change since 2000
Jamaica, Queens+5.6%-3.4%-1%
New York
United States
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Jamaica, Queens Median Age

Median Age: 34.8 years

LocationMedian AgeMedian Age (Female)Median Age (Male)
Jamaica, Queens34.8 yrs37.2 yrs32.2 yrs
New York38.1 yrs39.6 yrs36.6 yrs
United States37.4 yrs38.7 yrs36.1 yrs
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)

Jamaica, Queens Population Density

Population Density: 25,634 / mi²

LocationPopulationAreaDensity
Jamaica, Queens137,9455.38 sq mi25,634 / mi²
New York19.4 million54,555 sq mi355 / mi²
United States321.6 million3,796,740.8 sq mi84.7 / mi²
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Jamaica, Queens Historical and Projected Population

Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100

Sources:
  1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
  2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
  3. [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.

Zip Codes

Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Jamaica, Queens

Price Distribution

Business distribution by price for Jamaica, Queens

Human Development Index (HDI)

Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.

Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4

Jamaica, Queens Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)

Data19901995200020052010201520202022
GDP per capita$53,168$56,525$60,915$65,650$64,437$69,789$78,271$80,842
Total GDP$29.8B$33.2B$37.2B$40.1B$39.4B$42.9B$48.6B$50.3B
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x

Jamaica, Queens CO2 Emissions

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year

LocationCO2 EmissionsCO2 Emissions Per CapitaCO2 Emissions Intensity
Jamaica, Queens1,719,776 tn12.47 tn319,583.9 tons/mi²
New York334,299,374 tn17.25 tn6,127.8 tons/mi²
United States5,664,619,810 tn17.62 tn1,492 tons/mi²
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Jamaica, Queens CO2 Emissions
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year)1,719,776 tn
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita12.47 tn
2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year)319,583.9 tons/mi²

Natural Hazards Risk

Relative risk out of 10

HazardRisk Level
FloodMedium (4)
EarthquakeLow (2)
CycloneHigh (8)

* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.

Sources:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

DateTimeMagnitudeDistanceDepthLocationLink
1/9/928:50 AM3.158.2 km7,900 mNew Jerseyusgs.gov
10/28/918:58 PM346.2 km10,000 mNew Yorkusgs.gov
10/19/8510:07 AM3.632.1 km6,000 mNew Yorkusgs.gov
2/26/837:59 PM396.6 km7,000 mNew Yorkusgs.gov
3/10/794:49 AM3.159.1 km3,000 mNew Jerseyusgs.gov
1/30/794:30 PM3.556.6 km5,000 mNew Jerseyusgs.gov
4/13/763:39 PM3.122.5 km0 mGreater New York area, New Jerseyusgs.gov
6/7/747:45 PM3.398.3 km2,000 mNew Yorkusgs.gov
3/23/577:02 PM3.884.7 km10,000 mNew Jerseyusgs.gov
9/1/9511:09 AM4.159 kmNew Jerseyusgs.gov

Jamaica, Queens

is a middle-class neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. The neighborhood is part of Queens Community Board 12, which also includes Hollis, St. Albans, Springfield Gardens, Baisley Pond Park, Rochdale Village, and South Jamaica. Jamai..

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