Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

253,104

4.31% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.897% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.3%

2.24% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$63,566

9.46% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$712,200

4.67% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

110,385

2.74% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY had a population of 253k people with a median age of 45 and a median household income of $63,566. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY grew from 242,650 to 253,104, a 4.31% increase and its median household income grew from $58,070 to $63,566, a 9.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (53.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (25.3%), Other (Hispanic) (10%), White (Hispanic) (4.54%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.72%).

70.6% of the households in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

73.6% of the residents in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in NYC-Queens Community District 7--Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY are Lincoln Technical Institute-Whitestone (257 degrees awarded in 2021), Long Island Business Institute (256 degrees), and New York Medical Career Training Center (457800) (226 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY was $712,200, and the homeownership rate was 47.8%.

Most people in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 41 minutes. The average car ownership in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY was 1 car per household.

Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY borders North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, Co-op City, Pelham Bay & Schuylerville PUMA, NY, Castle Hill, Clason Point & Parkchester PUMA, NY, Hunts Point, Longwood & Melrose PUMA, NY, Jackson Heights & North Corona PUMA, NY, Bayside, Douglaston & Little Neck PUMA, NY, Briarwood, Fresh Meadows & Hillcrest PUMA, NY, and Elmhurst & South Corona PUMA, NY.

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United States New York

Population & Diversity

Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY is home to a population of 253k people, from which 73.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 56.2% of Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (142k people).

In 2021, there were 2.1 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (134k people) in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 64k White (Non-Hispanic) and 25.4k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (85,884 households), Spanish (35,435 households), and Korean (16,895 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

131,743

Women

52.1%

121,341

Men

47.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 253,084 inhabitants, with 47.9% men, and 52.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

73.6%

2021 Citizenship

72.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 73.6% of Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY was 72.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
134k ± 4.57k
White (Non-Hispanic)
64k ± 2.97k
Other (Hispanic)
25.4k ± 2.9k

17.9%

Hispanic Population

45.2k people

17.9% of the people in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY are hispanic (45.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
66,878 ± 5,446 people
Korea
14,130 ± 2,836 people
Hong Kong
5,055 ± 1,728 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY was China, the natal country of 66,878 Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY residents, followed by Korea with 14,130 and Hong Kong with 5,055.

Foreign-Born Population

56.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

142k people

56.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

137k people

As of 2021, 56.2% of Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY residents (142k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY was 56.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
85,884 households (35.9%)
Spanish
35,435 households (14.8%)
Korean
16,895 households (7.07%)

70.6% of the households in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 35.9% of the households in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY reported speaking Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,625 ± 310
Gulf War (2001-)
1,035 ± 353
Korea
721 ± 203

Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY employs 110k people. The largest industries in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY are Restaurants & Food Services (10,743 people), Construction (7,735 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (6,213 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($133,473), Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($126,101), and Other professional, scientific & technical services ($122,305).

Males in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.1 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,234. The income inequality in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,659

Women

48.1%

55,786

Men

51.9%

The workforce of Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY in 2020 was 107,445 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

110k

2021 Value

2.74%

1 Year growth

± 2.74%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 2.74%, from 107k employees to 110k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY, are Manicurists and pedicurists (3,091 people), Construction laborers (2,839 people), and Cashiers (2,809 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

110k

2021 Value

2.74%

1 Year growth

± 2.74%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 2.74%, from 107k employees to 110k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY, are Restaurants & Food Services (10,743 people), Construction (7,735 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (6,213 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,510

Median earning men ± $2,115

$34,223

Median earning women ± $1,838

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($81,667), Information ($76,349), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,015).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,307), Construction ($58,738), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,594).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY awarded 962 degrees. The student population of Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 841 male students and 1,079 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY are Asian (403 and 42.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (257 and 27%), Black or African American (199 and 20.9%), and White (56 and 5.89%).

The largest universities in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Lincoln Technical Institute-Whitestone (257 and 26.7%), Long Island Business Institute (256 and 26.6%), and New York Medical Career Training Center (457800) (226 and 23.5%).

The most popular majors in NYC-Queens Community District 7--Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY are Automobile Mechanics Technology (229 and 23.8%), Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (157 and 16.3%), and Business, Office Automation, Technology, & Data Entry (100 and 10.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 74.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,920 (43.8% men and 56.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,920 students enrolled in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY, 43.8% men and 56.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 658 records, of which 72.2% were women and 27.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Automobile Mechanics Technology
229 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
96 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
71 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in NYC-Queens Community District 7--Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 229 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in NYC-Queens Community District 7--Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lincoln Technical Institute-Whitestone
257 degrees awarded
Long Island Business Institute
256 degrees awarded
New York Medical Career Training Center (457800)
226 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lincoln Technical Institute-Whitestone with 257 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 317 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY, which is 0.491 times less than the 645 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 403 degrees mean that there were 1.57 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 257 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($8,866) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 3.68% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 5.2% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (57.4k), Bachelors Degree (35.7k), and Secondary Education (32.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY was $712,200 in 2021, which is 2.91 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $680,400 to $712,200, a 4.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY is 47.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 41 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY is $63,566. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$712,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$19,979

$43,273

Median Property Taxes

±$1,720

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

47.8%

Homeownership

2021

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 47.8% of the housing units in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,566

Median Household Income

± $2,733

90.5k

Number of Households

± 2,813

In 2021, the median household income of the 90.5k households in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY grew to $63,566 from the previous year's value of $58,070.

The following chart displays the households in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY

0.459

2020 Wage GINI in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.214% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (36.4%)
Public Transit (33.9%)
Carpooled (11.2%)

In 2021, 36.4% of workers in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (33.9%) and those who carpooled to work (11.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

41 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (41 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 8.08% of the workforce in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY (35.7k out of 250k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY is Asian, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.7% of the population of Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 37% on employee plans, 25.6% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 0.264% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

37%

Employer Coverage

25.6%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

0.264%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY declined by 6.49% from 12.1% to 11.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.