The population of New York is 8.6 million people. It is the largest city in the United States. Every 38th US citizen is a resident. The population of the city of New York is almost two times more than Los Angeles, which is in second place in the United States for this indicator. Chicago is located on the third. New York is a center of world importance in the fields of economics, entertainment, media, education, art, technology and scientific research.
Dynamics
The population of New York was first officially calculated in 1698. Then in the city lived 7681 people. In the 18th century, the population of New York grew at a fairly moderate pace. However, in the last ten years of the 19th century there has been a sharp demographic explosion. In the early 1800s, the population of New York was 80 thousand, in the end - 3.4 million. Rapid growth continued until the 1930s, but in the next 80 years it practically stopped. New York surpassed the 8 million bar in 2010. Slow population growth continues to this day. By 2040, the population is expected to reach 9 million. Moreover, the largest increase is expected in Brooklyn. According to the same forecasts, by 2040 it will become the largest district of the city.
Interesting Facts
- The first “white” settlement on the territory of modern New York was Fort Orange. It was founded in 1624.
- The state was originally a Dutch settlement. They ruled this territory for forty years. Then the state was called New Holland.
- The inauguration of the first US President George Washington was held in New York at Federal Hall.
New York: population, population (2016)
The last census was conducted in 2010. According to experts, the population of New York in 2016 is 8550405 people. This is 375.3 thousand more than in 2010. Then, 8.175 million people lived in New York. Thus, the population of the city over the past six years has increased by 4.6%. Brooklyn has expanded the most. Its population grew by 5.3%. Behind him comes the Bronx. The number of inhabitants of this region increased by 5.1%. The population of Queens and Manhattan has increased by 4.9% and 3.7%, respectively. The smallest population growth over this period was demonstrated by Staten Island. Its population increased by only 1.2%. It is expected that in 2040, 9 million people will live in the city. The largest increase is forecast in Brooklyn. Its population is expected to increase by 14%. If the forecasts are correct, then by 2040, 3 million people will live in Brooklyn. This means that he has a real chance of overtaking Queens.
New York State is the fourth largest population in the United States. In 2014, Florida overtook him. According to the 2015 year, 19.8 million people live in New York State. This is 2.1% more than in 2010, when the last census was conducted. The largest city in the state is New York. It is home to 43% of the total population. The second largest in the state is Buffalo. However, only 250 thousand people live in this city. This means that Buffalo is 33 times smaller than New York. The capital city of Albany is in third place. Its population is only 100 thousand people. The state is home to people belonging to 200 nationalities. The largest groups are Portuguese, Germans, Dutch, Russians, Swedes and Greeks. In Albany, the central and southern parts of the city are populated by Italians and Irish.
By area
New York is located on the world's largest harbors. It consists of five districts, each of which is a separate district. Together Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island were united only in 1898. It was in New York that the stream of immigrants to the United States has long rushed. Today, 800 languages are spoken here. The smallest in territory is Manhattan. On its territory is the famous Central Park and most of the skyscrapers. Manhattan's population density is nearly 28,000 people per square meter. It is the cultural, administrative and financial center of New York, and it is also here that the UN headquarters is located. The most populous area of the city is Brooklyn. It is known for its cultural, social and ethnic diversity. Brooklyn has a population of 2.6 million. The largest area in the territory is Queens. More than two million people live here. It is known for its baseball stadium and three airports. The smallest in terms of population is Staten Island. It is home to less than half a million people.
By race
If we consider the population of New York’s representatives in New York, then this is 44.6%. African-Americans account for 25.1% of the total population, and Asians - 11.8%. It was the latter that were the fastest growing group in the population. The number of “whites”, like African Americans, has been gradually falling over the past decade.
Language groups
New York is a city of expatriates. Therefore, it is not surprising that more than 800 languages are spoken here. The most common, of course, is English. It is native to 78.11% of the population. The second most common is Spanish. It is spoken by almost 15% of the population of New York. In third place is Chinese. However, only 1.84% of the population speak it. Less than a percent of state residents use French, Bengali, Cantonese, German, and other languages to communicate.