New York is a state in the Northeast region of the United States, known for the Adirondacks, Finger Lakes, and global city life. It has a population of 19,997,100, making it the 4th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Albany. New York has a financial capital with diverse economic sectors.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of New York includes 57.07% White, 14.73% Black or African American, 9.81% other race, 8.9% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (57.1%)
Black or African American (14.7%)
Other race (9.8%)
Two or more races (8.9%)
Asian (8.9%)
Native American (0.5%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,340,902 | 57.07% |
| Black or African American | 2,927,004 | 14.73% |
| Other race | 1,949,906 | 9.81% |
| Two or more races | 1,772,646 | 8.92% |
| Asian | 1,769,227 | 8.9% |
| Native American | 102,927 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9,671 | 0.05% |
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New York's average per capita income is $56,438. Household income levels show a median of $84,578. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $128,676 | $176,956 |
| Families | $105,060 | $148,673 |
| Households | $84,578 | $125,909 |
| Non Families | $52,516 | $82,811 |
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New York’s population changes show dramatic urban shifts, with Bronx County experiencing the steepest decline at 10.6% since 2020. The state’s largest borough, Kings County (Brooklyn), and Queens County have both lost nearly 8% of their populations. Meanwhile, some upstate counties are growing, with Orange County and Saratoga County increasing by 2.1% and 1.4% respectively. Rural counties show varied trends, with Washington County and Seneca County declining by more than 4%, while maintaining significantly lower population densities than the New York City region.
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