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Dive into each indicator for New York.

Total Population Population Growth Births Deaths Age Distribution Households Population Density Race and Ethnicity Population Projections

19.9 M

Total population

4th in the U.S.

163 /km²

Density

7th in the U.S.

39.8 years

Median age

51.4%

Female

48.6%

Male

7.6 M

Households

87.9%

Urban population

20.0%

Under 18

18.0%

65 and older

80.5 years

Life expectancy

3rd in the U.S.

New York–Newark (19.5 M)

Largest metro

-0.3%/yr

Growth

2020–2024

53.0%

White (non-Hispanic)

19.8%

Hispanic or Latino

≈ 3.9 M

14.3%

Black or African American

9.5%

Asian

3rd in the U.S.

2.0%

Two or more races

0.3%

Native American

0.1%

Pacific Islander

≈ 5.0%

Puerto Rican origin

Largest Hispanic subgroup

≈ 4.0%

Dominican origin

≈ 2.0%

Mexican origin

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Population

1850–2024

19.87 M▲ 541%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1850–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

1970–2023

19.8%▲ 183%

Share of residents of Hispanic or Latino origin.

Black or African American share

1900–2023

14.3%▲ 921%

Share of residents identifying as Black or African American.

Life expectancy at birth

1990–2023

80.5 yrs▲ 8%

CDC/NCHS life expectancy at birth.

Data table

Total population	19.9 M	4th in the U.S.
Density	163 /km²	7th in the U.S.
Median age	39.8 years
Female	51.4%
Male	48.6%
Households	7.6 M
Urban population	87.9%
Under 18	20.0%
65 and older	18.0%
Life expectancy	80.5 years	3rd in the U.S.
Largest metro	New York–Newark (19.5 M)
Growth	-0.3%/yr	2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)	53.0%
Hispanic or Latino	19.8%	≈ 3.9 M
Black or African American	14.3%
Asian	9.5%	3rd in the U.S.
Two or more races	2.0%
Native American	0.3%
Pacific Islander	0.1%
Puerto Rican origin	≈ 5.0%	Largest Hispanic subgroup
Dominican origin	≈ 4.0%
Mexican origin	≈ 2.0%

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