About New York Population of new york area

New York Boundary, Census, and Statehood History

New York was one of the 13 original States. Since relinquishing its claims to Vermont in 1791, it has had substantially its present boundaries. Census coverage excluded Vermont in 1790, and did not include the far western part of the State until 1800.

New York Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Yorkwas:

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  White: 63.66%
  
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  Black or African American: 15.66%
  
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  Other race: 8.66%
  
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  Asian: 8.42%
  
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  Two or more races: 3.15%
  
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  Native American: 0.41%
  
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  Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%