New York, NY Demographics
A map of New York's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,719,856 | 30.9% |
Hispanic | 2,490,350 | 28.3% |
Black | 1,776,891 | 20.2% |
Asian | 1,373,502 | 15.6% |
Multiracial | 299,959 | 3.4% |
Native American/Other | 143,632 | 1.6% |
New York, New York had a population of 8,804,190 in 2020. It was 30.9% White, 20.2% Black, 15.6% Asian, 28.3% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of New York, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,293 places in New York, New York is the most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
New York's White Population
2,719,856 residents of New York identify as White, or 30.9%. This makes the White share of the population of New York considerably less than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, New York is ranked #1259 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
New York is more White than neighboring Jersey City (23.8% White), Union City (10% White), West New York (12.6% White), and Guttenberg (20.2% White). New York is less White than neighboring Hoboken (67.3% White).
New York's Black Population
1,776,891 residents of New York identify as Black, or 20.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of New York slightly larger than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, New York is ranked #41 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
New York is more Black than neighboring Hoboken (3.5% Black), Jersey City (18.5% Black), Union City (2% Black), West New York (2.3% Black), and Guttenberg (2.9% Black).
New York's Asian Population
1,373,502 residents of New York identify as Asian, or 15.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of New York slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, New York is ranked #59 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
New York is more Asian than neighboring Hoboken (10.8% Asian), Union City (3.5% Asian), West New York (7.1% Asian), and Guttenberg (8.9% Asian). New York is less Asian than neighboring Jersey City (27.8% Asian).
New York's Hispanic Population
2,490,350 residents of New York identify as Hispanic, or 28.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of New York slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, New York is ranked #69 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
New York is more Hispanic than neighboring Hoboken (14.1% Hispanic), and Jersey City (24.9% Hispanic). New York is less Hispanic than neighboring Union City (82.4% Hispanic), West New York (75.8% Hispanic), and Guttenberg (65.5% Hispanic).
New York's Native American/Other Population
143,632 residents of New York identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of New York roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, New York is ranked #79 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
New York is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hoboken (0.9% Native American/Other), Union City (1% Native American/Other), West New York (1% Native American/Other), and Guttenberg (1.1% Native American/Other). New York is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jersey City (1.7% Native American/Other).
New York's Multiracial Population
299,959 residents of New York identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of New York roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, New York is ranked #623 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
New York is more Multiracial than neighboring Jersey City (3.2% Multiracial), Union City (1.1% Multiracial), West New York (1.3% Multiracial), and Guttenberg (1.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.