Demographics of New York

Demographics of New York
Population
New York population density map

As of 2006, New York was the third largest state in population after California and Texas,[26] with an estimated population of 19,541,453 as of July 1, 2009.[2] This represents an increase of 513,481, or 2.7%, since the last census in 2000.[27] It includes a natural increase since the last census of 803,680 people (that is 2,072,765 births minus 1,269,085 deaths) and a decrease due to net migration of 698,895 people out of the state.[27] Immigration from outside the United States resulted in a net increase of 876,969 people, and migration within the country produced a net loss of 1,575,864 people.[27]

In spite of the open land in the state, New York's population is very urban, with 92% of residents living in an urban area.[28]

New York is a slow growing state with a large rate of domestic migration to other states. In 2000 and 2005, more people moved from New York to Florida than from any one state to another.[29] However, New York state is one of the leading destinations for international immigration and thus has the second largest immigrant population in the country (after California) at 4.2 million as of 2008. Although Upstate New York receives considerable immigration, most of the state's immigrants settle in and around New York City, due to its more vibrant economy and cosmopolitan culture.

The center of population of New York is located in Orange County, in the town of Deerpark.[30] New York City and its eight suburban counties (excluding those in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Penns



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