The first table illustrates alterations in the size of population in New York City over a period of 200 years. The second and third tables reveal the data of how population have changed in five communes of the city from 1800 to 2000.
Overall, the whole population of New York City rose rapidly between 1800 and 2000. While Manhattan’s population fluctuated, the population and the ratio of total population of other districts swiftly increased.
At the outset, the total population of New York City dramatically escalated from 79,000 to roughly 3.5 million between 1800 and 1900. Over the next century, the city witnessed a substantial rise by more or less 4.5 million, making New York City into a metropolis with more than 8 million citizens.
Regarding districts, Manhattan was the most populated region in 1800, which made up just over three-quarters of the total population. Despite the fact that its population suddenly climbed by 1900 by 300 times, the city experienced a moderate decline in 2000, by which the city featured only 19% of the total population. Similarly, other districts saw sharp growth from 1800 to 1900, but it was constant and ended up by an overwhelming 6.5 million of citizens, including 81% total population.