The tables illustrate changes in New York City’s population (1800-2000), breaking down figures for Manhattan and other districts (Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island).
Overall, New York City’s population grew significantly, from 79000 in 1800 to 8000000 in 2000. There was a notable shift in population distribution, with Manhattan gradually losing its dominant position.
At the start of the period, New York’s population stood at just under 80,000, with Manhattan being the dominant district, housing 76% of all inhabitants. By 1900, the total figure had skyrocketed to approximately 3.4 million. Although the population of Manhattan itself has grown to 1.85 million people, its share in the total population has significantly decreased to 54%, indicating the beginning of a wider settlement.
The trend of relative decline in Manhattan continued over the next century. By 2000, the city’s population had more than doubled to 8 million people, but Manhattan’s share had plummeted to just 19%. On the contrary, the combined population of the remaining four districts increased significantly, amounting to 81% of the total by the end of the reporting period and exceeding 6.4 million inhabitants.