The tables present information on the changes in New York’s total population from 1800 to 2000, as well as the population changes in five districts within the city during the same period.
Overall, there was a significant leap in the total population of New York City between 1800 and 2000. While the population of Manhattan constituted a considerable proportion of New York’s total population in 1800 and 1900, other districts accounted for the larger share in 2000.
Concerning New York City, its total population stood at 79,216 residents and then experienced a sharp surge in 1900, reaching a total of 3,437,202 people. After a period of rapid growth, the figure continued to display a strong growth trajectory, peaking at 8,009,185 residents in 2000.
In 1800, Manhattan had 60,515 city dwellers, equivalent to 76% of New York’s total population. The next century witnessed a marked increase in Manhattan’s population, with over 1.8 million people accounting for 54% of the total population. However, a significant drop was observed in 2000 when Manhattan’s population dipped to slightly over 1.5 million, making up only 19% of the total.
By contrast, the number of residents living in other districts was significantly lower than that living in Manhattan, starting at only 18,701 individuals and accounting for 24% of the whole. In 1900, the figure for other districts’ population leapt to over 1.5 million, constituting 46%. A dramatic surge was recorded in 2000, when the number reached over 6.4 million, making 81% of the total population.