The first table provides variations in the total population of New York City over two centuries: between 1800 and 2000. The Second and third tables illustrate changes in society of the five distinct cities – Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island- over the same period.
Overall, although New York city had the most crowded city in the 1800, it experienced a significant rise in population density during two centuries, representing its popularity among dwellers. Besides, the population of four districts of the city increased drastically over the same period.
In 1800, the population of New York city was 79.800, representing the highest density and interest of it. In comparison the population of Manhattan, accounted for 60,515 which recorded the second most populated city in the same year. By 2000, the population of New York city soared to 8,009,185, indicating the constant crowded city, whereas the population of Manhattan reached 1,538,096 which became the most deserted city.
According to the four districts of the city, the total percentage of population was 24% in 1800, while these cities experienced over roughly twice the total percentage of population 46% in 1900. Following 2000, a rapid growth (81%) happened for these cities, representing sprawl and crowded.