The first table illustrates the record of populations in New York City between 1800 and 2000. The second and third tables depict the proportions of residents in five different districts of this city, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island, over the same timeframe.
Overall, there was an increasing trend in the total population of New York City. Specifically, Manhattan saw a decline in residents, whereas other districts witnessed a surge by the end of the period.
In 1800, New York City had a population of 79,216 residents. However, this number then soared to 3,437,202 in 1900, before reaching an impressive 8,009,185 in 2000.
Regarding Manhattan, 60,515 people lived in this district, accounting for 76% of the total city population. By 1900, its population had grown to 1,850,093, but its percentage had dropped to 54%. A century later, the Manhattan population slightly decreased to 1,538,096, making up 19% of New York City’s population.
The contrasting trend was evident in other districts. In 1800, they had only 18,701 residents, making up 24% of the total population. A century later, this number increased significantly to 1,587,109, or 46% of the total. By 2000, these districts surpassed Manhattan and reached 6,471,089, which constituted 81% of the city’s total population.