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New York
Population, Area, and Density
The population of New York is 19,746,227 people based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 estimate. New York is ranked number 4 out of 56 U.S. States and Territories in terms of highest population. This is 242.6% above the national average of 5,763,868 people.
The total area in New York is 54,555.1 square miles. There state is 86.4% land and 13.6% water. The population density in New York is 419.0 people per square mile (12th out of 56).
Population Density Calculation
Population Density = Total Population ÷ Total Land AreaPopulation Density = 19,746,227 people ÷ 47,126.5 sq mi
Population Density = 419.0 people per sq mile
Population
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,746,227 (4th out of 56) | 19,378,102 (3rd out of 56) | 18,976,457 (3rd out of 56) |
| National Average | 5,763,868 | 5,586,545 | 5,100,365 |
| Difference | 242.6% above avg | 246.9% above avg | 272.1% above avg |
Area
| Miles2 | Kilometers2 | Acres | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 54,555.1 mi2 | 141,297 km2 | 34,915,195 acres | (27th out of 56) |
| Land Area | 47,126.5 mi2 | 122,057 km2 | 30,160,895 acres | (86.4%) |
| Water Area | 7,428.6 mi2 | 19,240 km2 | 4,754,300 acres | (13.6%) |
| National Average | 4,821.4 mi2 | 12,487 km2 | 3,085,666 acres |
Population Density
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (people per sq mi) | 419.0 (12th out of 56) | 411.2 (12th out of 56) | 402.7 (11th out of 56) |
| Average (people per sq mi) | 434.9 | 415.6 | 398.2 |
| Difference | 3.6% below avg | 1.1% below avg | 1.1% above avg |