Demographics Manhattan

at 2010 census, there 1,585,873 people living in manhattan, increase of 3.2% since 2000. since 2010, manhattan s population estimated census bureau have increased 3.7% 1,644,518 of 2015, representing 19.3% of new york city s population , 8.3% of new york state s population. of 2000 census, population density of new york county 66,940 per square mile (25,846/km²), highest population density of county in united states. if 2012 census estimates accurate, population density approximated 70,518 people per square mile (27,227/km²). in 1910, @ height of european immigration new york, manhattan s population density reached peak of 101,548 people per square mile (39,208/km²).

according 2012 census estimates, 65.2% of population white, 18.4% black or african american, 1.2% american indian , alaska native, 12.0% asian, , 3.1% of 2 or more races. 25.8% of manhattan s population of hispanic or latino origin, of race. manhattan has second highest percentage of non-hispanic whites (48%) of new york city s boroughs, after staten island (64%).

in 2006, new york city department of city planning projected manhattan s population increase 289,000 people between 2000 , 2030, increase of 18.8% on period, second staten island, while rest of city projected grow 12.7% on same period. school-age population expected grow 4.4% 2030, in contrast small decline in city whole. elderly population forecast grow 57.9%, borough adding 108,000 persons ages 65 , over, compared 44.2% growth citywide. however, these 2006 projections may have become outdated, lower manhattan has been experiencing baby boom, above overall birth rate in manhattan, area south of canal street witnessing 1,086 births in 2010, 12% greater 2009 , on twice number born in 2001. financial district alone has witnessed growth in population approximately 43,000 of 2014, double 23,000 recorded @ 2000 census. southern tip of manhattan became fastest growing part of new york city between 1990 , 2014.

according 2009 american community survey, average household size 2.11, , average family size 3.21. approximately 59.4% of population on age of 25 have bachelor s degree or higher. approximately 27.0% of population foreign-born, , 61.7% of population on age of 5 speak english @ home. people of irish ancestry make 7.8% of population, while italian americans make 6.8% of population. german americans , russian americans make 7.2% , 6.2% of population respectively.

in 2000, 56.4% of people living in manhattan white, 17.39% black, 14.14% other races, 9.40% asian, 0.5% native american, , 0.07% pacific islander. 4.14% 2 or more races. 27.18% hispanic of race.

there 738,644 households. 25.2% married couples living together, 12.6% had female householder no husband present, , 59.1% non-families. 17.1% had children under age of 18 living them. 48% of households made of individuals , 10.9% had living alone 65 years of age or older. average household size 2 , average family size 2.99.

manhattan s population spread out 16.8% under age of 18, 10.2% 18 24, 38.3% 25 44, 22.6% 45 64, , 12.2% 65 years of age or older. median age 36 years. every 100 females, there 90.3 males. every 100 females age 18 , over, there 87.9 males.

manhattan 1 of highest-income places in united states population greater 1 million. of 2012, manhattan s cost of living highest in united states, borough contained country s profound level of income inequality. manhattan united states county highest per capita income, being sole county per capita income exceeded $100,000 in 2010. however, 2011–2015 census data of new york county, per capita income recorded in 2015 dollars $64,993, median household income @ $72,871, , poverty @ 17.6%.

in 2012, new york times reported income gap in manhattan, wider anywhere else in country, rivaled disparities in sub-saharan africa. ... wealthiest fifth of manhattanites made more 40 times lowest fifth reported, widening gap (it 38 times, year before) surpassed few developing countries .

religion

manhattan religiously diverse. in 2000, largest religious affiliation catholic church, adherents constituted 564,505 persons (more 36% of population) , maintained 110 congregations. jews comprised second largest religious group, 314,500 persons (20.5%) in 102 congregations. followed protestants, 139,732 adherents (9.1%) , muslims, 37,078 (2.4%). other religious affiliations including hinduism, atheism , irreligion, composed majority of remainder.

languages

as of 2010, 59.98% (902,267) of manhattan residents, aged 5 , older, spoke english @ home, while 23.07% (347,033) spoke spanish, 5.33% (80,240) chinese, 2.03% (30,567) french, 0.78% (11,776) japanese, 0.77% (11,517) russian, 0.72% (10,788) korean, 0.70% (10,496) german, 0.66% (9,868) italian, 0.64% (9,555) hebrew, , 0.48% (7,158) spoke african languages @ home. in total, 40.02% (602,058) of manhattan s population, aged 5 , older, spoke language other english @ home.