demographics of New York Flashcards
what are NYC demographic trends mirrored by
NYC’s demographic trends mirrored in other MEDC cities, marked by aging population and declining fertility.
what is causing older population
Women’s education and career focus delay childbirth, causing an older population.
what was the median age in 2021
In 2021, NYC median age was 36.9 years, 52.3% female, 64.4% aged 18-64.
list notable age groups
Notable age categories: 30-39 years at 14%, 20-29 and 40-49 years at 13% each, 11% aged 0-9, 7% aged 70-79, 4% over 80.
explain the age group of 25-39
Birth rate low, but 25-39 age groups increase due to young adults seeking education and work opportunities in the city.
what is projected by 2030
Projected by 2030: median age increases by 4 years, residents over 85 increase by 12%, population below 50 years declines.
what has manhattan got
Manhattan has more non-family, single occupant households, and higher proportions of 18-64 age group.
High-rise apartment living common in Manhattan due to income, rent dynamics.
what have outer boroughs have
Outer boroughs have more families and children under 18, Manhattan has 69% 18-64 age group.
what does staten island have
Staten Island’s smaller, older population due to high incomes, high rents, business-oriented nature.
what does median household incomes reveal
Median household incomes mapped along NYC subway lines reveal distinct income zones.
what are inner zones
Inner zone (central Manhattan or Brooklyn Heights) for rich commuting on foot or transit.
what are second zones
Second zone (outer boroughs like Jamaica) sees poor commuting via public transit.
what are third zone
‘Tree change’ third zone (Westchester) for rich commuters driving.
why do Anomalies like low-income enclaves in Manhattan exist
Anomalies like low-income enclaves in Manhattan (Chinatown, Washington Heights) exist due to immigrant populations, lower literacy, and superblocks.
what is the average monthly rents for manhattan, Brooklyn, Astoria, Bronx and staten island
June 2022 average monthly rents: Manhattan ($5,058), Brooklyn ($3,822), Astoria ($3,352), Bronx ($1,650), Staten Island ($1,506).
what creates billionares row in manhattens
Supertall ultra-luxury skyscrapers create ‘Billionaires’ Row’ in Manhattan’s Central Park vicinity.
how does socioeconomic characteristics vary across boroughs
NYC’s socioeconomic characteristics vary across boroughs; Manhattan has highest per capita income but growing wealth divide.
relationship between land and residential property value
Five NYC counties cover just 0.026% of land but hold 5.1% of total US residential property value.
new york, kings, queens, Nassau and westshester
describe the income gap
The income gap between socioeconomic groups widens; addressing social sustainability requires greater equity.
how many people in NYC are foreign born
NYC has diverse demographics with 36.4% foreign-born in 2020; historically attracted immigrants.
largest ethic groups
Largest ethnic groups: African Americans, Puerto Ricans, West Indians, Dominicans, Chinese, Germans, Italians, Irish, Russians.
what is the diversity of population in %
Ethnically diverse population: White (30.9%), Hispanic (28.3%), Black (20.2%), Asian (15.6%).
how many languages are spoken
Approximately 700 languages spoken; English, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian most common.
where is the least diverse
Staten Island least diverse (56.1% White); isolation may have deterred immigrants historically.
