The document summarizes population trends in New York City from 2000 to 2035 based on census data and projections. It finds that: 1) The city's population grew from 8 million in 2000 to over 8.2 million in 2010 and is projected to reach 9.3 million by 2035, driven by natural increase and international migration. 2) Nearly half of the city's residents speak a language other than English at home, while about a quarter have limited English proficiency. The foreign-born population makes up over a third of residents and comes increasingly from Asia, including China. 3) The elderly population is projected to grow significantly slower than the total population from 2007 to 2035, increasing from 1

1. Immigration and Population Change A Population Update Hugh L. Carey Center for Government Reform “New Immigrants to New York: How and Will They Gain Power in Government” March 12, 2009 JOSEPH SALVO POPULATION DIVISION

2. The Five Boroughs of New York City BRONX MANHATTAN QUEENS BROOKLYN STATEN ISLAND

3. The Components of Population Change

4. Enumerated, Estimated, and ProjectedPopulations New York City and Boroughs, 2000-2035 9,282,799 8,361,884 8,213,839 8,008,278 2010† 2035† 2005** 2000* *Data from Census 2000 enumeration **Estimate from US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program †NYC DCP Population Division Projections

5. Population Change Natural Increase Net Migration Net International Migration Net Domestic Migration Estimated Components of Population ChangeNew York City, 2000–2007 Thousands

6. Total Births and Births to Foreign-born MothersNew York City, 2006 Sources: NYC Department of Health New York State Department of Health Population Division NYC Department of City Planning *Includes Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan

7. The Foreign-Born Population

8. Total Population by NativityNew York City, 1970–2006 Percent Foreign-born 6,457,740 18.2 1,437,058 23.6 5,401,440 1,670,199 28.4 2,082,931 5,239,633 35.9 2,871,032 5,137,246 37.0 5,176,287 3,038,139

9. Top Places of Birth for the Foreign-bornNew York City, 1970 and 2006 1970 2006

10. Percent Distribution of the Foreign-bornMost Populous U.S. Cities, 2006 Los Angeles Total=1,507,032 New York City Total=3,038,073 * China includes Hong Kong & Taiwan.

11. Percent Distribution of the Foreign-bornMost Populous U.S. Cities, 2006 New York City Total=3,038,073 Chicago Total=599,802 * China includes Hong Kong & Taiwan.

12. Percent Distribution of the Foreign-bornMost Populous U.S. Cities, 2006 New York City Total=3,038,073 Houston Total=576,035 * China includes Hong Kong & Taiwan.

13. Race/Hispanic Origin/Ancestry

14. Race Groups by Ethnicity and AncestryNew York City, 2006 Black Total = 1,892,946 White Total = 2,854,736 Hispanic Total = 2,276,640 Asian Total = 956,218

15. Race/Hispanic Origin by AgeNew York City, 2006

16. English Language Proficiency

17. English Language Ability of Persons Ages 5 and OverNew York City, 2006 Not English Proficient 23.5% 1,791,664 Speaks language other than English at home 47.8% 3,651,805 Speaks English at home 52.2% 3,986,074 English proficient 24.4% 1,860,141 Total: 7,637,879

18. Limited English Proficient Population by Nativity and Language New York City, 2006

20. Labor Force and Industry

21. Nativity of Labor Force by Selected IndustryNew York City, 2007 Percent Foreign- born: 64.9 63.5 52.3 53.9 25.1 38.1 36.3 43.5 58.6 31.6 47 Percent of All Workers were Foreign-Born * Includes Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative and Waste Management ** Includes Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, and Other Services (Except Public Administration)

22. Population Projections

23. Population by Borough New York City, 2007 and 2035 Bronx 1,374,968 1,463,525 New York City Manhattan 2007: 8,263,929 1,627,332 2035: 9,282,799 1,891,582 Queens 2,253,813 2,600,832 Brooklyn 2,531,396 2,760,876 Staten Island 476,420 565,984 Source: Population Division Projections, NYC Dept of City Planning

24. New York City’s Children, 2007 and 2035 Bronx 386,594 396,038 26.4 28.8 Manhattan 276,374 288,250 New York City 1,934,339 1,922,938 17.0 15.2 508,477 500,501 22.2 19.6 Queens 646,601 617,460 23.4 20.7 2035 2007 25.5 22.4 Brooklyn Staten Island 122,157 114,825 24.1 21.6

25. New York City’s Elderly, 2007 and 2035 Bronx 187,228 132,276 12.8 9.6 Manhattan New York City 331,366 196,664 1,490,581 12.1 17.5 928,166 411,903 260,510 15.8 11.6 Queens 16.1 11.2 2035 2007 448,185 281,610 11.1 16.2 Brooklyn Staten Island 111,999 57,107 19.8 12.0

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