3. As of 2006, New York was the third largest state in population after California and Texas. Population
4. The major ancestry groups in New York state are African American (15.8%), Italian (14.4%), Irish (12.9%), German (11.1%) and English (6%).According to a 2004 estimate, 20.4% of the population is foreign-born. Racial and ancestral makeup
5. Catholics comprise more than 40% of the population in New York. Protestants are 30% of the population, Jews 8.4%, Muslims 3.5%, Buddhists 1%, and 13% claim no religious affiliation. Religion
