New York has a diverse population, as of 2006 it was the third largest state after California and Texas. The major ancestry groups in New York are African American, Italian, Irish, German and English, and over 20% of the population is foreign born. Catholics make up over 40% of the population, with Protestants at 30%, Jews at 8.4%, Muslims at 3.5% and Buddhists at 1%.

1. New YorkDemographicsDaniel PerezEnglishAdvancedTeacher Oswaldo17 March 2011

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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

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