What is the population of new york state

As of 2020, the estimated population of New York State is approximately 20.2 million people. This number is based on the United States Census Bureau's estimate for 2020.

Here is a breakdown of the population of New York State by county:

• Total population: 20,201,203
• Population density: 421.9 people per square mile
• Population growth rate: 0.6% (2019-2020)

It's worth noting that the population of New York State has been steadily increasing over the years, with a few fluctuations. The state's population has grown by about 1.5% since the 2010 census.

Here is a rough breakdown of the population of New York State by region:

• New York City (5 boroughs): approximately 8.4 million people
• Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk counties): approximately 2.8 million people
• Hudson Valley (Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, and Columbia counties): approximately 2.2 million people
• Capital District (Albany, Rensselaer, and Saratoga counties): approximately 1.1 million people
• Central New York (Syracuse and surrounding areas): approximately 1.1 million people
• North Country (Adirondacks and surrounding areas): approximately 500,000 people
• Southern Tier (Binghamton and surrounding areas): approximately 400,000 people
• Western New York (Buffalo and surrounding areas): approximately 2.1 million people

Keep in mind that these are rough estimates and the actual population of each region may vary slightly.