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What are the demographics of New York?

New York has a population of 19,872,319 with a median age of 39.6. The racial composition is 57.1% White, 14.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

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Demographic composition shapes New York's economy, politics, and culture. 12.2% of residents were born outside the US. 3960.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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New York has a population of 19,872,319 with a median age of 39.6. The racial composition is 57.1% White, 14.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.