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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Census Bureau: New York state saw more residents between ages 25 and 34 in 2020

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Of the 19,514,849 people residing in New York state in 2020, the median age was 39, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Empire State Today.

The largest number of people were in the 25 to 34 age bracket with the fewest number of people in the age bracket for people over the age of 84.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

New York state's population by age

AgeEstimated Number% of overall Population
Under 5 years old1,140,6695.8
5 to 9 years old1,089,8895.6
10 to 14 years old1,147,4065.9
15 to 19 years old1,192,9546.1
20 to 24 years old1,294,7746.6
25 to 34 years old2,865,35814.7
35 to 44 years old2,428,95712.4
45 to 54 years old2,548,71313.1
55 to 64 years old2,584,42713.2
65 to 74 years old1,819,0419.3
75 to 84 years old937,6724.8
85 and older years old464,9892.4

Source: US Census Bureau

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