Quick Facts
CapitalAlbany
Largest CityNew York City
Population19,227,088
Per Capita Income$35,884
NicknameEmpire State
StatehoodJuly 26, 1788
State BirdBluebird
State FlowerRose
State TreeSugar Maple
State SongI love New York
Geography
Land Area47,234 sq mi
Water Area7,251 sq mi
Total Area54,485 sq mi
RegionNortheast
About New York
New York, known as the “Empire State,” has a population of 19,227,088 and a per capita income of $35,884. The state capital is Albany and the largest city is New York City. New York joined the Union on July 26, 1788 and covers 54,485 square miles across the Northeast region. Explore 228 cities and towns across New York with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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