With a strong and growing Irish presence, the ever-changing demographics of New York City are a dynamic force, truly making it a unique melting pot. According to LivEthnic there are now over 400,000 Irish living in the Big Apple.
Marked by population density and cultural diversity, New York City boasts a total population that is over one third foreign born. It is home to the largest Jewish community outside of Israel (1.5 million+) and the largest Puerto Rican community outside of Puerto Rico (800k+).
Here’s a full list of ethnic populations in New York:
- Italian 700k+
- Dominican 600k+
- Irish 400k+
- Mexican 300k+
- German 300K+
- Russian 250k+
- Polish 200k+
- Ecuadorian 200k+
- Colombian 100k+
- Greek 85k+
- French 80k+
- Brazilian 75k+
- Nigerian 30k+
- Australian 15k+
LivEthnic, www.livethnic.com, launched in October 2012 as the world’s first and only ethnic city guide and directory. It currently includes 19 ethnicities across three cities (New York, Los Angeles and Miami) and is expanding on a weekly basis.
This concept cues to the shifting demographics and ethnic presences which have transformed many major cities into culturally diverse destinations. Unbeknownst to many, there are hidden enclaves and places looking to be discovered by city residents, expatriates and cultural enthusiasts.
For more information visit www.livethnic.com.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.Scottmcgowan | Jan 28, 2013, 08:39 PM EST
I do not understand Smyrnian's comment. Of course, this data refers only to NY people of Irish extraction. With regard to Stevenstar's comment, the information does not refer to people born in Ireland. Who would not understand that it refers to people of Irish heritage and ethnic background? Ethnically, people of Irish ethnic background number about 40 million people in the US - the second largest ethnic background in the US.
PhlutiePhan | Jan 28, 2013, 10:18 AM EST
There have to be more Puerto Ricans that the 15K Australians in NYC. I was there for one of the yearly PR parades. Hillary even participated.
Smyrnian | Jan 28, 2013, 07:53 AM EST
The definition of Irish, Italian, Greek, German etc. outside of their ancestral home is a very broad term. It does not mean they wee born in Ireland, Italy etc. it is an Ethnic affiliation title; that's all. Once that us understood may e the excitement will die down on this and other threads...
STEVENSTAR | Jan 27, 2013, 10:44 PM EST
THE POPULATION OF IRELAND IS 4.3 MILLION PEOPLE AND YOU TELL ME 400,000 ARE GONE TO LIVE IN NEW YORK? NOW THATS A LOAD OF BALLONEY IF I EVER HEARD IT.. I HAVE A BIG EXTENDED FAMILY AND ANY ONE THE ONES WHO WENT ABROAD EITHER WENT TO ENGLAND, AUSRALIA, CANADA OR NEW ZEALAND AND NONE TO AMERICA SO MAYBE DO THE CALCULATIONS ON THAT AGAIN... :)
bayirisham | Jan 27, 2013, 10:40 PM EST
Something wrong with these figures. How about Indians and Chinese. You mean to say there is more Auzies in NY than Indians or all the other Asian groups
rkeane1793 | Jan 27, 2013, 06:56 PM EST
My interpretation also would say that the Irish are the fifth largest ethnic group in NYC
SingleDonald | Jan 27, 2013, 04:34 PM EST
The tabulation is confusing. If Jews number 1.5 million , and Puerto Ricans 800,000 , then Italians, at 700,000, are 3rd, and Irish, at 400,000, are 5th.
ReturnedYank | Jan 27, 2013, 01:36 PM EST
According to Wikipedia, that would make NY the 3rd largest population center of Irish after Dublin and Belfast! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_settlements_on_the_island_of_Ireland_by_population
slainte9 | Jan 27, 2013, 11:52 AM EST
Those are only the ones who admit to it.
pilib04 | Jan 27, 2013, 09:09 AM EST
In the sixties, there were more Irish in New York than in Dublin and more Jews in New York than in Tel Aviv.
warrenpoint00 | Jan 26, 2013, 12:48 PM EST
You must be disgusted Mr wounded knee, all those emigrants spoiling the view in your narrow-minded bigoted little world.
WoundedKnee | Jan 26, 2013, 10:24 AM EST
Irish are the third largest ethnic group in New York? And in a decade or two they'll be the third largest ethnic group in Ireland!