Demographic profile

Demographic Profile
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Population Size
The population size of New York is high compared to the size of other cities. According to the United States Census Bureau (2018), the population of the city has been estimated as of July 2017 to be approximately 8.6 million. The city has had a 5.5% increase in population from April 2010 to July 2017. Consequently, this high population makes New York as the most populated city in America. Furthermore, research indicates that 43.1 % of the population is white, 24.4% is African American, 13.7% is Asian, 29% is Hispanic, and the other races form small percentages of the population (United States Census Bureau, 2018). The different races are evidence that the city is not only uniquely large but also ethnically diverse.
Economic Performance
The economy of New York has been growing significantly over the years. Research indicates that employment has increased significantly in the private sector, healthcare, retail, professional services, and the retail industry (NYC, 2018). A study conducted in New York affirms that the city has gained over 500000 jobs in the private sector from 2010 to 2015. This rapid employment growth outpaced other cities with the total employment reaching about 4.1 million as of 2015. Moreover, industrial areas involved in non-manufacturing jobs such as wholesaling and construction have been a great source of employment (NYC, 2018).

The job growth has played a significant role in the growth of the economy.
Homelessness
The homeless population is quite severe in New York. Research conducted concerning homelessness in the USA report that more than half of the people who are homeless reside in New York. Notably, the statistics showed that approximately 89503 people were homeless and about 4555 people unsheltered in 2017. The rate of people being homeless in the city has increased by 43% from 2007 to 2017 (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2017). Indeed, these statistics show that the city is facing a housing problem.
Health
Majority of the people in New York City are healthy compared to the other cities. Research conducted by the United States Census Bureau (2018) shows that only 12.4% of the people below the age of sixty-five years lack health insurance. The rest of the people making about 87% have a health insurance cover, making it convenient to seek medical care and live healthy lifestyles. Moreover, research also shows that from 2012 to 2016, disabled people under 65 years have comprised only 6.7% (United States Census Bureau, 2018). The statistics are evidence that most people are healthy in New York.
References
NYC. (2018). NYC Economy. Retrieved from https://www1.nyc.gov/site/planning/data-maps/nyc-economy.page
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2017). The 2017 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress. Retrieved from https://www.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/2017-AHAR-Part-1.pdf
United States Census Bureau. (2018). U.S. Census Bureau Quick Facts: New York City. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/newyorkcitynewyork/DIS010216#viewtop