This map shows the population density of every census tract in New York. Due to limit color choices, you can see that most of the state is very blue and unpopulated compared to some census tracts in New York City. For example, Census Tract 9702, Delaware County, New York (Meridith) has 24 residents per sq mile while Census Tract 138, New York County, New York (Upper East Side) has 187,211 residents per sq mile.

This shows the population density of all census tracts in New York State where the population density is less then 500 persons per square mile.

Data Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Census.

This interactive maps focuses on the population of small cities and towns. More then 80% of state's landmass is in these many municipalities.

This map shows the difference between the 2010 and 2015 population estimates for each city, town, or borough in New York State. While most counties upstate overall are losing population, many upstate suburban municipalities are gaining population as people leave the cities. Downstate population continues to grow at a rapid pace, as people continue to move to the metropolitan region.

Data Source: US Census Bureau. 2015 Population Estimates. http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/index.html

People when they reach 80 years old often require more medical services and assistance getting around. This map shows which Census Tracts have percentage of the population over age 80. Areas that are red and orange have a very high percentage that is over 80, while blues and greens have much fewer people over 80, as a percentage of the population.

Data Source: 2015 American Community Survey, 5 Year Average, DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES. http://factfinder.census.gov