The provided tables illustrate the population growth of New York City across three centuries, specifically comparing Manhattan with the other four districts: Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. Overall, the city's total population increased significantly from 79,216 in 1800 to over 8 million by 2000. This growth was accompanied by a major demographic shift away from Manhattan toward the other districts.
In 1800, Manhattan was the primary hub of the city, housing 60,515 people, which accounted for 76% of the total population. By contrast, the other districts held only 18,701 residents, representing 24%. By 1900, the city's population had surged to 3,437,202. During this period, Manhattan's population grew to 1,850,093, yet its share of the total population dropped to 54%, while the other districts grew to 1,587,109, or 46%.
By 2000, the total population reached 8,009,185. Manhattan's population actually declined to 1,538,096, reducing its share to just 19%. Conversely, the other districts experienced explosive growth, reaching 6,471,089 residents and capturing 81% of the total population, marking a complete reversal of the demographic dominance observed in 1800.