The capital of New York is Albany.
The Postal Code for New York: NY
The typical abbreviation for New York: N.Y.
Time Zone:
The state of New York is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of New York refer to themselves: New Yorker
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, New York has a population of 19,306,183 people.
This represents 6.45% of the national total, making it the 3rd most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 19,306,183 | No significant change since 2005 |
| 2005 | 19,315,721 | +0.13% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 19,291,526 | +0.28% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 19,238,252 | +0.37% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 19,167,600 | +0.38% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 19,095,604 | +0.63% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 18,976,457 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of New York is 54,556 square miles (141,299.39 km²).
This represents 1.44% of the national total.
New York ranks as the 27th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of New York is 408.91 people per square mile (157.88 people/km²).
New York ranks 7th in population density.
Nickname for New York: "The Empire State"
State Motto: "Excelsior" (Ever upward)
State Bird: Eastern Bluebird (sialia sialis)
State Tree: Sugar Maple (acer saccharum)
State Flower: Rose (rosa)
State Song: "I Love New York"
Statehood:
New York became the 11th state on Jul 26, 1788.
Useful State Links
The state website for New York can be found at:
The portal for New York tourism:
For information about New York fishing and hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | New York | 8,143,197 | 1 |
| 2 | Buffalo | 279,745 | 58 |
| 3 | Rochester | 211,091 | 82 |
| 4 | Yonkers | 196,425 | 96 |
| 5 | Syracuse | 141,683 | 145 |
| 6 | Albany | 93,523 | |
| 8 | New Rochelle | 72,967 | |
| 9 | Mount Vernon | 67,924 | |
| 11 | Schenectady | 61,280 | |
| 12 | Utica | 59,336 | |
| 13 | Niagara Falls | 52,866 | |
| 15 | White Plains | 56,733 | |
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Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 1 (Northeast) |
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| Census Division: 2 (Middle Atlantic) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 36 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region II / Region 2 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-NY |
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