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| ''This article is about the borough of Manhattan in ]. For other uses see: ]'' | ''This article is about the borough of Manhattan in ]. For other uses see: ]'' | ||
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| '''Manhattan''' is one of the five ]s that form the ]. |
'''Manhattan''' is one of the five ]s that form the ]. The borough is coterminous with '''New York County''', named in honor of the Duke of ], later to become the Catholic ], after whom the City and State of New York were also named. As of ], the population comprised 1,537,195 persons. Its ] is ]]. | ||
| Manhattan consists mainly of a small island (Manhattan Island) between the ] to the west, the ] to the east, and the ] to the northeast, connected by bridges and tunnels to ] to the west, the ] to the northeast and ] and ] on ] to the east and south. | |||
| In addition to the island of Manhattan, the borough includes a few much smaller islands, notably ], and a small piece of the mainland (]), which is geographically part of the Bronx but legally belongs to Manhattan. This area was originally part of Manhattan Island; a ] was dug in the late 19th century separating it from the remainder of Manhattan, to improve navigation on the Harlem River, and eventually the part of the original Harlem River channel separating Marble Hill from the Bronx was filled in. | In addition to the island of Manhattan, the borough includes a few much smaller islands, notably ], and a small piece of the mainland (]), which is geographically part of the Bronx but legally belongs to Manhattan. This area was originally part of Manhattan Island; a ] was dug in the late 19th century separating it from the remainder of Manhattan, to improve navigation on the Harlem River, and eventually the part of the original Harlem River channel separating Marble Hill from the Bronx was filled in. | ||
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| The ], the theater district around ], ], the financial center around ], ], ], the ], ], and ] are all located on this densely populated island. When one refers to a ], one refers to the extremely rapid pace of living in Manhattan. | The ], the theater district around ], ], the financial center around ], ], ], the ], ], and ] are all located on this densely populated island. When one refers to a ], one refers to the extremely rapid pace of living in Manhattan. | ||
| == History == | |||
| Manhattan is ] ] (13 ]) long and has a land area of approximately ] ] (23 ]). For geographic and demographic data, see ''']''' (which is coterminous with the borough of Manhattan). | |||
| The name of the island is from the ]s of the earliest known inhabitants of the area. Legend has it that the island was purchased from the natives for $24 in beads and other such trinkets. The island was settled by the ] in ]. (See ''']'''; see also ''']'''.) | The name of the island is from the ]s of the earliest known inhabitants of the area. Legend has it that the island was purchased from the natives for $24 in beads and other such trinkets. The island was settled by the ] in ]. (See ''']'''; see also ''']'''.) | ||
| New York County was an original county of New York State, one of twelve created in ]. At the time of creation of New York County, it was coextensive with the then New York City and occupied all of Manhattan Island, the same area which it occupies today. In ], the western portion of the present ] was transferred to New York County, and in ] the remainder of the present Bronx County was transferred to New York County. In ], those parts of the then New York County which had been annexed from Westchester County were constituted the new Bronx County, and New York County was reduced again to its present boundaries. | |||
| == Neighborhoods of Manhattan == | == Neighborhoods of Manhattan == | ||
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| == Law and government == | |||
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| Like the other counties which are contained within New York City, there is no county government, but county ] and some others such as the district attorney (public prosecutor) do exist. | |||
| *] (for Manhattan census data) | |||
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| == Geography == | |||
| As a part of New York City, New York County contains no other political subdivisions. It occupies the whole of Manhattan Island (surrounded by the ], the ], and the ]) and some smaller islands, including Roosevelt Island (formerly Welfare Island, and even earlier Blackwell's Island), and a small portion of the North American mainland contiguous with The ]. Manhattan is ] ] (13 ]) long. | |||
| According to the ], the county has a total area of 87.5 ] (33.8 ]). 59.5 km² (23.0 mi²) of it is land and 28.0 km² (10.8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 32.01% water. | |||
| == Demographics == | |||
| New York County is the most densely populated county in the ]. | |||
| As of the ]] of ], there are 1,537,195 people, 738,644 households, and 302,105 families residing in the county. The ] is 25,849.9/km² (66,940.1/mi²). There are 798,144 housing units at an average density of 13,421.8/km² (34,756.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 54.36% ], 17.39% ] or ], 0.50% ], 9.40% ], 0.07% ], 14.14% from ], and 4.14% from two or more races. 27.18% of the population are ] or ] of any race. | |||
| There are 738,644 households out of which 17.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.2% are married couples living together, 12.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 59.1% are non-families. 48.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.00 and the average family size is 2.99. | |||
| In the county the population is spread out with 16.8% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 38.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.9 males. | |||
| The median income for a household in the county is $47,030, and the median income for a family is $50,229. Males have a median income of $51,856 versus $45,712 for females. The per capita income for the county is $42,922. 20.0% of the population and 17.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 31.8% are under the age of 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. | |||
| == External links: == | == External links: == | ||
Revision as of 19:17, 29 August 2003
This article is about the borough of Manhattan in New York City. For other uses see: Manhattan (disambiguation)
Manhattan skyline (June 2003)
Manhattan is one of the five boroughs that form the City of New York. The borough is coterminous with New York County, named in honor of the Duke of York, later to become the Catholic James II of England, after whom the City and State of New York were also named. As of 2000, the population comprised 1,537,195 persons. Its county seat is New York.
Manhattan consists mainly of a small island (Manhattan Island) between the Hudson River to the west, the East River to the east, and the Harlem River to the northeast, connected by bridges and tunnels to New Jersey to the west, the Bronx to the northeast and Brooklyn and Queens on Long Island to the east and south.
In addition to the island of Manhattan, the borough includes a few much smaller islands, notably Roosevelt Island, and a small piece of the mainland (Marble Hill), which is geographically part of the Bronx but legally belongs to Manhattan. This area was originally part of Manhattan Island; a canal was dug in the late 19th century separating it from the remainder of Manhattan, to improve navigation on the Harlem River, and eventually the part of the original Harlem River channel separating Marble Hill from the Bronx was filled in.
The Empire State Building, the theater district around Broadway, Columbia University, the financial center around Wall Street, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Harlem, the American Museum of Natural History, Chinatown, and Central Park are all located on this densely populated island. When one refers to a New York minute, one refers to the extremely rapid pace of living in Manhattan.
History
The name of the island is from the Algonquian languages of the earliest known inhabitants of the area. Legend has it that the island was purchased from the natives for $24 in beads and other such trinkets. The island was settled by the Dutch in 1624. (See New Amsterdam; see also New York, New York.)
New York County was an original county of New York State, one of twelve created in 1683. At the time of creation of New York County, it was coextensive with the then New York City and occupied all of Manhattan Island, the same area which it occupies today. In 1873, the western portion of the present Bronx County was transferred to New York County, and in 1895 the remainder of the present Bronx County was transferred to New York County. In 1914, those parts of the then New York County which had been annexed from Westchester County were constituted the new Bronx County, and New York County was reduced again to its present boundaries.
Neighborhoods of Manhattan
As with all large cities, Manhattan consists of many distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character. The following is a partial list (in alphabetical order):
- Battery Park City
- Chelsea
- Chinatown
- Civic Center (formerly Five Points)
- East Village (including Alphabet City)
- Financial District
- Flatiron District
- Fort George
- Gramercy Park
- Greenwich Village
- Hell's Kitchen (Clinton)
- Harlem
- Inwood
- Koreatown
- Little Italy
- Lower East Side
- Marble Hill
- Midtown
- Morningside Heights
- Murray Hill
- NoHo
- NoLIta
- Roosevelt Island
- SoHo
- Spanish Harlem (East Harlem)
- TriBeCa
- Upper East Side
- Upper West Side
Law and government
Like the other counties which are contained within New York City, there is no county government, but county courts and some others such as the district attorney (public prosecutor) do exist.
File:Map of New York highlighting New York County.png
Geography
As a part of New York City, New York County contains no other political subdivisions. It occupies the whole of Manhattan Island (surrounded by the East River, the Harlem River, and the Hudson River) and some smaller islands, including Roosevelt Island (formerly Welfare Island, and even earlier Blackwell's Island), and a small portion of the North American mainland contiguous with The Bronx. Manhattan is 21.5 km (13 mi) long.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 87.5 km² (33.8 mi²). 59.5 km² (23.0 mi²) of it is land and 28.0 km² (10.8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 32.01% water.
Demographics
New York County is the most densely populated county in the United States.
As of the census of 2000, there are 1,537,195 people, 738,644 households, and 302,105 families residing in the county. The population density is 25,849.9/km² (66,940.1/mi²). There are 798,144 housing units at an average density of 13,421.8/km² (34,756.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 54.36% White, 17.39% Black or African American, 0.50% Native American, 9.40% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 14.14% from other races, and 4.14% from two or more races. 27.18% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 738,644 households out of which 17.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.2% are married couples living together, 12.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 59.1% are non-families. 48.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.00 and the average family size is 2.99.
In the county the population is spread out with 16.8% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 38.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.9 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $47,030, and the median income for a family is $50,229. Males have a median income of $51,856 versus $45,712 for females. The per capita income for the county is $42,922. 20.0% of the population and 17.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 31.8% are under the age of 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older.