New York--Vital Statistics
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New York
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Vital Statistics
NicknameThe Empire State
MottoExcelsior (Ever Upward)
AnimalAmerican Beaver
FlowerRose
BirdBluebird
TreeSugar Maple
Song*I Love New York
InsectLadybug
GemGarnet
FossilEurypterus remipes
Entered the UnionJuly 26, 1788
CapitalAlbany
Land Area (square miles)47,224
Rank in Nation30th
1990 Census Population17,990,455
Rank in Nation2nd
Density per square mile380.96
1992 Estimated Population18,119,000
Number of Representatives in Congress31
Capital CityAlbany
Population101,082
Rank in State6th
Largest CityNew York City
Population7,322,564
Number of Places over 10,000 Population180
* unofficial
Source: The Book of the States, 1992-93 edition, Vol. 29; The Council of State Governments, Lexington, KY.