The provided tables illustrate the population dynamics of New York City, including its total inhabitants and the breakdown between Manhattan and its other four districts (Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island), from 1800 to 2000. Overall, New York City witnessed a substantial population surge over the two centuries, accompanied by a dramatic shift in demographic distribution away from Manhattan to the other boroughs. In 1800, New York City had a modest population of 79,216. This figure grew exponentially, reaching 3,437,202 by 1900, before more than doubling again to 8,009,185 in 2000. Manhattan initially dominated, housing 60,515 residents in 1800, which constituted a significant 76% of the city's total. Its population peaked in 1900 at 1,850,093 but subsequently declined to 1,538,096 by 2000. In stark contrast to Manhattan's diminishing share, the other districts experienced continuous and robust growth. Starting with a mere 18,701 inhabitants in 1800, representing just 24% of the total, their combined population soared to 1,587,109 by 1900. This upward trajectory continued dramatically, reaching 6,471,089 residents by 2000. Correspondingly, their proportion of the city's total population steadily increased, rising to 46% by 1900 and ultimately comprising a vast majority of 81% by the end of the period.
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