How many Dominicans live in New York?

About 41% of Dominican Americans live in New York City alone. Many of New York's Dominicans live in the boroughs of the Bronx and Manhattan, and a few live in Queens and Brooklyn. There are also large populations in other parts of New York State, including Long Island and the Hudson Valley. read more

In 2000, there were 476,000 Dominicans in New York state, including 158,000 eligible voters, according to census figures. By 2012, there were 762,000 Dominicans in New York; 357,000 were eligible to vote. read more

Beyond just a shift in numbers, Bergad suggests that the Dominican surge could translate to more Dominican elected officials. In 2000, there were 476,000 Dominicans in New York state, including 158,000 eligible voters, according to census figures. By 2012, there were 762,000 Dominicans in New York; 357,000 were eligible to vote. read more