New York City, one of the most diverse cities in the United States, has long had a mutually beneficial relationship with its immigrant population.
From around the time that the Statue of Liberty was erected at the mouth of the Hudson River, New York City has always extended welcoming arms to immigrants into the city.
The U.S. Census Bureau started releasing the result of the 2010 Census beginning this month.
This is an opportune time to revisit the numbers of the 2000 Census to fully appreciate the diversity of New York City’s population, with particular focus on the three neighborhoods covered by Queens7.com – Woodside, Jackson Heights and Elmhurst.