New York adds just 1,008 people in 2024–25 as immigration plummets to lowest level in four years
New York’s population growth has stalled, adding just 1,008 residents between 2024–25, driven by a historic drop in international immigration and ongoing domestic outmigration. Once a magnet for newcomers, high housing costs, work authorization delays, and affordability pressures now push immigrants away. With births barely offsetting losses, the state faces economic and demographic risks without renewed immigration.
