The population of New York reached one million in 1879, 15 years after the Civil war
1880
The first state population to reach 10 million was New York. This milestone was reached in the early 20th century, reflecting the state's significant growth and urbanization during that time.
1811
The population of the state of New York in 1960 was 16.78 million people. The city of New York had a population of 7.782 million in 1960.
New York's population in 1943 was 12.81 million.
The population of New York in 1963 was 17.46 million.
The population of New York in 1969 was 18.1 million.
New York's population in 1994 was 18.46 million.
New York's population in 1998 was 18.76 million.
New York's population in 2001 was 19.08 million.
New York's population in 2012 was 19.57 million.
The population of New York State in 1913 was 9.473 million. ____ I'd say about 9.58 million allowing for the immigration slowdown after 1914. New York City would have had about 5.07m on the same assumption.