Categories in Upper West Side
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Upper West Side
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 124 | 27 years |
| Health and medical | 81 | 23 years |
| Real estate | 52 | 30 years |
| Lawyers legal | 51 | 32 years |
| Financial services | 29 | 29 years |
| Social work | 20 | 32 years |
| Photography | 18 | — |
| Accountants | 17 | 34 years |
| Film, tv and video production | 17 | 28 years |
| Specialized design | 16 | 31 years |
| Finance other | 14 | 27 years |
| Construction of buildings | 14 | 30 years |
| Apartments | 13 | 25 years |
| Advertising and marketing | 13 | — |
| Artists and musicians | 13 | 25 years |
| Electronics stores | 13 | 24 years |
| Cultural education | 12 | 25 years |
| Other membership organizations | 11 | 26 years |
| Loan companies | 11 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 10 | — |
Upper West Side Facts
| Area | 2.0 mi² |
| Population | 201,469 |
| Male Population | 92,512 (45.9%) |
| Female Population | 108,957 (54.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +24.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.5% |
| Median Age | 40.8 years (Male: 40.4, Female: 41.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Upper West Side, Morningside Heights, Meatpacking District |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.78705, -73.97542 |
| Zip Codes | 10023, 10024, 10025, 10069, 10087, More |
Map of Upper West Side
Interactive Map
Upper West Side Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 161,875 | 179,028 | 192,741 | 198,208 | 201,469 | 202,000 | 208,690 |
| Population Density | 81,805.8 / mi² | 90,474.3 / mi² | 97,404.3 / mi² | 100,167.1 / mi² | 101,815.1 / mi² | 102,083.5 / mi² | 105,464.4 / mi² |
Upper West Side Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 4.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper West Side | +24.5% | +12.5% | +4.5% |
| New York | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Upper West Side Median Age
Median Age: 40.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper West Side | 40.8 yrs | 41.2 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| New York | 38.1 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 36.6 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Upper West Side Population Density
Population Density: 101,815 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper West Side | 201,469 | 1.979 sq mi | 101,815 / mi² |
| New York | 19.4 million | 54,555 sq mi | 355 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Upper West Side Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Upper West Side
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Upper West Side
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Upper West Side
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Upper West Side
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Upper West Side CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper West Side | 3,158,858 tn | 15.68 tn | 1,596,372.3 tons/mi² |
| New York | 334,299,374 tn | 17.25 tn | 6,127.8 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,158,858 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 1,596,372.3 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/26/03 | 6:24 PM | 3.1 | 97.6 km | 2,910 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/92 | 8:50 AM | 3.1 | 56.4 km | 7,900 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/91 | 8:58 PM | 3 | 45.9 km | 10,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/85 | 10:07 AM | 3.6 | 24.7 km | 6,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/83 | 7:59 PM | 3 | 89.2 km | 7,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 3/10/79 | 4:49 AM | 3.1 | 45.2 km | 3,000 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/79 | 4:30 PM | 3.5 | 57.2 km | 5,000 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/76 | 3:39 PM | 3.1 | 4.8 km | 0 m | Greater New York area, New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 6/7/74 | 7:45 PM | 3.3 | 87.1 km | 2,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/57 | 7:02 PM | 3.8 | 72.7 km | 10,000 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
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