Which statement best supports an accurate understanding of Outside NYC?

  • New York includes extremely dense urban areas, suburban communities, regional cities, farmland, small towns, and sparsely settled wilderness.
  • New York City’s July 1, 2025 population estimate was about 42.9% of New York State’s estimate.
  • More than half of New York State’s estimated 2025 population lived outside New York City.
  • The City University of New York is a separate public university system centered in New York City.