Profiles of New York State
2025/26 Edition
This new edition includes all the valuable, in-depth and up-to-date information that these Profiles of works are known for, and is fully illustrated with images to support the text and statistics. From high school students to relocation professionals, this easy-to-use, accessible resource will appeal to a variety of readers.
This 2025/26 edition of Profiles of New York State includes more data, more photos, and a thoughtful arrangement that makes the content accessible and easy-to-use. Helpful features include thumb tabs to help keep you oriented in each of 11 chapters, chapter leader pages that include a specific Introduction, Table of Contents and, in many cases, a unique User Guide, paving the way for the researcher to take full advantage of every last piece of data presented. Profiles of New York State includes hundreds of statistical data points, tables and charts that provide solid, fact-based research, and dozens of maps and photos. Here is an overview of each section:
About New York State: Facts & Photos
This 4-color section gives the researcher a real sense of the state and its history. It includes New York State history and geography, plus a photo gallery that includes not only sights unique to the state, but also the state flag, seal, motto, bird, flower, and more. This chapter also includes a timeline of political and newsworthy events from New York State’s founding to the present day.
Government: A State Guide
This section provides a detailed look at the state government’s history, constitution, the structure of the state government, the General Assembly, the Legislators’ qualifications and terms in office, procedures of passing bills, the Executive and Judicial Branches, and a map of New York State’s 26 US Congressional Districts.
Profiles
This section is arranged alphabetically by county, then by place-for a total of 2,608 places and 62 counties. These detailed place profiles compile dozens of data points based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey and other current government sources such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These unique place profiles pull together statistical and descriptive information on every Census-recognized place in New York State plus 382 unincorporated communities.
Demographic Maps
The charts and 11 colorful, full-page maps inform the reader about the state’s diverse population: where its citizens live, ethnic make-up of communities, home values, education levels, population size, age and more.
Geography
This chapter explores New York State’s physical features, natural resources, federal land, and Indian reservations, including a satellite view of the state. In addition to providing a visual sense of the state, this data contributes to a better understanding of settlement patterns, economic development, and state resources that are vital for the state’s continued growth.
Energy
This is a detailed look at New York State’s energy needs, uses and available resources—including petroleum, natural gas, coal, electricity and renewable energy.
Climate
This section starts with a summary of New York State’s climate, which is followed by three colorful climate maps and profiles of both National and Cooperative Weather Stations. In addition, there are Weather Station Rankings with hundreds of interesting details, such as the highest annual snowfall—reported at 197.5 inches at Boonville 2 SSW.
Comparative Statistics for New York State’ 100 Largest Communities
This section makes it easy to compare statistics by dozens of data points—by density of people per square mile, by land area, population size, ethnic percentages, household size, education level and much more. A treasure trove of data for grant writers, government research and uncovering population trends.
Rankings by Category of New York State Towns and Cities
Arranged by dozens of interesting categories, this section includes tables that rank 1-150 of the top-ranked and 1-150 of the bottom-ranked communities with population over 2,500. Employment, household income, population size and many more rankings are included in this wide-ranging chapter.
Education
This section includes an Educational State Profile, summarizing number of schools, students, diplomas granted and educational dollars spent, School District Rankings on 16 topics ranging from Teacher/Student Ratios to High School Drop-Out Rates, data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), and additional Statewide Assessment Results.
Index of Country and Place Names: This index makes it easy to find the specific profile for a specific place name.
Free Online Access with Print Purchase
Buyers of the most recent edition of Profiles of New York State get FREE ONLINE ACCESS! The online site offers users immediate access to sortable comparative ranking charts that allow for quick and easy comparisons of all populated places in the state. Plus, online access provides additional data points only available online!
