DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Dominicans are the largest Latino nationality in the New York Metropolitan Area, surpassing Puerto Ricans, according to a report from the City University of New York (CUNY). The Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies (CLACLS) at the CUNY Graduate Center released a definitive population study in March 2026 detailing this milestone.

According to the latest reports from the City University of New York (CUNY), the Dominican population in the New York metropolitan area has surpassed 1.2 million.

While the population within New York City proper has seen a recent decline due to out-migration, the broader metropolitan region continues to see growth, particularly in the suburbs.

Latest demographic data (2024–2026 reports)• New York Metropolitan Area: 1,216,258 Dominicans. This marks a massive increase from the 544,795 recorded in 2000, officially making Dominicans the...