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Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of Indian-born persons in New York City.

From: Hospitalization for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes mellitus among Indian-born persons: a small area analysis

 

Number

Percent

Total Population

70,598

-

Age

  

   0–17 years

7,489

10.6%

   18–24 years

7,681

10.9%

   25–34 years

17,950

25.4%

   35–44 years

15,938

22.6%

   45–54 years

11,789

16.7%

   55–64 years

6,499

9.2%

   65–74 years

2,320

3.3%

   75 + years

932

1.3%

Sex

  

   Female

31,749

45.0%

   Male

38,849

55.0%

Marital Status

  

   Now married

44,665

63.3%

   Widowed

2,093

3.0%

   Divorced

1,352

1.9%

   Separated

561

0.8%

   Never married*

21,927

31.1%

Poverty status

  

   Group quarters

583

0.8%

   Below poverty line

10,150

14.4%

   100–200% poverty line

11,797

16.7%

   >200% poverty line

48,068

68.1%

  1. *Includes persons < age 15.