Greek-Americans in NYC defined by birth, ancestry, or both, 1980-2021

The number of individuals who identify as Greek Americans in New York City and are defined by either country of birth (Greece), Greek ancestry, or both is shown in the graph below. It is important to note that these indicators are commonly used but not exhaustive in defining the multidimensional identity of Greek Americans.

 One significant finding from the graph is that the number of Greek Americans has decreased since 1980 across all three indicators. For instance, those who indicate Greek ancestry have decreased by about 40% from 1980 to 2021. Additionally, among those identified by birth in Greece or born in Greece with Greek ancestry, the decline is even more pronounced, at 46% and 61%, respectively.

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