To calculate the percentage of the New York metropolitan area that participated in the "No Kings" protests based on the official estimate of 100,000 attendees across all five boroughs, we need to determine the population of the relevant area and then apply the proportion.
Step 1: Define the Population
The New York metropolitan area has varying definitions depending on the source:
- The Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), as per the 2024 Census estimates, has a population of approximately 19.9 million people (New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJ MSA).
- The Combined Statistical Area (CSA), which includes a broader region, has a population of about 23.6 million (based on 2020 data, with slight growth possible by 2025).
- However,"across all five boroughs," refers to New York City itself, not the entire metro area. The five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island) are coextensive with New York County and have a population of approximately 8.097 million according to the 2020 Census, with an estimated increase to around 8.3 million by 2025 based on recent growth trends (U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 2025 projection).
Since the 100,000 figure is specifically for the five boroughs (New York City proper), the most appropriate population to use is the city’s population.
Step 2: Calculate the Percentage
- Attendees: 100,000
- Population of New York City (five boroughs): 8,300,000 (estimated for 2025)
- Percentage = (Attendees / Population) × 100
- = (100,000 / 8,300,000) × 100
- ≈ 1.20%
Step 3: Consider the Metro Area (Alternative Interpretation)If you meant the percentage of the entire New York metropolitan area (e.g., the MSA with 19.9 million), the calculation would be:
- Percentage = (100,000 / 19,900,000) × 100
However, since the 100,000 figure is specific to the five boroughs and not the entire metro area, the city-wide percentage (1.20%) is more relevant unless additional data suggests broader participation.
Based on the official estimate of 100,000 attendees across all five boroughs of New York City, approximately 1.2% of the city’s population (estimated at 8.3 million in 2025) participated in the "No Kings" protests.