History of New Rochelle, New York
Early economy
Through the 18th century, New Rochelle had remained a modest village that retained an abundance of agricultural land. During the 19th century, however, with the rapid growth of New York City by immigration principally from Ireland and Germany, more American families left New York City and moved into the area.

History of New Rochelle, New York

Section Title: Early economy
Table Section Text: Through the 18th century, New Rochelle had remained a modest village that retained an abundance of agricultural land. During the 19th century, however, with the rapid growth of New York City by immigration principally from Ireland and Germany, more American families left New York City and moved into the area.

Historical population

Census	Pop.	%±

1790	692	—

1890	9,057	—

1900	14,720	62.5%

1910	28,867	96.1%

1920	36,213	25.4%

1930	54,000	49.1%

1940	58,408	8.2%

1950	59,725	2.3%

1960	76,812	28.6%

1970	75,385	−1.9%

1980	70,794	−6.1%

1990	67,265	−5.0%

2000	72,182	7.3%

Est. 2007	73,260

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By 1900, New Rochelle had a population of 14,720.

final_sentence: By 1900, New Rochelle had a population of 14,720.