Question: when did new york became part of the united states
Answer: 42 / sq mi ( 159 / km ) Ranked 7th Median household income $58,005 ( 2016 ) ( 23rd ) Elevation Highest point Mount Marcy 5,344 ft ( 1,629 m ) Mean 1,000 ft ( 300 m ) Lowest point Atlantic Ocean Sea level Admission to Union July 26 , 1788 ( 11th ) Governor Andrew Cuomo ( D ) Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul ( D ) Legislature New York Legislature Upper house State Senate Lower house State Assembly U.