Numbers and statistics of the riot support the thoughts of how deadly the three days were. Here are a few that seam to be somewhat shocking.

11 blacks killed (1)

8 soldiers killed (1)

2 New York Policemen killed (1)

84 Rioters killed (1)

161,000 draftees fled from NY (1)

46,000 of those originally drafted went to the army (1)

$1.5 million accumulated in property damage (4)

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Last updated 3-27-00