New York Population By Year

Population Graph For New York, 1840 - 2022
Year Population Rank in US Growth Rate
2023 8,258,035 1 -0.9%
2022 8,335,798 1 -1.6%
2021 8,467,513 1 -3.5%
2020 8,772,978 1 0.7%
2010 8,175,133 1 0.2%
2000 8,015,348 1 0.9%
1990 7,322,564 1 0.3%
1980 7,071,639 1 -1.1%
1970 7,894,862 1 0.1%
1960 7,781,984 1 -0.1%
1950 7,891,957 1 0.6%
1940 7,454,995 1 0.7%
1930 6,930,446 1 2.1%
1920 5,620,048 1 1.7%
1910 4,766,883 1 3.3%
1900 3,437,202 1 8.5%
1890 1,515,301 1 2.3%
1880 1,206,299 1 2.5%
1870 942,292 1 1.5%
1860 813,669 1 4.7%
1850 515,547 1 5.1%
1840 312,710 1

New York Population Facts

What is the current population of New York?

Based on the latest 2024 data from the US census, the current population of New York is 8,258,035. New York, New York is the largest city in the US.

What county is New York, New York in?

Parts of New York are located within Bronx County, Kings County, New York County, Queens County and Richmond County.

What is the size of New York, New York in square miles?

New York has an area of 302.6 square miles. New York is the 23rd largest city, by area, in the United States. New York also is the largest city by area in New York.

What was the peak population of New York?

The peak population of New York was in 2020, when its population was 8,772,978. New York is currently 5.9% smaller than it was in 2020.

How quickly is New York growing?

New York has grown 3.0% since the 2000. New York, New York's growth is extremely below average. 86% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

Is New York the biggest city in New York?

Yes, New York is the biggest city in the state of New York based on population. The second largest city, Buffalo, is 3% the size of New York.

What is the population density of New York, New York?

New York has a population density of 27,012.5 people per square mile. New York has the highest population density among large cities in the United States.

New York Demographics

What is the voting age population of New York, New York?

The total voting age population of New York, New York, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 5,418,895. The voting age population is 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

What percentage of New York, New York residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 14.5% of the residents of New York are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of New York, New York?

The racial demographics of New York are 42.7% White, 24.3% Black, 14.7% Other, 14.1% Asian, 3.6% Two or more races, 0.4% American Indian and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. Additionally, 29.1% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of New York, New York residents are below the poverty line?

In New York, 17.9% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 25.1%. On a per-household basis, 14.6% of families are below the poverty line in New York.

What percentage of New York, New York residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 63.7% of New York residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among New York, New York residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 82.2% of New York residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 38.1% have a bachelor's degree and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of New York, New York residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among New York residents aged 5 and older, 48.5% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 24.1% of residents speak Spanish at home, 12.7% speak an Indo-European language, and 8.9% speak an Asian language.

New York Income & Labor Statistics

What is the unemployment rate in New York, New York?

The unemployment rate in New York is 6.3%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of New York, New York residents work for the government?

In New York, 13.2% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in New York, New York?

The median household income in New York is $63,998.

New York Housing & Rent Statistics

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in New York, New York?

In New York, 32.7% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in New York, New York?

Renters occupy 67.3% of housing units in New York.

What percentage of New York, New York housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in New York, 40.6% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of New York, New York housing units were built after 2000?

In New York, 8.4% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 293,600 units.

What is the median monthly rent in New York, New York?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in New York is $1,443.

What percentage of households in New York, New York have broadband internet?

In New York, 81.5% of households have an active broadband internet connection.

Similarly Sized Cities In US

US Rank Name Population Growth
2000-2023
1 New York, New York 8,258,035 3.0%
2 Los Angeles, California 3,820,914 3.1%
3 Chicago, Illinois 2,664,452 -7.9%
4 Houston, Texas 2,314,157 17.0%
5 Phoenix, Arizona 1,650,070 24.3%
6 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1,550,542 2.4%
7 San Antonio, Texas 1,495,295 28.4%

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