New York, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of New York, New York is 8,516,202 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 1st-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in New York. The median household income is $79,713, the median home value is $751,700, and the median age is 38.0.
The population has grown 3.5% since 2010 (8,190,209 → 8,478,072).
8,516,202
Population
28344
People / sq mi
$79,713
Median Income
$751,700
Median Home Value
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New York covers 300.5 sq mi of land at 28344 people per square mile.
About New York, NY
New York stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 28,344 people per square mile. New York is a city in New York with a population of 8,516,202. It is the #1-largest of all cities in New York nationally.
Median household income is $79,713, near the US median of $78,538. Roughly 13.6% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $751,700, with typical rent around $1,779.
Roughly 41.0% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is above the national 14.0% at 15.0%, and the average commute runs about 41 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in New York: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
New York city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of New York city had a population of 8,190,209 in 2010 and 8,478,072 in 2024, a 3.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 8,740,306 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.26%.
8,478,072
Population (2024)
8,190,209
Population (2010)
8,740,306
Peak (2020)
0.26%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,190,209 |
| 2011 | 8,272,948 |
| 2012 | 8,346,693 |
| 2013 | 8,396,091 |
| 2014 | 8,433,806 |
| 2015 | 8,463,049 |
| 2016 | 8,469,153 |
| 2017 | 8,437,478 |
| 2018 | 8,390,081 |
| 2019 | 8,336,817 |
| 2020 | 8,740,306 |
| 2021 | 8,453,772 |
| 2022 | 8,356,179 |
| 2023 | 8,390,888 |
| 2024 | 8,478,072 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.9% |
| Black or African American | 22.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$79,713
Median Household Income
$50,776
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$751,700
Median Home Value
$1,779
Median Rent
32.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
83.7%
High School+
41.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
45.6%
Drive Alone
21.9%
Public Transit
15.0%
Work From Home
40.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
11.7%
Foreign Born
52.5%
Non-English at Home
1.9%
Veterans
11.7%
With Disability
93.6%
Health Insurance
93.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.3% |
| Information | 9.3% |
| Retail Trade | 6.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.0% |
| Construction | 5.0% |
| Public Administration | 4.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 2.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Common questions about New York, NY
Frequently Asked Questions
New York, New York has a population of 8,516,202 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 1st-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in New York.
The median household income in New York, New York is $79,713, with 13.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in New York, New York is $751,700, with median monthly rent at $1,779 and a homeownership rate of 32.8%.
The median age in New York, New York is 38.0 years. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
The population has grown 3.5% since 2010 (8,190,209 → 8,478,072).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.