8,097,282
New York City is a city located in Bronx County, Kings County, Nassau County, New York County, Queens County, Richmond County, and Westchester County New York. New York City has a 2024 population of 8,097,282. New York City is currently declining at a rate of -1.95% annually and its population has decreased by -7.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,740,292 in 2020.
The average household income in New York City is $122,667 with a poverty rate of 17.2%. The median age in New York City is 37.5 years: 36.2 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
New York City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New York City was:
- White: 37.47%
- Black or African American: 23.1%
- Other race: 15.38%
- Asian: 14.47%
- Two or more races: 8.9%
- Native American: 0.61%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.06%
State
New York
County
Bronx County
Kings County
Nassau County
New York County
Queens County
Richmond County
Westchester County
Land Area (mi²)
300.5
sq mi
Density (mi²)
26,950.0
/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-7.36% (
-643,010
)
The current population of New York City, New York is 8,097,282 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates (released May 2024). The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 8,740,292.
Population by Race
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
New York City Population by Race
New York City Population Pyramid 2024
New York City Median Age
37.5
Total
36.2
Male
38.9
Female
New York City Adults
There are 6,849,907 adults, (1,335,639 of whom are seniors) in New York City.
New York City Age Dependency
56.4
Age Dependency Ratio
24.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
32.1
Child Dependency Ratio
New York City Sex Ratio
| Female | 4,473,748 | 51.88% |
| Male | 4,148,719 | 48.12% |
New York City Population by Age
New York City Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,282,804 | 2.56 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Non Family | 1,351,808 | 1.29 | 23.4 | 76.6 |
| Married | 1,189,789 | 3.51 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Female | 558,231 | 3.38 | 24.2 | 75.8 |
| Male | 182,976 | 3.27 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
32.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
New York City Households and Families
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
New York City Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
New York City Educational Attainment by Race
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 62.13%.
New York City Educational Attainment by Race
All
Male
Female
$53,224
Average Earnings
$57,141
Average Male
$49,177
Average Female
New York City Earnings by Educational Attainment
New York City Language by Age
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
New York City Language
52.16% of New York City residents speak only English, while 47.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.33% of the population.
New York City Language
New York City Poverty by Race
rate
17.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.83%
Male Poverty Rate
18.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in New York City
The race most likely to be in poverty in New York City is Islander, with 31.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New York City is White, with 11.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.51%.
New York City Poverty
rate
New York City Poverty Rate by Education
rate
New York City Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex
New York City Income by Household Type
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
mean
median
Income by Household Type
New York City Marital Status
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Marriage Rates
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.7%
Female Marriage Rate
New York City Married by Age and Sex
male
female
New York City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
New York City Marital Status by Race
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
New York City Marital Status
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
New York City Veterans by War
count
New York City Veterans by Age
count
New York City Veterans by Race
New York City Veterans by Education
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
New York City Veterans by Education
LaborForceParticipation
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
New York City Employment by Age
LaborForceParticipation
New York City Employment by Race
LaborForceParticipation
New York City Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.63%
Born in New York City
63.66%
Native Born
36.34%
Foreign Born
15%
Non Citizen
21.34%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
63.66% of New York City residents were born in the United States, with 48.63% having been born in New York. 15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
New York City Place of Birth
Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,293,521 | -160,752 | -2.16% |
| 2028 | 7,454,273 | -160,752 | -2.11% |
| 2027 | 7,615,025 | -160,753 | -2.07% |
| 2026 | 7,775,778 | -160,752 | -2.03% |
| 2025 | 7,936,530 | -160,752 | -1.99% |
| 2024 | 8,097,282 | -160,753 | -1.95% |
| 2023 | 8,258,035 | -77,763 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 8,335,798 | -126,418 | -1.49% |
| 2021 | 8,462,216 | -278,076 | -3.18% |
| 2020 | 8,740,292 | 397,367 | 4.76% |
| 2019 | 8,342,925 | -53,689 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 8,396,614 | -41,081 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 8,437,695 | -31,259 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 8,468,954 | 5,797 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 8,463,157 | 29,290 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 8,433,867 | 37,660 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 8,396,207 | 49,492 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 8,346,715 | 73,851 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 8,272,864 | 82,759 | 1.01% |
| 2010 | 8,190,105 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,008,278 | 685,714 | 9.36% |
| 1990 | 7,322,564 | 250,925 | 3.55% |
| 1980 | 7,071,639 | -823,924 | -10.44% |
| 1970 | 7,895,563 | 113,579 | 1.46% |
| 1960 | 7,781,984 | -109,973 | -1.39% |
| 1950 | 7,891,957 | 436,962 | 5.86% |
| 1940 | 7,454,995 | 524,549 | 7.57% |
| 1930 | 6,930,446 | 1,310,398 | 23.32% |
| 1920 | 5,620,048 | 853,165 | 17.9% |
| 1910 | 4,766,883 | 1,329,681 | 38.68% |
| 1900 | 3,437,202 | 1,921,901 | 126.83% |
| 1890 | 1,515,301 | 309,002 | 25.62% |
| 1880 | 1,206,299 | 264,007 | 28.02% |
| 1870 | 942,292 | 128,623 | 15.81% |
| 1860 | 813,669 | 298,122 | 57.83% |
| 1850 | 515,547 | 202,837 | 64.86% |
| 1840 | 312,710 | 110,121 | 54.36% |
| 1830 | 202,589 | 78,883 | 63.77% |
| 1820 | 123,706 | 27,333 | 28.36% |
| 1810 | 96,373 | 35,858 | 59.25% |
| 1800 | 60,515 | 27,384 | 82.65% |
| 1790 | 33,131 | -7,260,390 | -99.55% |
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