How many people live in New York City?
Cities easy Data from 2024
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The answer
8,478,072 people
Roughly 8.5M.
New York City’s five boroughs hold roughly 8.48 million residents — more than 40 U.S. states. Brooklyn on its own would be the fourth-largest city in the country. The wider metro area, which spills into New Jersey and Connecticut, is closer to 19 million.
Where this number comes from
| Source | U.S. Census Bureau population estimates |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 2024 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | people |
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