New York City Population 2026
New York City has a population of 8,804,190, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New York. Roughly 2.5% of United States's population lives here.
Population (city proper)
8,804,190
Rank in United States
#1
Coordinates
40.71°N, 74.01°W
~10 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
328 km
204 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New York
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 258,071 | #82 |
| Rochester | 209,802 | #112 |
| Yonkers | 201,116 | #122 |
| Syracuse | 144,142 | #193 |
| Amherst | 122,366 | #235 |
| Albany | 101,228 | #318 |
| West Albany | 93,794 | #358 |
| Greenburgh | 86,764 | #409 |
Cities near New York City
- Hoboken53,635 people · ~4 km away
- Jersey City264,290 people · ~6 km away
- Union City69,156 people · ~7 km away
- North Bergen63,484 people · ~10 km away
- Bayonne66,311 people · ~10 km away
- Newark281,944 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of New York City?
New York City has a population of 8,804,190 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in United States.
What state is New York City in?
New York City is located in New York, United States.
Is New York City the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 328 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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