What is the population of New York?

The population of New York is 19,336,776.

Where is New York located?

New York is located at latitude 43.0003500 and longitude -75.4999000. It is in United States.

What is the area of New York?

The area of New York is 141300 km².

What is the elevation of New York?

New York has an elevation of 281 meters (922 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is New York in?

New York is in the America/New_York time zone.

How has the population of New York changed?

The population of New York has decreased from 19,378,102 (2010) to 19,336,776 (2020), a change of -0.2%.

New York, US

New York: Located in the northeastern United States, it is home to New York City, Albany, and Buffalo.

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New York is a large, populous state located in the Northeastern United States. It stretches from the Atlantic Coast to the Great Lakes and borders Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ontario, Canada.

Some key facts about New York:

Capital: Albany
Population: Around 20 million (4th most populous state)
Area: 54,556 square miles (27th largest state)
Nickname: The Empire State

New York contains cosmopolitan, bustling cities as well as remote wilderness areas. The city of New York is an international hub of culture, commerce and entertainment. Other major cities include Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany.

Upstate New York features the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, the Finger Lakes region dotted with wineries, and miles of coastline along the Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean. Iconic sites include Niagara Falls and the Statue of Liberty.

New York has had major influence on industry, fashion, finance, commerce and culture. Wall Street is located in NYC. The state is birthplace to movements like women's rights and abolitionism as well as artistic schools like the Hudson River School of painting.

New York experiences humid continental summers and cold, snowy winters. The climate varies across the large state based on elevation and latitude.

In summary, New York is a hub of culture and commerce that encompasses towering skyscrapers, tranquil lakes, rich history, and bustling cities, exemplifying the diversity, energy and ambition of America.

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New York at a glance

New York currently has 1,410 quality-checked populated place pages and 61 county pages linked on MapSof.

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Largest city

Brooklyn

Population 2,577,000

Quick Facts about New York

Population	19,336,776
Country	United States of America
Area	141300 km²
Water as percent of area	13.62%
Land as percent of area	86.38%
Continent	North America
Latitude & Longitude	43.0004,-75.4999
Legislative body	New York State Legislature
Named for	Duke of York
Altitude	1,001 feet / 305 meters
Capital	Albany
Establishment	July 26, 1788 (237 years ago)
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone, UTC−05:00, America/New_York
Local time	12:30:07 (22nd April 2026)
Postal code	10001
Weather	53℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather

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Geography

New York is located at 43°0'1"N 75°29'60"W (43.0003500, -75.4999000). It has 7 neighbors: Connecticut, New Jersey, Vermont, Ontario, Quebec, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.

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The largest city of New York is Brooklyn with a population of 2,577,000. Other cities include, Hempstead population 764,055, Brookhaven population 479,883, Staten Island population 474,558 and Islip population 322,328. See all New York cities & populated places.

Largest Cities in New York (more)

Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in New York.

City Name	Title	County	Population
Brooklyn	A borough of New York City.	Kings	2,577,000
Hempstead	Located in Nassau County, New York, this hamlet and village is a major commercial and transportation hub.	Nassau	764,055
Brookhaven	This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.	Suffolk	479,883
Staten Island	The fifth most populous borough of New York City.	Richmond	474,558
Islip	This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet.	Suffolk	322,328
Oyster Bay	Town on Long Island, New York, United States	Nassau	296,592
Buffalo	The second most populous city in New York.	Erie	254,479
Babylon	A town in Suffolk County, New York.	Suffolk	218,223
Jamaica	A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.	Queens	216,866
Huntington	Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States	Suffolk	200,102
Yonkers	The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.	Westchester	200,040
East Flatbush	A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.	Kings	178,464
Syracuse	The fifth most populous city in New York.	Onondaga	141,229
Ramapo	Town in Rockland County, New York, United States	Rockland	138,356
Amherst	Town in New York, United States	Erie	120,809
Smithtown	Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York	Suffolk	110,876

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New York has 7 neighbours.

Connecticut Located in the New England region of the northeastern United States, this state is home to cities such as Hartford, its capital, and New Haven.
New Jersey Located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, this state is home to major cities like Newark, Jersey City, and the state capital, Trenton.
Vermont Located in the New England region of the northeastern United States, this state is known for its natural landscapes, including the Green Mountains.
Ontario province of Canada
Québec province of Canada
Massachusetts Located in the New England region of the northeastern United States, Massachusetts is home to major cities like Boston and Worcester.
Pennsylvania This Mid-Atlantic state is bordered by six other states and features a diverse landscape, from the Appalachian Mountains to the fertile farmlands.

Franklin County
Monroe County
Fulton County
Wayne County
Ulster County
Onondaga County
Orleans County
Dutchess County
Niagara County
Greene County
Oswego County
Genesee County
Essex County
Otsego County
Delaware County
Seneca County
Madison County
Rensselaer County
Hamilton County
Kings County
Nassau County
Erie County
Yates County
Washington County
Columbia County
Tioga County
Westchester County
Cayuga County
Ontario County
Sullivan County
Steuben County
Montgomery County
Albany County
Schenectady County
Rockland County
Cattaraugus County
Schuyler County
Chautauqua County
Herkimer County
Wyoming County
Allegany County
St. Lawrence County
New York County
Warren County
Richmond County
Orange County
Broome County
Oneida County
Chenango County
Queens County
Chemung County
Livingston County
Bronx County
Putnam County
Suffolk County
Tompkins County
Lewis County
Saratoga County
Clinton County
Jefferson County
Cortland County
Schoharie County

Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	19,378,102	-	census
2011	19,499,241	0.62%	estimation process
2012	19,572,932	0.38%	estimation process
2013	19,624,447	0.26%	estimation process
2014	19,651,049	0.14%	estimation process
2015	19,654,666	0.02%	estimation process
2016	19,633,428	-0.11%	estimation process
2017	19,589,572	-0.22%	estimation process
2018	19,530,351	-0.3%	estimation process
2019	19,453,561	-0.39%	estimation process
2020	19,336,776	-0.6%	estimation process

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New York zip code is 10001. County name: New York, County fips: 36061

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2Rockefeller Center

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2The New Yorker Hotel

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1New York City Marriage Bureau

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8US Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

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New York, Missouri human settlement in Missouri, United States of America with a population of 264 people.

New York Counties (more)

Queens County

county in New York, United States

New York County

county in New York state, United States of America

Suffolk County

county in New York, United States

County Name	Population
Queens County	2,225,821
New York County	1,611,989
Suffolk County	1,474,273
Bronx County	1,401,142
Nassau County	1,351,334
Westchester County	965,802
Erie County	917,241
Monroe County	740,900
Richmond County	475,327
Onondaga County	459,214
Orange County	385,234
Rockland County	326,225
Albany County	303,654
Dutchess County	293,293
Saratoga County	230,298
Oneida County	227,346