New York City, New York

New York City: The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area. It is located on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, at the mouth of the Hudson River. New York City is a major center for business, finance, media, and culture.

About

New York City is a city located in the county of New York in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,175,133 and a population density of 6,734 people per km². After 8 years in 2018 city had an estimated population of 8,398,748 inhabitants.

The city was created 401 years ago in 1623.

New York City is the most populous city in the United States with an estimated population of 8.8 million as of July 29, 2023. Here are some key details about this iconic city:

History

New York City was founded as a trading post by colonists in 1624 and later became the capital of the United States between 1785 to 1790. It has played a key role in finance, media, culture, and international affairs.

Location & Geography

New York City comprises 5 boroughs which are the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. It spans across multiple islands, including Manhattan island, and has over 520 miles of waterfront.

Economy

New York City is a global hub of finance, media, real estate, technology, and many other industries. Major companies headquartered there include JP Morgan Chase, Verizon, Citigroup and the New York Stock Exchange.

Population & Diversity

With over 8 million residents from many ethnic backgrounds, New York City is an incredibly diverse and multicultural city. It attracts immigrants from all over the world.

Culture & Arts

New York City is known for its museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, music venues like Carnegie Hall, and Broadway theater productions. Other major cultural sites include Times Square and Central Park.

So in essence, New York City is an economic powerhouse and cultural mecca with immense diversity that makes it one of the most influential cities worldwide. Its history and dynamism give it a unique identity.

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Location of New York City on New York map.

Quick Facts about New York City

Population : 8,398,748 (2018)
Country : United States of America
State : New York (United States)
County : New York County
Head of government : Mayor of New York City
Postal code : 11004–11005, 10000–10499, 11600–11699, 11100–11499
Plate code : NY
Phone Area Codes : 718, 646, 929, 347, 212, 917
Area : 1214 km2
Official name : New York
Easternmost point : Point(-73.700611111 40.739138888)
Northernmost point : Point(-73.910352 40.915486)
Legislative body : New York City Council
Named for : Amsterdam, James II of England, York
Male population : 3833351
Female population : 4245512
Altitude : 36 feet / 11 meters
Capital city : New York City is capital of United States of America
Establishment : January 01, 1624 (401 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00
Local time : 10:41:00 (19th July 2025)
Density : 6,918 Pop. per km² as of 2018
Population growth : 2.66% (2010-2018)
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Geography

New York City is located at 40°42'51"N 74°0'21"W (40.7142700, -74.0059700). It has 4 neighbors: Bergen County, Hudson County, Nassau County and Westchester County.

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  • George B. McClellan, Jr. , 31 December, 1909 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • Vincent R. Impellitteri , 14 November, 1950 1950-08-31T00:00:00Z
  • Robert Anderson Van Wyck , 31 December, 1901 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • Michael Bloomberg , 31 December, 2013 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • Vincent R. Impellitteri , 31 December, 1953 1950-11-14T00:00:00Z
  • John Lindsay , 31 December, 1973 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • Robert F. Wagner , 31 December, 1965 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • Seth Low , 31 December, 1903 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • Joseph V. McKee , 31 December, 1932 1932-09-01T00:00:00Z
  • Abraham Beame , 31 December, 1977 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • Fiorello H. La Guardia , 31 December, 1945 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • John Patrick O'Brien , 31 December, 1933 1933-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • David Dinkins , 31 December, 1993 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • William O'Dwyer , 31 August, 1950 1946-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • William Jay Gaynor , 10 September, 1913 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • Bill de Blasio , 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • John Francis Hylan , 31 December, 1925 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • Ed Koch , 31 December, 1989 1978-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • Rudy Giuliani , 31 December, 2001 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • Ardolph L. Kline , 31 December, 1913 1913-09-10T00:00:00Z
  • John Purroy Mitchel , 31 December, 1917 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • Jimmy Walker , 1 September, 1932 1926-01-01T00:00:00Z

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  • Beijing (1980 )
  • Borås Municipality
  • Brasília (2004 )
  • Budapest (1992 )
  • Cairo (1982 )
  • Cali
  • Dubai
  • Jakarta
  • Jerusalem (1993 )
  • Johannesburg (2003 )
  • La Paz
  • London (2001 )
  • Madrid (1982 )
  • Marrakesh
  • Oslo
  • Santo Domingo (1983 )
  • Seoul
  • Shanghai (2013 )
  • Tel Aviv (1996 )
  • Tokyo (1960 )
  • Târgoviște

New York City has 4 neighbours.

  • The Bronx
  • Brooklyn
  • Staten Island
  • Queens
  • Manhattan

Demographics

The population of New York City increased by 2.66% in 8 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1698 4,937 - census
1712 5,840 15.46% census
1723 7,248 19.43% census
1737 10,664 32.03% census
1746 11,717 8.99% census
1756 13,046 10.19% census
1771 21,863 40.33% census
1790 49,401 55.74% census
1800 79,216 37.64% census
1810 119,734 33.84% census
1820 152,056 21.26% census
1830 242,278 37.24% census
1840 391,114 38.05% census
1850 696,115 43.81% census
1860 1,174,779 40.75% census
1870 1,478,103 20.52% census
1880 1,911,698 22.68% census
1890 2,507,414 23.76% census
1900 3,437,202 27.05% census
1910 4,766,883 27.89% census
1920 5,620,048 15.18% census
1930 6,930,446 18.91% census
1940 9,454,995 26.7% census
1950 7,891,957 -19.81% census
1960 7,781,984 -1.41% census
1970 7,894,862 1.43% census
1980 7,071,639 -11.64% census
1990 7,322,564 3.43% census
2000 8,008,288 8.56% census
2010 8,175,133 2.04% census
2013 8,405,837 2.74% census
2015 8,516,502 1.3% project management estimation
2016 8,537,673 0.25% project management estimation
2018 8,398,748 -1.65% project management estimation
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People born in New York City (200)

People born in New York City, including novelist, short story writer, essayist, and poet Herman Melville, cellist Lynn Harrell, filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, .

List

  • Bill Maher (American stand-up comedian and television host) he was born in 20/01/1956
  • Cyndi Lauper (American recording artist; singer, songwriter, actress and activist) she was born in 22/06/1953
  • Patrice O'Neal (American stand-up comedian, radio personality, and actor (1969-2011)) he was born in 07/12/1969
  • Jon Abrahams (American film and television actor) he was born in 29/10/1977
  • Melissa Fahn (American voice actress) she was born in 28/04/1967
  • Pauline Newman (American judge) she was born in 20/06/1927
  • Mildred Cohn (American biochemist) she was born in 12/07/1913
  • Jane Stafford (American medical writer and chemist) she was born in 01/01/1899
  • Kat Walsh (American lawyer; Wikimedia Foundation board member) she was born in 16/10/1982
  • Carly Rose Sonenclar (actriz estadounidense) she was born in 20/04/1999
  • Nicholas Meyer (American screenwriter, producer, author, and director) he was born in 24/12/1945
  • Elena Kagan (Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States) she was born in 28/04/1960
  • Joseph Zito (American film director) he was born in 14/05/1946
  • Jennifer Tour Chayes (American computer scientist and mathematician) she was born in 20/09/1956
  • Lynn Conway (American computer scientist and electrical engineer) was born in 02/01/1938
  • Thelma Estrin (American computer scientist and engineer) she was born in 21/02/1924
  • Shafrira Goldwasser (American computer scientist) she was born in 14/11/1958
  • Sheila Greibach (American computer scientist) she was born in 06/10/1939

Schools in New York City

College & universities near New York City, NY

Code Name City ZIP
366368 New York Academy of Art New York (NY) 10013-2911
193821 New York Law School New York (NY) 10013-2921
194310 Pace University New York (NY) 10038-1598
190114 Metropolitan College of New York New York (NY) 10006-1742
448071 Aveda Institute-New York New York (NY) 10013

Stations (15)

Amtrak & bus stations near New York City, NY

Code Name Address Type
NYP Pennsylvania Station 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street RAIL
NWK Pennsylvania Station 1 Raymond Plaza West RAIL
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport RAIL
YNY Yonkers station 5 Buena Vista Ave. RAIL
NRO New Rochelle station 1 Railroad Plaza RAIL

Post Office

Post offices near New York City

Post Office Name City ZIP
26 Federal Plaza Post Office New York (NY) 10278
Church Str Post Office New York (NY) 10007
Canal Str Post Office New York (NY) 10013
Chinatown Post Office New York (NY) 10013
Peck Sl Post Office New York (NY) 10038

Other cities in New York County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New York County , NY.

City Name Population Title
Manhattan 1,644,518 The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Inwood 10,082 City in New York County, New York, United States

Distance to Other Cities

New York City distances to largest New York cities

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