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.
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 402 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.
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 |
| 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) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7143,-74.0060 |
| 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 (402 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 20:38:40 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 6,918 Pop. per km² as of 2018 |
| Population growth | 2.66% (2010-2018) |
| Weather | 62℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
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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Weather
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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 |
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to New York City, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193821 | New York Law School | New York (NY) | 10013-2921 |
| 194310 | Pace University | New York (NY) | 10038-1598 |
| 366368 | New York Academy of Art | New York (NY) | 10013-2911 |
| 190114 | Metropolitan College of New York | New York (NY) | 10006-1742 |
| 190521 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | New York (NY) | 10007 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to New York City, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Brooklyn
- Hempstead
- Brookhaven
- Staten Island
- Islip
- Oyster Bay
- Buffalo
- Babylon
- Jamaica
- Huntington
- Yonkers
- East Flatbush
- Syracuse
- Ramapo
- Amherst
- Richmond Hill
- Albany
- Greece
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