New York City Population 2024 Census. Nearly 78,000 residents fled new york city last year, shrinking its population to 8.26 million people, according to the latest census estimates released thursday. Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the new york city metro area from 1950 to 2024.

Quickfacts provides statistics for all states and counties. Nearly 43% of new york state’s population live in the 305 square miles that comprise new york city.