New York, NY Population by Year

In 2023, the population of New York was 8.26 million, a 0.93% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, New York's population was 8.34 million, a decline of 1.49% compared to a population of 8.46 million in 2021.
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Updated Aug 1, 2024

New York, NY population between 2000 and 2023

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of New York increased by 242,826. In this period, the peak population was 8.74 million in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 8,015,209 - -
2001 8,043,949 28,740 0.36%
2002 8,041,950 -1,999 -0.02%
2003 8,023,287 -18,663 -0.23%
2004 7,984,440 -38,847 -0.48%
2005 7,939,571 -44,869 -0.56%
2006 7,904,335 -35,236 -0.44%
2007 7,908,735 4,400 0.06%
2008 7,945,783 37,048 0.47%
2009 7,991,063 45,280 0.57%
2010 8,190,105 199,042 2.49%
2011 8,272,864 82,759 1.01%
2012 8,346,715 73,851 0.89%
2013 8,396,207 49,492 0.59%
2014 8,433,867 37,660 0.45%
2015 8,463,157 29,290 0.35%
2016 8,468,954 5,797 0.07%
2017 8,437,695 -31,259 -0.37%
2018 8,396,614 -41,081 -0.49%
2019 8,342,925 -53,689 -0.64%
2020 8,740,292 397,367 4.76%
2021 8,462,216 -278,076 -3.18%
2022 8,335,798 -126,418 -1.49%
2023 8,258,035 -77,763 -0.93%
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New York, NY population from 2000 to 2023

From 2000 to 2010, New York's population increased by 174,896 (2.18%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, New York's population increased by 550,187 (6.72%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .

After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, New York's population decreased by 482,257 (5.52%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.

FIGURE 1

New York's population from 2000 to 2023.

The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 8.26 million.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).

Between the year 2000 and 2023, New York's population peaked in year 2020 at 8.74 million.

Between the year 2000 and 2023, New York's population was lowest in year 2006 at 7.9 million.

New York, NY annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of New York grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.

From 2000 to 2023, New York had an average annual population growth rate of 0.13% per year. Overall the population grew 3.03% between 2000 and 2023.

FIGURE 2

New York annual population growth rate

The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.13% per year.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).

From 2019 to 2020 New York population grew the most, with an increase of 397,367 people (a 4.76% year-on-year increase)..

From 2020 to 2021 New York population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 278,076 people (a 3.18% year-on-year decline).

Things to know

Is New York, NY population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, New York's population decreased by 204,181 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 126,418 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 77,763 (0.93%) between 2022 and 2023.

How has the population of New York, NY changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2013 and 2023, population of New York decreased by 138,172 (1.65%). The population was highest at 8.74 million in the year 2020 and lowest at 8.26 million in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.15%.

References

Datasets

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New York, NY Annual Population and Growth Analysis Dataset: A Comprehensive Overview of Population Changes and Yearly Growth Rates in New York from 2000 to 2023 // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 30, 2024
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2018-2022
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the New York population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of New York across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of New York was 8.26 million, a 0.93% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, New York population was 8.34 million, a decline of 1.49% compared to a population of 8.46 million in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of New York increased by 242,826. In this period, the peak population was 8.74 million in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the New York is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in New York population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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