Demographics of New York City

New York City is the largest city in the United States, with a Census-estimated population of 8,584,629 in July 2025. It is a very large and ethnically diverse metropolis that has a long history of welcoming people from all over the world. The city is the main place where people come to live in the United States, and it is the center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the biggest area in the country.

New York City is known for being very crowded and very diverse. It has many people from many different places, including European, Caribbean, Latin American, African, Asian, and Middle Eastern Americans. The city has about 26,403 people living in each square mile, which makes it one of the most crowded big cities in the United States. Many people from all over the world have made their home in New York, and the city is often called a "melting pot" because of this mix of cultures. In fact, people speak as many as 800 different languages in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.

Demographic profile

See also: Demographic history of New York City

New York City is the biggest city in the United States, with around 8.8 million people living there. This makes up about 44% of New York State’s population. The city is very crowded and full of different cultures.

New York City is a place where many people from around the world come to live. About 37% of people were born in another country, more than any other U.S. city. The city has many different groups of people, including those from the Dominican Republic, China, Jamaica, Mexico, and many other places.

The city has more people than any other U.S. city. It is much bigger than the next largest city, Los Angeles. Life expectancy in New York is a bit longer than the average in the United States.

Households

In the year 2000, there were about 2 million households in New York City. About 30% of these households had children under 18, and 37% were married couples living together. Many households were made up of single people.

Income

Income in New York City can vary a lot. Some areas, like parts of Manhattan, have very high incomes, while others have much lower incomes. This difference is because some jobs pay much more than others.

New York City has many very wealthy people. It has more billionaires than any other city in the world. However, there are also many people who do not have enough money and need help.

Race and ethnicity

New York City’s population is very diverse. In 2020, about 30.9% of people were White (not Hispanic), 28.3% were Hispanic or Latino, 20.2% were Black or African American, and 15.6% were Asian. There are also many people from many different countries living in the city.

Languages

Many different languages are spoken in New York City. About 52% of people speak only English at home, while 48% speak another language. Spanish is the most common language spoken besides English.

Religion

New York City has many different religions. Christianity is the most common, with Roman Catholicism being the largest group. Judaism is also very common, and New York City has the largest Jewish population of any city in the world. Islam is the third largest religion in the city.

Wealth and income disparity

New York City, like many big cities, has big differences in how much money people make. Some areas are very wealthy, while others struggle with poverty. This difference is shown in the city’s income levels and the number of people who need help.