New York Gazetteer
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The City of New York is the largest city in New York with a population of 8,483,844 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. New York ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in New York. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for New York is located at latitude 40.7143 and longitude -74.006 in New York County. The formal boundaries for the City of New York encompass a land area of 301.49 sq. miles and a water area of 166.71 sq. miles. New York County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for City of New York are located in New York County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into Queens County, Kings County, Bronx County, and Richmond County.
The City of New York has a P1 Census Class Code which indicates populated place that is also an incorporated place with the same name and the same census code. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of New York is located within Borough of Manhattan, a minor civil division (MCD) of New York County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,483,844 (100%) |
| Population Density | 28,234 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 76 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $80,483 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,844 |
| Median Home Value | $777,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,678,486 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,093,055 (29.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,241,033 (60.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 344,398 (9.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,334,088 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Family Households | 1,922,242 (57.7%) |
The table below compares New York to the other 1,291 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New York by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 2 | 100th |
| Median Household Income | # 690 | 47th |
| Per Capita Income | # 422 | 67th |
| Diversity Index | # 2 | 100th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New York Census Data Comparison Tool.
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