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New York City overview
New York City (orange) and the other large cities of United States
New York City lies in New York in United States at 40.71°N, 74.01°W, about 10 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/New_York (UTC-4).
It is the biggest urban centre of United States: the next largest cities are Los Angeles (3,820,914), Chicago (2,664,452), Houston (2,314,157). Together, the three largest cities hold 4.4% of the national population.
The national capital, Washington, is about 328 km away; the nearest large city is Jersey City, 6 km from New York City.
United States as a whole has a live population of 349,544,454 (+0.5% a year) and ranks #3 of 238 countries — see the United States population page for the full statistics and the United States atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near New York City
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City New Jersey | 6 km | 264,290 |
| Newark New Jersey | 14 km | 281,944 |
| Elizabeth New Jersey | 18 km | 129,007 |
| Paterson New Jersey | 26 km | 147,754 |
| Edison New Jersey | 41 km | 102,548 |
| Stamford Connecticut | 54 km | 128,874 |
| North Stamford Connecticut | 61 km | 121,230 |
| Bridgeport Connecticut | 86 km | 147,629 |
Largest cities in United States
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | New York | 8,804,190 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | California | 3,820,914 |
| 3 | Chicago | Illinois | 2,664,452 |
| 4 | Houston | Texas | 2,314,157 |
| 5 | Phoenix | Arizona | 1,650,070 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 1,573,916 |
| 7 | San Antonio | Texas | 1,526,656 |
| 8 | San Diego | California | 1,404,452 |
| 9 | Dallas | Texas | 1,326,087 |
| 10 | Jacksonville | Florida | 1,009,833 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of New York City?
New York City has about 8,804,190 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is New York City the capital of United States?
No. The capital of United States is Washington (689,545 people), about 328 km away. New York City is the largest city of the country.
How big is New York City compared with the rest of United States?
Its 8,804,190 residents are 2.5% of the 349,544,454 people living in United States today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is New York City?
In New York, United States, at latitude 40.71 and longitude -74.01, 10 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Jersey City (6 km), Newark (14 km), Elizabeth (18 km).
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Glostats. (2026). New York City Population 2026 — United States. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/new-york-city/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/new-york-city/">New York City Population 2026 — United States</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.