Population
New York has a population of 19,500,000 as of 2026, making it the #4 most populous state in the United States.
New York Rankings
Where New York places in every state-level dataset StatsPanda tracks. Each row opens the full ranking.
New York Population Clock
These statistics show the estimated changes to New York's population based on birth rates, death rates, and migration patterns from US Census Bureau data.
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| New York Population (as of 7/14/2026) | 19,500,000 |
| Births per day | 500 |
| Deaths per day | 450 |
| Net migrations per day | -50 |
| Net population change per day | — |
| Population change since Jan 1st | — |
Demographics
The racial composition of New York includes 58.76% White, 15.06% Black or African American, 8.84% Asian, 9.40% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Population by Race
Why is Hispanic separate? Following U.S. Census methodology, Hispanic or Latino origin is an ethnicity, not a race — people of Hispanic origin may be of any race. “All” shows the racial breakdown; the Hispanic and Non-Hispanic views show ethnicity, so the two groupings overlap rather than adding up to 100%.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,459,131 | 58.76% |
| Black or African American | 2,936,663 | 15.06% |
| Other race | 1,832,048 | 9.40% |
| Asian | 1,723,893 | 8.84% |
| Two or more races | 1,448,295 | 7.43% |
| Native American | 91,075 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8,894 | 0.05% |
New York Marital Status
Population by Age and Gender
Median Age
Geography
New York state has seen steady population growth over the past decades. According to the 2010 US census, 19,378,102 people resided in New York, an increase of 2.1% from 2000. This ranks New York as the 3rd most populous state. More recently, the estimated population for 2022 was 20,201,249, representing a 4.2% increase since 2010. Key factors driving New York's population changes include domestic migration to other states as well as international immigration. The New York City metro area accounts for the largest share of the state's population. Understanding these population dynamics provides helpful context about the state.
Economics and Income Statistics
New York's average per capita income is $47,173. Household income levels show a median of $81,386. The poverty rate stands at 13.61%.
Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,846 | $129,083 |
| Families | $100,846 | $133,117 |
| Households | $81,386 | — |
| Non Families | $50,120 | $71,170 |
Income & Poverty
Largest Cities in New York
The largest city in New York is New York City with a population of 8,419,600.
| Rank | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | 8,419,600 |
| 2 | Buffalo | 255,284 |
| 3 | Rochester | 205,695 |
| 4 | Yonkers | 200,370 |
| 5 | Syracuse | 142,749 |
| 6 | Albany | 96,460 |
| 7 | New Rochelle | 79,446 |
| 8 | Mount Vernon | 67,624 |
| 9 | Schenectady | 66,135 |
| 10 | Utica | 59,022 |
Population by County
New York's population shows distinct regional patterns, with the most populous counties concentrated in metropolitan areas. The most dramatic growth is occurring in suburban areas, while rural and some urban areas show more mixed trends.
Counties in New York →Population by County
Population Growth by County
Population Density by County
Research Papers Related to New York
Sources
Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program.
Detailed demographic and economic data for New York.
Quick access to state-level statistics and comparisons.
Data Methodology
Population totals are sourced from the latest available US Census Bureau data. Totals for the current year are projected using each state's USCB data and previous year population growth rate. Growth rates are calculated based on births, deaths, and net migration estimates.