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New York City, with a population of 8,804,190, is the largest city in the United States and a major global center for finance, culture, and media. On this page, readers can explore its main landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and Central Park, as well as a list of famous people born in the city, such as Robert Lana Del Rey, Boris Johnson
New York City in United States
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New York City Population Evolution
The population of New York City in 2026 is estimated to 10,020,520 inhabitants. This estimate is taken from our extrapolation of available data and not an official estimate.
Population Summary
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1698 | 4,937 | |
| 1810 | 96,373 | +1,852.1% |
| 1890 | 1,515,301 | +1,472.3% |
| 1980 | 7,071,639 | +366.7% |
| 2020 | 8,804,190 | +24.5% |
Interactive Map of New York City
What to see in New York City
Statue of Liberty
Empire State Building
World Trade Center
Wall Street
Central Park
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Brooklyn Bridge
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Chrysler Building
One World Trade Center
Famous People Born in New York City
Robert De Niro
screenwriterBoris Johnson
politicianLana Del Rey
actorSister Cities of New York City
Sister cities, also known as twin cities, are formal partnerships between cities in different countries to promote cultural and commercial ties.
This list is based on publicly available structured data and may differ slightly from official municipal publications.
| City | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 🇨🇳 People's Republic of China | 24,870,895 |
| Beijing | 🇨🇳 People's Republic of China | 21,893,095 |
| Tokyo | 🇯🇵 Japan | 14,264,798 |
| Jakarta | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 11,135,191 |
| Cairo | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 9,801,536 |
| Seoul | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 9,668,465 |
| Mexico City | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 9,209,944 |
| London | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 8,799,728 |
| Johannesburg | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 4,803,262 |
| Dubai | 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 3,944,751 |
| Madrid | 🇪🇸 Spain | 3,506,730 |
| Brasília | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 2,996,899 |
| Cali | 🇨🇴 Colombia | 2,471,474 |
| Algiers | 🇩🇿 Algeria | 2,364,230 |
| Santo Domingo | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | 2,201,941 |
| Budapest | 🇭🇺 Hungary | 1,685,209 |
| Marrakesh | 🇲🇦 Morocco | 1,002,697 |
| Jerusalem | 🇮🇱 Israel | 936,425 |
| La Paz | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | 755,732 |
| Oslo | 🇳🇴 Norway | 717,710 |
| Tel Aviv | 🇮🇱 Israel | 467,875 |
| Târgoviște | 🇷🇴 Romania | 66,965 |
Books about New York City
Lonely Planet New York City
This practical travel guide provides up‑to‑date maps, itineraries, and expert recommendations for exploring New York City’s neighborhoods, attractions, and cultural highlights, ideal for visitors planning their trip.
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AIA Guide to New York City
An authoritative architectural reference, this extensive guide catalogs thousands of significant buildings throughout the city, blending descriptive detail with critical insights into New York’s built environment.
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The Encyclopedia of New York City
This comprehensive reference compiles thousands of entries on the city’s history, culture, architecture, and institutions, making it an essential volume for anyone seeking a broad and richly detailed overview of New York City.
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