New census data shows City now stands at nearly 8.5 M, gaining 87,000 New Yorkers between July 2023 and July 2024
New York City Mayor Eric Adams celebrated new census data showing that New York City’s population grew in each of the past two years, and now stands at 8,478,000 people. The Vintage 2024 Population Estimates, showed New York City grew by 87,000 people between July 2023 and July 2024. All five boroughs gained population, with Manhattan leading the way at 1.7 percent growth. The New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) released a new analysis of the census data. This announcement is another indicator that New York City continues to grow and move in the right direction under the Adams administration, remaining the best place to raise a family.
“The numbers do not lie. Our city’s best days still lie ahead of us,” said Mayor Adams. “Jobs are at their highest levels in city history, crime is down across the five boroughs, and people are coming back to the greatest city on the globe. New York City has emerged from the darkest days of the pandemic and continues to take leaps towards a brighter future. Believe the hype: New York City is back.”
“It’s official: New York City is growing again. Our increasing population is a testament to this administration’s focus on building a strong economy and taking decisive action on housing and affordability challenges,” said New York City Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Andrew Kimball. “We’ve hit a record high number of jobs, we’re the country’s top destination for young talent, and storefront vacancies have dropped for five quarters in a row. The opportunities and energy of New York City are unmatched, and more and more people want to be a part of it.”
“This new data puts a number to what we’re feeling: New York City is back and growing again," said DCP Director Dan Garodnick. "Our city remains a destination for people from around the world, and our progress is very encouraging."
