Facts & Figures about New York City

Location

Map showing the location of ,

ContinentNorth America

CountryUnited States of America

StateNew York (NY)

CountyNew York County

CityNew York City

Coordinates 40:40:11N 73:56:38W

Altitude 1m / 6ft

Info

Flag

Year founded 1624 (as New Amsterdam)

Currency US Dollar (USD)

Language English

Timezone Eastern Standard Time (EST)

UTC-5

Population

Visitors 66 600 000 (2019)

Source: osc.state.ny.us

City Population

8 804 190 (2020)

8 175 133 (2010)

8 008 278 (2000)

7 322 564 (1990)

7 071 639 (1980)

Metro Population

18 897 109 (2010)

18 323 002 (2000)

16 846 046 (1990)

Source: US Census Bureau