New York

New York

1,694,251
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About New York

New York, New York, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 33,131. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 1,694,251.

Its recorded population peaked at 2,762,522 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 39 percent.

On the ground today, 34 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Corlear's Hook Massacre, Peach War — Dutch-Susquehannock Conflict, Battle of Fort Amsterdam 1655, and 603 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20201,694,251
20101,585,873
20001,537,195
19901,487,536
19801,428,285
19701,539,233
19601,698,281
19501,960,101
19401,889,924
19301,867,312
19202,284,103
19102,762,522
19002,050,600
18901,515,301
18801,206,299
1870942,292
1860813,669
1850515,547
1840312,710
1830202,589
1820123,706
181096,373
180060,515
179033,131
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in New York

Military engagements that took place in New York, New York.

Corlear's Hook Massacre
1643
Peach War — Dutch-Susquehannock Conflict
1655
Battle of Fort Amsterdam 1655
1655
Peach Tree War 1655
1655
Peach Tree War
1655
Peach War (New Netherlands) 1655
1655
Peach War (Manhattan 1655)
1655
Battle of Solebay/Recapture of New York 1673
1673
Leisler's Rebellion — Fort James Seizure (1689)
1689
Leisler's Rebellion 1689-1691
1689
Leisler's Rebellion (New York 1689-1691)
1689
Leisler's Rebellion – Seizure of Fort James 1689
1689
New York Slave Revolt 1712
1712
New York Slave Revolt (1712)
1712
New York Slave Conspiracy (Great Negro Plot) 1741
1741
New York Conspiracy of 1741
1741
Raid on the New York Battery
1775
New York Armory Raid
1775
Capture of Turtle Bay Depot
1775
Battle of Kip's Bay
1776
Battle of Fort Washington
1776
Fall of Fort Washington (1776)
1776
Battle of Kip's Bay (Manhattan)
1776
Battle of Kips Bay
1776
Fall of Fort Washington
1776
Battle of Harlem Heights
1776
Battle of Edgar's Lane
1778
USS Essex vs HMS Alert (Aug 13 1812)
1812
Monitor Construction and Delivery
1862
New York Harbor Defense Operations
1863
Nike Missile Defense Ring — New York City
1954
World Trade Center Bombing 1993
1993
September 11 — World Trade Center Attacks
2001
September 11 — World Trade Center Attack
2001

Historic places in New York

National Register of Historic Places listings in New York, New York.

Salmagundi Club
New York
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
New York
Audubon Terrace Historic District
New York
City Hall
New York
St. Philip's Church
New York
Vanderbilt, Mrs. Graham Fair, House
New York
Former Police Headquarters Building
New York
Pierpont Morgan Library
New York
House at 146 East 38th St.
New York
St. Patrick's Cathedral
New York
Century Building
New York
House at 203 East 29 Street
New York
Rowhouses at 322-344 East 69th Street
New York
Mount Morris Bank
New York
Andrews United Methodist Church
Brooklyn
New York Public Library
New York
New York Public Library and Bryant Park
New York
Schermerhorn Row Block
New York
Old Merchant's House
New York
Building at 21 West Street
New York
Sanger, Margaret, Clinic
New York
Morris-Jumel Mansion
New York
Woolworth Building
New York
Sullivan, Ed, Theater
New York
Browse all New Yorkhistoric sites ›

Other counties in New York

Explore census history and historic records for more New York counties.

MadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaratogaSchenectadySchoharie
Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about New York County, New York

This page charts the census history of New York County, New York. A full Aubrey report for an address here pulls together everything the historical record holds about the ground, from the earliest settlement to the twentieth century:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your New York County, New York report
Or see a real report first

Explore New York records

New Yorkhistory ›NRHP historic sites ›Notable people from New York›

Frequently asked about New York

When does New York first appear in the US census?
New York, New York first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 33,131.
What is the population of New York?
At the most recent federal census (2020), New York had a recorded population of 1,694,251.
When did New York's population peak?
New York's recorded population peaked at 2,762,522 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in New York?
34 documented military engagements took place in New York, including Corlear's Hook Massacre, Peach War — Dutch-Susquehannock Conflict, Battle of Fort Amsterdam 1655.
How many historic places are in New York?
603 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in New York, New York.
Aubrey Research

Research the history of any US location

Aubrey searches federal archives, archaeological records, historic registers, and primary sources to build a full historical report for any address or place in the United States.

Research your locationView a free sample report