Direct answer: Estimates place the Muslim population in New York City and the surrounding metro area in the hundreds of thousands to about a million, with figures commonly cited around 700,000–750,000 within New York City proper and as much as about 1 million in the greater metropolitan area, depending on the source and methodology.
Context and nuance:
- NYC Muslim population ranges widely depending on whether you refer to the city proper or the broader metro area. City-specific estimates often hover around 700,000–750,000, while metro-area figures can reach or exceed 1 million when including surrounding counties in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
- Sources vary by year and methodology. Some studies used in the past suggested roughly 600,000–750,000 Muslims in NYC proper, with larger metro-area figures (approaching 1.0–1.5 million) when encompassing the wider region.
- Recent (post-2024) reporting and advocacy materials sometimes claim NYC is home to about one million Muslims, reflecting continued growth due to immigration, births, and community development, though exact counts remain estimates rather than precise census figures.
If you’d like, I can:
- Narrow to NYC city proper vs. metro area with the latest cited estimates from Pew Research, ISPU, and local sources.
- Provide a short comparison table of the main figures and their sources.
- Look up the most current credible estimates and the date ranges of each study.
