The population density of New York City is approximately 27,744 inhabitants per square mile (10,712 inhabitants per square kilometer) based on the 2020 census. Manhattan, the most densely populated borough, has a population density of about 70,450 inhabitants per square mile (27,201 inhabitants per square kilometer), which is the highest density of any county in the United States. Overall, New York City is the most densely populated major city in the U.S. with this density figure.
