The population of New York City is estimated to be 8,335,897 as of July 2022. However, according to another source, the current population of New York City is 7,888,121 based on projections of the latest US Census estimates. The metro area population of New York City in 2023 is reported to be 18,937,000. These figures indicate that New York City remains one of the most populous cities in the United States.