According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of New York City as of July 1, 2022, is 8,335,897. However, according to the World Population Review, the population of New York City as of 2023 is 7,888,121. It is important to note that population estimates can vary depending on the source and the methodology used. The population of the New York City metro area, which includes the city and its surrounding suburbs, was 18,804,000 in 2020.