New York City’s population is on the rise once more, signaling a significant rebound following the pandemic-driven exodus of recent years. According to newly released census data, the city’s population increased by 87,184 people between July 2023 and July 2024, reaching 8.48 million. This growth, which follows a revised increase of 34,709 residents the previous year, indicates a clear return to the city’s long-term upward trend. 

The data underscores the impact of international migration, which has reached its highest level since 2000 and is driving much of the city’s growth. 

Despite these gains, the city is still short 326,118 residents of its pre-pandemic peak of 8.8 million in early 2020. However, trends indicate that the city is on the right track again.

(source: 6sqft, picture: Teun Swagerman)