New York City Borough Populations (2020 Census)
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, New York City's five boroughs have the following populations:
| Borough | County | Population (2020) | % of NYC |
|---|
| Brooklyn | Kings | 2,736,074 | 30.7% |
| Queens | Queens | 2,405,498 | 27.0% |
| Manhattan | New York | 1,694,251 | 19.0% |
| The Bronx | Bronx | 1,418,207 | 15.9% |
| Staten Island | Richmond | 495,747 | 5.6% |
Key Takeaways
- Total NYC: 8,804,190 (record high; +7.7% since 2010)
- Brooklyn would be the 3rd largest U.S. city alone (after NYC & LA).
- Queens is the most ethnically diverse urban area in the world.
- Manhattan has highest density (~72,000/sq mi) but 3rd in population.
- Staten Island is least populous, least dense, most suburban.
Trends (2010–2020)
- Brooklyn: +9.2% (largest numeric gain)
- Queens: +7.8%
- Manhattan: +6.8%
- The Bronx: +6.3%
- Staten Island: +5.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census (P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data).
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