How Many Teenagers Live in New York City? ~1.1 Million

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2021 estimates), approximately 1.1 million teenagers (ages 13–19) reside in New York City.

Breakdown by borough (approximate):

• Brooklyn: ~320,000
• Queens: ~280,000
• Manhattan: ~160,000
• The Bronx: ~190,000
• Staten Island: ~70,000

This cohort represents ~12–13% of NYC's total population. The NYC Department of Education serves ~1M students in public schools alone (K–12), with teens concentrated in 400+ high schools.