The population at the end of 2009 was estimated at 8,363,710 for the city proper. In the area of 789. 4 sq kilometers, there are 10,452 people per sq kilometer.
As of July 1, 2008, the population of New York City was 8,363,710. It's the most populous city in the U. S. and comprises 40% of the New York State population.