How many cities are in new york
New York is a state with a large number of cities, towns, and villages. According to the New York State Department of State, there are:
- 62 cities in New York State, which are incorporated municipalities with a population of over 10,000.
- 530 towns in New York State, which are incorporated municipalities with a population of less than 10,000.
- 2,057 villages in New York State, which are incorporated municipalities within a town.
Some of the most well-known cities in New York State include:
- New York City (population: over 8.4 million)
- Buffalo (population: around 258,000)
- Rochester (population: around 210,000)
- Yonkers (population: around 200,000)
- Syracuse (population: around 145,000)
- Albany (population: around 98,000)
- New Rochelle (population: around 79,000)
- Mount Vernon (population: around 67,000)
- Schenectady (population: around 65,000)
- Utica (population: around 62,000)
Note that these population figures are approximate and based on the latest available data from the United States Census Bureau (2020 estimates).