In 1700, the population of New York City was about 6,000. In 1716, the population grew to 8,000. In 1721, the population of New York City was 12,000. In 1722, the population of New York City was 16,000. In 1733, the population of New York City was 24,000. In 1736, the population of New York City was 30,000. In 1738, the population of New York City was 36,000. In 1741, the population of New York City was 40,000. In 1742, the population of New York City was 44,000. In 1743, the population of New York City was 48,000. In 1744, the population of New York City was 50,000. In 1745, the population of New York City was 54,000.