Abilene Population 2026
Abilene has a population of 125,182, making it the #234 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Texas. It is about 70× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
125,182
Rank in United States
#234
Coordinates
32.45°N, 99.73°W
~524 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
2,165 km
1,344 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Texas
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,314,157 | #4 |
| San Antonio | 1,526,656 | #7 |
| Dallas | 1,326,087 | #9 |
| Fort Worth | 1,008,106 | #11 |
| Austin | 974,447 | #13 |
| El Paso | 678,815 | #23 |
| Arlington | 388,125 | #50 |
| Corpus Christi | 316,239 | #60 |
Cities near Abilene
- Brownwood19,031 people · ~108 km away
- San Angelo99,893 people · ~128 km away
- Stephenville20,120 people · ~146 km away
- Big Spring28,862 people · ~165 km away
- Weatherford28,742 people · ~185 km away
- Wichita Falls104,710 people · ~200 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Abilene?
Abilene has a population of 125,182 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #234 biggest city in United States.
What state is Abilene in?
Abilene is located in Texas, United States.
Is Abilene the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,165 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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