Arlington Population 2026
Arlington has a population of 388,125, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Texas. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
388,125
Rank in United States
#50
Coordinates
32.74°N, 97.11°W
~184 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,930 km
1,199 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 |
| Corpus Christi | 316,239 | #60 |
| Plano | 283,558 | #72 |
Cities near Arlington
- Grand Prairie187,809 people · ~10 km away
- Euless54,219 people · ~12 km away
- North Richland Hills69,204 people · ~16 km away
- Irving236,607 people · ~17 km away
- Mansfield64,274 people · ~19 km away
- Fort Worth1,008,106 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arlington?
Arlington has a population of 388,125 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in United States.
What state is Arlington in?
Arlington is located in Texas, United States.
Is Arlington the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,930 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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