Back Mountain Population 2026
Back Mountain has a population of 26,973, making it the #1743 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Pennsylvania. It is about 326× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,973
Rank in United States
#1743
Coordinates
41.34°N, 76.00°W
~389 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
285 km
177 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pennsylvania
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 1,573,916 | #6 |
| Pittsburgh | 304,391 | #65 |
| Allentown | 120,207 | #244 |
| Erie | 99,475 | #328 |
| Reading | 87,879 | #393 |
| Scranton | 77,118 | #477 |
| Bethlehem | 74,892 | #502 |
| Bensalem | 60,427 | #678 |
Cities near Back Mountain
- Wilkes-Barre40,780 people · ~14 km away
- Scranton77,118 people · ~29 km away
- Hazleton24,825 people · ~42 km away
- Vestal28,043 people · ~83 km away
- Williamsport29,201 people · ~85 km away
- Binghamton46,032 people · ~85 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Back Mountain?
Back Mountain has a population of 26,973 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1743 biggest city in United States.
What state is Back Mountain in?
Back Mountain is located in Pennsylvania, United States.
Is Back Mountain the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 285 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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