Billings Population 2026

Billings has a population of 117,116, making it the #250 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Montana. It is about 75× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Billings (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

117,116

Rank in United States

#250

Coordinates

45.78°N, 108.50°W

~952 m elevation · America/Denver

Distance to capital (Washington)

2,678 km

1,663 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Montana

City	Population	Rank in United States
Missoula	71,022	#543
Great Falls	59,638	#692
Bozeman	43,405	#1012
Butte	34,190	#1334
Helena	32,091	#1448
Kalispell	22,052	#2158

Cities near Billings

Sheridan17,873 people · ~163 km away
Bozeman43,405 people · ~197 km away
Gillette32,649 people · ~288 km away
Helena32,091 people · ~287 km away
Great Falls59,638 people · ~287 km away
Butte34,190 people · ~313 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Billings?

Billings has a population of 117,116 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #250 biggest city in United States.

What state is Billings in?

Billings is located in Montana, United States.

Is Billings the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,678 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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