Burlington Population 2026

Burlington has a population of 25,410, making it the #1846 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Iowa. It is about 346× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,410

Rank in United States

#1846

Coordinates

40.81°N, 91.11°W

~185 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,219 km

757 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Iowa

City	Population	Rank in United States
Des Moines	214,133	#109
Cedar Rapids	130,405	#217
Davenport	102,582	#313
Sioux City	82,821	#436
Iowa City	74,220	#508
Waterloo	68,460	#562
Ames	65,060	#607
West Des Moines	64,113	#623

Cities near Burlington

Macomb18,547 people · ~54 km away
Galesburg31,273 people · ~64 km away
Muscatine23,968 people · ~69 km away
Rock Island38,620 people · ~90 km away
Davenport102,582 people · ~91 km away
Moline42,681 people · ~92 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Burlington?

Burlington has a population of 25,410 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1846 biggest city in United States.

What state is Burlington in?

Burlington is located in Iowa, United States.

Is Burlington the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,219 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.

← All biggest cities in United States · United States population by year