Butte Population 2026

Butte has a population of 34,190, making it the #1334 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Montana. It is about 258× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,190

Rank in United States

#1334

Coordinates

46.00°N, 112.53°W

~1,688 m elevation · America/Denver

Distance to capital (Washington)

2,991 km

1,857 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Montana

City	Population	Rank in United States
Billings	117,116	#250
Missoula	71,022	#543
Great Falls	59,638	#692
Bozeman	43,405	#1012
Helena	32,091	#1448
Kalispell	22,052	#2158

Cities near Butte

Helena32,091 people · ~76 km away
Bozeman43,405 people · ~121 km away
Missoula71,022 people · ~148 km away
Great Falls59,638 people · ~191 km away
Rexburg27,663 people · ~249 km away
Kalispell22,052 people · ~278 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Butte?

Butte has a population of 34,190 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1334 biggest city in United States.

What state is Butte in?

Butte is located in Montana, United States.

Is Butte the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,991 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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