Carmel Population 2026
Carmel has a population of 88,713, making it the #383 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Indiana. It is about 99× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
88,713
Rank in United States
#383
Coordinates
39.98°N, 86.12°W
~260 m elevation · America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Distance to capital (Washington)
789 km
490 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Indiana
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 887,642 | #16 |
| Fort Wayne | 260,326 | #81 |
| Evansville | 119,943 | #245 |
| South Bend | 101,516 | #317 |
| Bloomington | 84,067 | #427 |
| Hammond | 77,614 | #474 |
| Gary | 77,156 | #476 |
| Fishers | 76,794 | #480 |
Cities near Carmel
- Westfield36,738 people · ~7 km away
- Fishers76,794 people · ~9 km away
- Noblesville59,093 people · ~12 km away
- Broad Ripple17,041 people · ~13 km away
- Zionsville26,296 people · ~13 km away
- Lawrence47,809 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carmel?
Carmel has a population of 88,713 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #383 biggest city in United States.
What state is Carmel in?
Carmel is located in Indiana, United States.
Is Carmel the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 789 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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