Chapel Hill Population 2026
Chapel Hill has a population of 59,568, making it the #693 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. It is about 148× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
59,568
Rank in United States
#693
Coordinates
35.91°N, 79.06°W
~148 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
376 km
233 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 911,311 | #15 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 | #71 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 | #119 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
Cities near Chapel Hill
- Carrboro21,156 people · ~2 km away
- Durham257,636 people · ~17 km away
- Apex45,585 people · ~27 km away
- Cary159,769 people · ~28 km away
- Holly Springs31,377 people · ~35 km away
- Burlington52,472 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chapel Hill?
Chapel Hill has a population of 59,568 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #693 biggest city in United States.
What state is Chapel Hill in?
Chapel Hill is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is Chapel Hill the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 376 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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