Chattanooga Population 2026
Chattanooga has a population of 181,099, making it the #144 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Tennessee. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
181,099
Rank in United States
#144
Coordinates
35.05°N, 85.31°W
~206 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
850 km
528 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tennessee
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 689,447 | #21 |
| Memphis | 633,104 | #28 |
| Knoxville | 190,740 | #134 |
| Clarksville | 166,722 | #159 |
| Murfreesboro | 165,430 | #161 |
| East Chattanooga | 154,024 | #175 |
| Franklin | 72,639 | #524 |
| Cordova | 68,779 | #558 |
Cities near Chattanooga
- East Chattanooga154,024 people · ~6 km away
- East Ridge20,979 people · ~6 km away
- East Brainerd15,114 people · ~16 km away
- Cleveland43,898 people · ~41 km away
- Dalton33,853 people · ~44 km away
- Calhoun16,309 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chattanooga?
Chattanooga has a population of 181,099 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #144 biggest city in United States.
What state is Chattanooga in?
Chattanooga is located in Tennessee, United States.
Is Chattanooga the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 850 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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