Cheektowaga Population 2026
Cheektowaga has a population of 75,178, making it the #499 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New York. It is about 117× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
75,178
Rank in United States
#499
Coordinates
42.90°N, 78.75°W
~198 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
468 km
291 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New York
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8,804,190 | #1 |
| Buffalo | 258,071 | #82 |
| Rochester | 209,802 | #112 |
| Yonkers | 201,116 | #122 |
| Syracuse | 144,142 | #193 |
| Amherst | 122,366 | #235 |
| Albany | 101,228 | #318 |
| West Albany | 93,794 | #358 |
Cities near Cheektowaga
- West Seneca44,711 people · ~7 km away
- Amherst122,366 people · ~9 km away
- Buffalo258,071 people · ~10 km away
- East Amherst24,914 people · ~14 km away
- North Tonawanda30,785 people · ~17 km away
- Lockport20,624 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cheektowaga?
Cheektowaga has a population of 75,178 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #499 biggest city in United States.
What state is Cheektowaga in?
Cheektowaga is located in New York, United States.
Is Cheektowaga the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 468 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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