Cincinnati Population 2026

Cincinnati has a population of 311,097, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

311,097

Rank in United States

#62

Coordinates

39.13°N, 84.51°W

~191 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

646 km

401 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ohio

City	Population	Rank in United States
Columbus	913,175	#14
Cleveland	365,379	#52
Toledo	265,638	#77
Akron	197,542	#127
Dayton	135,512	#207
Parma	79,937	#458
Canton	71,885	#530
Youngstown	64,628	#614

Cities near Cincinnati

Newport15,354 people · ~4 km away
Covington40,997 people · ~5 km away
Norwood19,915 people · ~6 km away
Fort Thomas16,398 people · ~8 km away
White Oak19,167 people · ~12 km away
Erlanger18,797 people · ~14 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Cincinnati?

Cincinnati has a population of 311,097 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in United States.

What state is Cincinnati in?

Cincinnati is located in Ohio, United States.

Is Cincinnati the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 646 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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