Cohoes Population 2026
Cohoes has a population of 16,538, making it the #2840 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New York. It is about 532× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,538
Rank in United States
#2840
Coordinates
42.77°N, 73.70°W
~30 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
515 km
320 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 Cohoes
- Troy49,906 people · ~5 km away
- Latham20,736 people · ~6 km away
- Clifton Park36,705 people · ~12 km away
- West Albany93,794 people · ~12 km away
- Albany101,228 people · ~14 km away
- Schenectady65,305 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cohoes?
Cohoes has a population of 16,538 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2840 biggest city in United States.
What state is Cohoes in?
Cohoes is located in New York, United States.
Is Cohoes the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 515 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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