Columbus Population 2026
Columbus has a population of 913,175, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. Roughly 0.3% of United States's population lives here. It is about 9.6× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
913,175
Rank in United States
#14
Coordinates
39.96°N, 83.00°W
~235 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
526 km
327 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ohio
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 365,379 | #52 |
| Cincinnati | 311,097 | #62 |
| 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 Columbus
- Grove City39,388 people · ~12 km away
- Reynoldsburg37,158 people · ~16 km away
- Dublin45,098 people · ~18 km away
- Westerville38,384 people · ~19 km away
- Pickerington19,745 people · ~23 km away
- Pataskala15,245 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Columbus?
Columbus has a population of 913,175 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in United States.
What state is Columbus in?
Columbus is located in Ohio, United States.
Is Columbus the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 526 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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