Duluth Population 2026

Duluth has a population of 86,110, making it the #413 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Minnesota. It is about 102× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

86,110

Rank in United States

#413

Coordinates

46.78°N, 92.11°W

~214 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,506 km

935 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Minnesota

City	Population	Rank in United States
Minneapolis	410,939	#48
Saint Paul	303,176	#66
Rochester	112,225	#269
Bloomington	86,435	#410
Brooklyn Park	79,149	#464
Plymouth	75,907	#492
Maple Grove	68,385	#563
Woodbury	67,855	#568

Cities near Duluth

Superior26,579 people · ~7 km away
Hibbing16,204 people · ~95 km away
Forest Lake19,618 people · ~181 km away
Andover32,213 people · ~195 km away
Ramsey25,828 people · ~199 km away
Elk River23,963 people · ~199 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Duluth?

Duluth has a population of 86,110 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #413 biggest city in United States.

What state is Duluth in?

Duluth is located in Minnesota, United States.

Is Duluth the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,506 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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