East Amherst Population 2026
East Amherst has a population of 24,914, making it the #1892 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New York. It is about 353× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,914
Rank in United States
#1892
Coordinates
43.02°N, 78.70°W
~181 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
479 km
297 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 East Amherst
- Amherst122,366 people · ~9 km away
- Cheektowaga75,178 people · ~14 km away
- North Tonawanda30,785 people · ~14 km away
- Lockport20,624 people · ~17 km away
- West Seneca44,711 people · ~21 km away
- Buffalo258,071 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of East Amherst?
East Amherst has a population of 24,914 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1892 biggest city in United States.
What state is East Amherst in?
East Amherst is located in New York, United States.
Is East Amherst the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 479 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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