Elizabeth Population 2026

Elizabeth has a population of 129,007, making it the #224 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New Jersey. It is about 68× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

129,007

Rank in United States

#224

Coordinates

40.66°N, 74.21°W

~6 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

311 km

193 miles, straight line

Other big cities in New Jersey

City	Population	Rank in United States
Newark	281,944	#73
Jersey City	264,290	#78
Paterson	147,754	#188
Edison	102,548	#314
Trenton	89,620	#380
Toms River	88,791	#382
Clifton	86,334	#412
Camden	76,119	#487

Cities near Elizabeth

Linden42,021 people · ~5 km away
Union56,771 people · ~6 km away
Irvington61,323 people · ~8 km away
Bayonne66,311 people · ~8 km away
Newark281,944 people · ~9 km away
East Orange64,949 people · ~12 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Elizabeth?

Elizabeth has a population of 129,007 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #224 biggest city in United States.

What state is Elizabeth in?

Elizabeth is located in New Jersey, United States.

Is Elizabeth the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 311 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.

← All biggest cities in United States · United States population by year