Ellicott City Population 2026

Ellicott City has a population of 65,834, making it the #596 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Maryland. It is about 134× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Ellicott City (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
65,834
Rank in United States
#596
Coordinates
39.27°N, 76.80°W
~55 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
46 km
29 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Maryland

CityPopulationRank in United States
Baltimore585,708#30
Columbia99,615#327
Germantown86,395#411
Silver Spring71,452#535
Frederick69,479#551
Waldorf67,752#570
Glen Burnie67,639#572
Gaithersburg67,456#575

Cities near Ellicott City

FAQ

What is the population of Ellicott City?
Ellicott City has a population of 65,834 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #596 biggest city in United States.
What state is Ellicott City in?
Ellicott City is located in Maryland, United States.
Is Ellicott City the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 46 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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