Fort Bragg Population 2026
Fort Bragg has a population of 29,183, making it the #1599 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. It is about 302× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,183
Rank in United States
#1599
Coordinates
35.14°N, 79.01°W
~104 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
453 km
281 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 911,311 | #15 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 | #71 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 | #119 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
Cities near Fort Bragg
- Fayetteville201,963 people · ~15 km away
- Hope Mills16,163 people · ~20 km away
- Sanford29,144 people · ~41 km away
- Pinehurst15,752 people · ~43 km away
- Lumberton21,667 people · ~58 km away
- Laurinburg15,507 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fort Bragg?
Fort Bragg has a population of 29,183 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1599 biggest city in United States.
What state is Fort Bragg in?
Fort Bragg is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is Fort Bragg the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 453 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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